Review of Ierie

[Anon_Reviewer]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Ierie" by C.J. Sahadeo.]

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4 out of 5 stars

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The island of Ierie is a colony of the Motherland, governed by the Saikan who believe they are superior to the local population. In a drastic move to solidify control over the region, the Governor of Port-of-Gold, Ierie's capital, plans to destroy all the Kalinag, the island's native inhabitants. But the Kalinag are intrinsically connected to the land of Ierie, and in response to the threat, the island summons the dark things to defend them. These beings, usually divided and known for using their supernatural abilities to deceive and steal from the Saikan, must now unify to answer Ierie's call and confront their common enemy.

Ierie is a supernatural folklore fantasy novel by C.J. Sahadeo. It is set on the island of Ierie, which is a fantastical version of Trinidad. In the novel, the characters sometimes converse in Trinidadian Creole, which I felt added a unique flavour to the book. In general, I loved how the characters were written. They all had distinctive roles to play and unique motivations, which made them memorable. This was especially the case with the dark things, which are mostly based on traditional Carnival characters such as the Moko Jumbie, Dame Lorraine, Midnight Robber, and others. The dark things were relatable and easy to root for throughout the story, making them the ultimate anti-heroes.

Sahadeo's writing is enchanting, bringing the island of Ierie and its people vividly to life on the page. Also, the story is well-paced, offering a great build-up, a heart-racing climax, and a satisfying conclusion. The only aspect that diminished my enjoyment was the presence of formatting and grammatical errors, which led me to question whether the book had been professionally edited. Common errors I encountered included incomplete sentences, incorrect formatting of chapter titles, and inconsistent capitalisation. In particular, some proper nouns such as "Saikan" and "Kalinag" were not consistently capitalised throughout the novel.

Thus, I rate Ierie 4 out of 5 stars for its engaging plot and memorable characters. It loses a star due to the editing errors. The book would appeal most to fans of fantasy fiction and Caribbean folklore.

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[Anaïs Quesson]

Wow, this sounds like a truly fantastic book. I'm afraid of the formatting issues 'ruining' the reading experience, though... But you appear to have enjoyed the book nonetheless. I might give it a try then!
I'm especially intrigued by the Caribbean folklore elements, which I know nothing about. I would love to learn more about these characters.
Thank you for your review, it is very well-written and interesting to read.

[Anon_Reviewer]

Wow, this sounds like a truly fantastic book. I'm afraid of the formatting issues 'ruining' the reading experience, though... But you appear to have enjoyed the book nonetheless. I might give it a try then!
I'm especially intrigued by the Caribbean folklore elements, which I know nothing about. I would love to learn more about these characters.
Thank you for your review, it is very well-written and interesting to read.

I also knew very little about Caribbean folklore when I started the book, but I learned a lot by the end. Thank you for your thoughtful and kind comments!

[Rob Carr]

This sounds like a fascinating book. I hope they address the editing issues you raised and do another version.

[Cara Wilding]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Ierie" by C.J. Sahadeo.]

Ierie is a supernatural folklore fantasy novel by C.J. Sahadeo. It is set on the island of Ierie, which is a fantastical version of Trinidad. In the novel, the characters sometimes converse in Trinidadian Creole, which I felt added a unique flavour to the book. In general, I loved how the characters were written. They all had distinctive roles to play and unique motivations, which made them memorable. This was especially the case with the dark things, which are mostly based on traditional Carnival characters such as the Moko Jumbie, Dame Lorraine, Midnight Robber, and others. The dark things were relatable and easy to root for throughout the story, making them the ultimate anti-heroes.

I love the idea of the dark things and the fact that they were modeled after classic Carnival characters! I am a total sucker for an anti-hero - they are one of my favorite character types. It sounds like this book boasts excellent character development, which is a must for me personally. As always, a wonderful review, thanks so much for sharing it with us!

[NetMassimo]

I hope this novel can be appreciated by readers who don't really know Caribbean folklore, as the story seems fascinating. Proper proofreading would make it excellent. Thank you for your great review!

[Anon_Reviewer]

This sounds like a fascinating book. I hope they address the editing issues you raised and do another version.

Me too because it's such a compelling story. Thanks for dropping by!

[Anon_Reviewer]

I love the idea of the dark things and the fact that they were modeled after classic Carnival characters! I am a total sucker for an anti-hero - they are one of my favorite character types. It sounds like this book boasts excellent character development, which is a must for me personally. As always, a wonderful review, thanks so much for sharing it with us!

Anti-heroes are the best! They are one of my favorite character types too. Thanks for leaving such a sweet comment

[Anon_Reviewer]

I hope this novel can be appreciated by readers who don't really know Caribbean folklore, as the story seems fascinating. Proper proofreading would make it excellent. Thank you for your great review!

It's an absolute pleasure I didn't know a lot about Caribbean folklore when I started with the book but by the end, I felt like an expert. Thanks for coming by and leaving a comment!