Review of An Architect on a Mission
Posted: 29 Dec 2021, 12:03
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "An Architect on a Mission" by Carlos E. Fernandez.]
Marc O'Brien is a successful architect working for a firm in Toronto. However, the desire to fulfill his creative vision and make a difference in people's lives drives him to leave the firm and establish his own practice. An Architect on a Mission by Carlos E. Fernandez is a fictionalized glimpse of the life of a struggling architect determined to start over. Will he succeed in leading a financially sound life while staying true to his philosophy of architecture? Will his idealized dreams and the bright future he envisioned come to fruition?
The book is written in the third person present tense by an omniscient narrator. I appreciated that the book provided insights into architectural aspects such as form and functionality in the design of buildings, the impact of concrete on the environment, and the advantages of using wood in construction. I also liked the elaboration of the concept of artificial intelligence and trivia on renaissance architecture.
The biggest turn-offs of the book for me were the plot, characters, and the dialogues. While there is an enemy to add complications to the protagonist's life, little detail about him is revealed, making his presence perfunctory and devoid of complexity. Dialogues are used to expound on the author's philosophical, educational, or religious beliefs, which made the reading experience unpleasant. Instead of learning or enjoying the information, I found myself loathing the reading.
Every character in the novel sounded precisely the same. When I was reading the passages, I couldn't determine who was speaking without glancing at the name tags and going back to who talked last. Well-written dialogues could have made the story intriguing.
The book uses the plot device of adultery as a prop. It is treated as an unimportant issue of no significance. There is no expansion on its effects on the characters involved. The issue appeared to have been placed carelessly.
While the book has some positive aspects, as I mentioned above, the negative points much outweigh them. Nonetheless, the book isn't so horrible that I wouldn't suggest it to anybody. I also came across more than ten grammatical errors. The book needs another round of editing. Therefore, I give An Architect on a Mission 2 out of 4 stars.
An Architect on a Mission encourages one to seek things that make you feel fulfilled. I would recommend it to architecture students and general readers who might be interested in reading books related to the theme of architecture. Sensitive readers should proceed with caution as the book contains references to rape, which might be upsetting.
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An Architect on a Mission
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Marc O'Brien is a successful architect working for a firm in Toronto. However, the desire to fulfill his creative vision and make a difference in people's lives drives him to leave the firm and establish his own practice. An Architect on a Mission by Carlos E. Fernandez is a fictionalized glimpse of the life of a struggling architect determined to start over. Will he succeed in leading a financially sound life while staying true to his philosophy of architecture? Will his idealized dreams and the bright future he envisioned come to fruition?
The book is written in the third person present tense by an omniscient narrator. I appreciated that the book provided insights into architectural aspects such as form and functionality in the design of buildings, the impact of concrete on the environment, and the advantages of using wood in construction. I also liked the elaboration of the concept of artificial intelligence and trivia on renaissance architecture.
The biggest turn-offs of the book for me were the plot, characters, and the dialogues. While there is an enemy to add complications to the protagonist's life, little detail about him is revealed, making his presence perfunctory and devoid of complexity. Dialogues are used to expound on the author's philosophical, educational, or religious beliefs, which made the reading experience unpleasant. Instead of learning or enjoying the information, I found myself loathing the reading.
Every character in the novel sounded precisely the same. When I was reading the passages, I couldn't determine who was speaking without glancing at the name tags and going back to who talked last. Well-written dialogues could have made the story intriguing.
The book uses the plot device of adultery as a prop. It is treated as an unimportant issue of no significance. There is no expansion on its effects on the characters involved. The issue appeared to have been placed carelessly.
While the book has some positive aspects, as I mentioned above, the negative points much outweigh them. Nonetheless, the book isn't so horrible that I wouldn't suggest it to anybody. I also came across more than ten grammatical errors. The book needs another round of editing. Therefore, I give An Architect on a Mission 2 out of 4 stars.
An Architect on a Mission encourages one to seek things that make you feel fulfilled. I would recommend it to architecture students and general readers who might be interested in reading books related to the theme of architecture. Sensitive readers should proceed with caution as the book contains references to rape, which might be upsetting.
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An Architect on a Mission
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon | on Smashwords