Review of The Strange Land

Post by **Kajori Sheryl Paul** » 14 Jun 2025, 16:32

Ikash's story fascinates me. I am especially curious about his parents.

Thank you for the great review.

Lindsay Doud · Post by **Lindsay Doud** » 14 Jun 2025, 17:26

This review has me curious about the book! Though this is not usually a genre I would read, I would enjoy something from this time period and would consider any book that gets a 5 star review!

azza lia · Post by **azza lia** » 14 Jun 2025, 17:56

The author's imagination of the post-Babel world seems fascinating. The story follows Ikash's coming-of-age journey. The family drama is well thought out. But I'm not into books with religious elements. Thank you for a nice review.

Post by **Surabhi Rani** » 14 Jun 2025, 18:27

'Official Review: The Strange Land' by Jennifer Mugrage has an illustrative introduction. It appropriately examines the author's work. The story is centered around a people who are a society set at the beginning of time, after the tower of Babel, when the people of the world had different languages. Author Jennifer Mugrage painted a realistic picture of life at the time the story was set. The communal family life of the time was well-represented in this work. It was nice to learn that the book is a family drama that keeps anyone entertained till the end!

Post by **Amarachi Stephanie Ejike** » 14 Jun 2025, 18:55

"The Strange Land" by Jennifer Mugrage takes us back to pre-historical period of the aftermath of the Tower of Babel. The plot was quite realistic with relatable characters and well-established backstories. It follows the life of Ikash as he sought for more for himself through a desire to gain the ability to see visions, an ability that permanently changed the trajectory of his life.

Rose Angela · Post by **Rose Angela** » 14 Jun 2025, 19:43

The Strange Land by Jennifer Mugrage is a prehistoric fiction novel set around 10,000 B.C. It follows Ikash, a young boy seeking a better life beyond his troubled family. As his tribe crosses Beringia, he trains as a shaman under his cousin Ki-Ki, uncovering unexpected truths about the spirit world

Bettny Andrade · Post by **Bettny Andrade** » 14 Jun 2025, 20:08

The story centers on the time of the Tower of Babel. In this book, we'll find many characters and a very good narrative that will keep you engaged throughout. Here, the protagonist lives in a place called "the village" and seeks to awaken a vision for his upcoming initiation into adulthood. When it happens, everything will change.

Love Ukaegbu · Post by **Love Ukaegbu** » 14 Jun 2025, 20:20

"The Strange Land" by Jennifer Mugrage reminds me of a series I watched, but I wonder what vision he had that changed his life. This is certainly an engaging read, and I look forward to it. Congratulations on the book of the day.

Erica Rodriguez 8 · Post by **Erica Rodriguez 8** » 14 Jun 2025, 21:03

I'm not a religious person, so that portion would probably bother me. Or if the whole book is like this, I probably won't read it. I'm more of a supernatural type of reader. Anyway, thank you for your review it gave me a good synopsis of the book and what the story is about.

Crystal Warford · Post by **Crystal Warford** » 14 Jun 2025, 22:27

I found this review helpful, as it gave an interesting point of view summary of the book. Normally, I wouldn't read a book like this, but this review actually made me want to read it.

Post by **Sarah Zain** » 14 Jun 2025, 22:45

The review uses a detailed writing style. It offers a solid plot summary that intrigues without spoiling and then dives into the book's elements.

The book seems well-crafted historical family drama that blends an ancient setting with universal themes of human relationships, personal growth, and societal struggles, especially for readers who open to biblical retellings. Congrats on BOTD

Post by **Seamstress** » 14 Jun 2025, 22:58

Normally, I am not all that interested in what Sci-Fi/Fantasy genre has to offer, but the description of this book made me reconsider. Starting from the fact it is set in a historical period after the tower of Babel and ending with the story itself, I was intrigued. Family saga, with tribal practices of shamanism and aspiration to a better life.

Post by **Anu Anand** » 14 Jun 2025, 23:01

Ikash’s journey sounds powerful. Growing up with an abusive father and longing for change, I wonder how his vision will shape his path. I’d love to see how that early society made sense of power, belief, and family. Congrats on BOTD!

Chi Chiu Michael Mak · Post by **Chi Chiu Michael Mak** » 14 Jun 2025, 23:02

Readers who enjoy settings with tribes, shamans and village customs will enjoy Ikash's journey. It feels different than other books set in historical periods. It makes you wonder if a modern reader will willingly choose a communal family life while abandoning city life.

Post by **Bethel Saint Bright** » 14 Jun 2025, 23:54

This sounds like a really compelling story. Jennifer Mugrage's "The Strange Land" seems to weave together elements of ancient history, personal struggle, and spiritual awakening. The depiction of Endu's abuse and the complicity of silence due to his relationship with the chief is a powerful, relatable conflict. It highlights how power dynamics can enable injustice within close-knit communities.