Review of Subtle Sublimity
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Review of Subtle Sublimity
Subtle Sublimity: The Magic of Fantastical Tactics is a fantasy-fiction book by Debra Bowman. It is divided into six parts that follow Addison Dialessby, a sixty-year-old woman who is faced with a terrible situation, and how she deals with it using some rather powerful fantastical tools of self-analysis.
As the book enters its first part, we are introduced to our protagonist, Addison or Addie, who is the first of four children born to a misogynistic father and a narcissistic mother. It is not exactly the recipe for a healthy family, and right off the bat, Addie has to deal with a lot of abuse. We fast forward to shortly after she turns sixty, and Addie is hit with the dreadful news of her wrongful firing. Faced with the perplexing question, "What now?" Addie employs her analytic tools, which consist of fantastical elements, to help consider her situation and perhaps find a path forward. However, on Addie's road forward, what trauma will she find from her past? Is there truly a path that leads to happiness and fulfillment for her? Find out in this inspiring book.
There is quite a lot I like about this book. What I liked most was how relatable I found the characters. Addie's problems feel so real and common in today's world that it is difficult to consider her a fictional character. There are a lot of people in the business world that have been in very similar situations. Even on the family front, growing up with those kinds of parents is something a lot of people can relate to.
I also found the intensity put into the analysis of situations to be impressive. Addie is willing to go through rather painful details of her experiences, to deal with the issue she is faced with thoroughly, and to be properly prepared when negativity rises again. I also appreciated the author's clever use of fantasy in real-life situations. It was executed in a way that each of its basic principles seems applicable in real life. I appreciated the author's honesty in expressing what has to be her real emotions through these characters. Overall, it was a great read, one that inspires hope and triumph through very relatable adversity.
My first issue with this book is the nature of the book cover. If I had depended on the cover alone, I may not have decided to read this wonderful book. Also, this book leans heavily on fantasy-based metaphors, which may present a bit of a challenge for some readers. For instance, while I have no issues understanding how "Pleasoragrins" could simply mean looking for positive takeaways from a situation, this metaphor may go over some readers' heads.
I found no errors in the book. Therefore, this book was exceptionally well edited. Consequently, I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. I found the book unique and inspiring. I was completely satisfied with the book, and as a result, I could not rate it any lower. I recommend this book to lovers of fantasy books and avid readers searching for hope.
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I believe that everyone needs hope in their lives. This book will now be placed in my OBC Bookshelves, so that I can read it to find a glimer of that magical substance.
Again, thank you. I appreciate this illuminative review.
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