Review by Ekabajong -- The Demon of the Well

[Elvis Best]

[Following is a volunteer review of "The Demon of the Well" by James B. Hendricks.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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Would you give up your soul if it meant that you would gain the world?

The Demon of the Well, written by James B. Hendricks, is a fantasy novel that follows the adventures of a mysterious trader. During a cold night in an isolated desert, the trader overhears two brothers talking about a magic cup, which promises fortune and glory to its owner. The two brothers were former soldiers, you see, and they had left their treasure hidden in some faraway land across the dreary deserts.

Now they must find and retrieve their treasured bounty, but they seem to have lost their way. Seeing a unique opportunity and intrigued by the prospect of gaining the mystic cup for himself, the trader befriends the former warriors by offering his aid as a guide. "I [know] the springs and trails of the desert far and wide," he tells them. And thus, the three men begin their treacherous journey across the hot desert lands. Ah, but there is one more catch: the treasure that these men seek lies in the Devil's Springs, where the "Demon of the Well" resides. Unbeknown to the men, there is a huge price to pay in order to gain the coveted treasure.

I must confess, The Demon of the Well was a captivating read for me; I devoured the entire book in one sitting. Written in verse, it has a rhythmic flow and a kind of melody to it. Quoting myself from my notes on the book, I wrote, "It sounds like beautiful music, only this time I am reading the words, instead of listening." I must commend the author on his style of writing; it had a liberating and easy feel about it. Furthermore, his choice to cap the book at a mere 72 pages was a wise decision; writing in verse is a delicate art, and it is simply too easy for the reader to grow tired of the simple rhyme, if it goes on for too long.

Overall, I loved everything about The Demon of the Well. And as a result, I give it 4 out of 4 stars. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves to read poetry or books that are written in verse. Also, I would recommend it to fantasy book fanatics. I believe it was professionally edited, as I found no errors in it. Furthermore, I found no erotic or vulgar content in it.

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[Tonika632]

The cover is interesting. Since this is poetry, I'll give it a try. Nice review!

[Elvis Best]

The cover is interesting. Since this is poetry, I'll give it a try. Nice review!

Sure thing. Thanks for stopping by.

[AnnOgochukwu]

Your review is sure as captivating as you describe this poetic book to be.

[Aan Granados]

I am not a fan of poetry but I might just give it a try since it's just 72 pages long. Thanks for your review.

[Melexa]

Great review. I was captivated by the writer's introduction, especially where he stated that an unseen entity took over the writing of the verses and the mysterious manner with which the verses came to him over time.

As a lover of poetry, I was also fascinated by the rhythmic flow of the verses. This, surely, is an interesting read.

[Bigwig1973]

I like how you open with that question! Nice review on this wonderful book!