Review of Seven at Two Past Five
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Review of Seven at Two Past Five
[Following is a volunteer review of "Seven at Two Past Five" by Tara Basi.]
Seven at Two Past Five by Tara Basi is a novel that covers a single day into the life of Abi, the mysterious protagonist. Abi’s life is punctuated by regular hours: during the day she works in the workhouse, making buttons, and in the evening she goes to sleep in her Bunk-bed-Coffin number seven. The Terrors also arrive with sleep. However, one night Abi wakes up happy because the Terrors have not arrived. Upon arriving at work, she discovers that the Terrors' lack is blamed on her and that she is tried for "Disturbance Potential". From this moment begins her desperate adventure against an unfair judgment and an impossible accusation.
I really liked this novel: I felt involved from the first lines. The author is very good both in the characterization of the characters, as Abi herself and the Maries, and in keeping the suspense high. Thanks to the "show don’t tell" technique, the reader gradually discovers this strange reality and the creatures that populate it, feeling more and more interested. It’s easy to empathize with Abi and want to help her, especially when she’s stuck in the bureaucracy, all too realistic. Tara Basi’s style is very beautiful, intriguing, strong, engaging. The book is well written and enjoyable to read. I really appreciated the editing, which seems to be professional. I saw a similarity between this novel and the themes dealt with in Kafka’s "Trial", but Basi remains very original in her way of developing the plot.
I did not like the length of some theological reflections, really too long, which risk losing the thread of history. I understand that they are necessary to make the final message of the book understood and that, without these parts, the work would be incomplete, but sometimes the reading becomes really difficult.
I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. This novel deserves the maximum: it is an intelligent, interesting and engaging reading. Although it is not always easy to continue, it still deserves a very high score because the author managed to excite me. I felt involved in Abi’s story, grieving with her. In the same way, the author was able to hold on to the pages and arouse my curiosity.
I recommend this book to people who love dystopian novels and very reflective readings. The theological element is very imposing and present during the narration, but it should not be disturbing for people of different faiths, so I think it is suitable for every reader regardless of it.
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Seven at Two Past Five
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Seven at Two Past Five by Tara Basi is a novel that covers a single day into the life of Abi, the mysterious protagonist. Abi’s life is punctuated by regular hours: during the day she works in the workhouse, making buttons, and in the evening she goes to sleep in her Bunk-bed-Coffin number seven. The Terrors also arrive with sleep. However, one night Abi wakes up happy because the Terrors have not arrived. Upon arriving at work, she discovers that the Terrors' lack is blamed on her and that she is tried for "Disturbance Potential". From this moment begins her desperate adventure against an unfair judgment and an impossible accusation.
I really liked this novel: I felt involved from the first lines. The author is very good both in the characterization of the characters, as Abi herself and the Maries, and in keeping the suspense high. Thanks to the "show don’t tell" technique, the reader gradually discovers this strange reality and the creatures that populate it, feeling more and more interested. It’s easy to empathize with Abi and want to help her, especially when she’s stuck in the bureaucracy, all too realistic. Tara Basi’s style is very beautiful, intriguing, strong, engaging. The book is well written and enjoyable to read. I really appreciated the editing, which seems to be professional. I saw a similarity between this novel and the themes dealt with in Kafka’s "Trial", but Basi remains very original in her way of developing the plot.
I did not like the length of some theological reflections, really too long, which risk losing the thread of history. I understand that they are necessary to make the final message of the book understood and that, without these parts, the work would be incomplete, but sometimes the reading becomes really difficult.
I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. This novel deserves the maximum: it is an intelligent, interesting and engaging reading. Although it is not always easy to continue, it still deserves a very high score because the author managed to excite me. I felt involved in Abi’s story, grieving with her. In the same way, the author was able to hold on to the pages and arouse my curiosity.
I recommend this book to people who love dystopian novels and very reflective readings. The theological element is very imposing and present during the narration, but it should not be disturbing for people of different faiths, so I think it is suitable for every reader regardless of it.
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Seven at Two Past Five
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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