Review of Klēēr

[Hazel Arnaiz]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Klēēr" by Dale García Perez.]

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3 out of 5 stars

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Goroman is a Sedarian bounty hunter living in a decaying world. Bounty hunters typically carry out their operations on their own. On his most recent assignment, though, four other hunters joined him. Klēēr, the well-known bounty hunter, is said to be a part of the mission. Nobody knew if the legendary assassin was real or fictional. The task was to obtain information about a long-lost mountain shelter said to contain outstanding treasures from the past. The catch is that only one hunter gets the bounty.
 
Dale Garcia Perez wrote Klēēr, a post-apocalyptic science fiction thriller. The story is told in the third person and follows an elderly bounty hunter on a task that will reveal his past and seal his fate. It takes place in a deteriorating world. Advanced technology is a thing of the past, and energy resources are running out. This realm is home to various races.
 
Chapter titles are the names of the bounty hunters hired to complete the assignment. The plot began slowly. There were few dialogues because the emphasis was on creating a context for the setting and its diverse people. As the mission took off, the pace quickened, and more conversations occurred. The surprising reveal at the end was my favorite aspect of the story.
 
With an anti-hero protagonist, the story explores whether one's career defines a person. Bounty hunters earn their keep by killing. But do they have any limitations? Is there anything they won't do? The hunters in the story reflect on their regrettable missions. Environmental destruction, teamwork, remorse, and forgiveness are other themes in the plot.
 
The story is intriguing, but the execution might use some polishing. The book presented the diverse races that inhabit the planet and their various qualities. These identifying qualities, however, were not immediately apparent to the bounty hunters as they went on the mission. The physical traits lack vivid descriptions, except for the skin thickness, which varies by race. In addition, the chapters do not begin on a new page. The numerous editing issues are what I disliked about the book. It was distracting and interfered with readability. As a result of these factors, the execution loses one star. The editing loses another. I give it three out of five. Another round of editing is helpful. A glossary of new terms generated from world-building is another suggestion.
 
There are no sexual scenes. However, because of the violent fights and swear words, it is only suitable for those aged sixteen and over. The content will not offend religious organizations. It is a book for enthusiasts of post-apocalyptic science fiction thrillers. Those who prefer anti-hero stories may enjoy it as well.

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I understand why you think that this book needs some polishing, as it seems to have good potential with an intriguing variation on the post-apocalyptic tale. Thank you for your honest review!