Review of Genesis
Posted: 01 May 2022, 04:00
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Genesis" by Peter John.]
Genesis: Abduction Chronicles Book 1 by Peter John started with the introduction of the character, Colonel Petros Arkansas, a middle-aged ex-military man. Colonel Petros revealed that he was 'taken' by creatures he knew were neither from Earth nor were they human. He was taken and kept in their ship, with his only communication being with his controller called 'Grant,' and they spoke telepathically. As Petros moved from a fake world to the real world, he questioned why these aliens abducted him, even as he struggled to regain his freedom. Petros didn't know that there was a more dangerous power at work — far more dangerous than his abductors.
Genesis: Abduction Chronicles Book 1 was written in a simple language that readers would have no trouble following. The formatting was neat, and the plot rolled out smoothly and chronologically from one titled chapter to the other. The author wasted no time introducing the main elements of the plot; he delved right into the series of actions from which the book took its name. This was commendable, as readers would not wait long before they discovered the crux of the story.
Many of the elements of this book appeared familiar, especially the blend of the supernatural and the extraterrestrial. I saw familiar threads in the book from movies like Jumanji, Star Trek, and even some elements from the legendary The Lord of the Rings, with creatures like the 'Orcs,' the 'dwarves,' and the 'Druids and elves' making appearances. This could very well go two different ways with different readers. Some may automatically write the book off as cliche because, at some points, certain things came through as 'cheesy.' For instance, the over-concentration on the character of Colonel Petros may give off this cheesy feeling. On the other hand, other readers may jump at the familiar and enjoy a different rendition of the story. Yet, it could not be denied that the author added a creative angle to the story and expanded these somewhat recognizable stories and characters with his imagination.
The author utilized his characters, especially Colonel Petros Arkansas. It was his character that revealed most of the book's plot. A significant part of the book consisted of Colonel Petros's long observations and internal thoughts that almost seemed like an extended essay only interrupted by a few dialogues. Readers might be quickly bored by this style of narration. On the other hand, Petros's thoughts and secret feelings were revealed to readers, which could very well draw readers in to be invested in the entire experience of the book.
Although not enough to leave readers in suspense, this book had many intriguing moments. Some humorous moments also broke through, like when Petros said this about a Shaman he was introduced to: "I wisely kept silent, wondering how such a young, fair looking vixen could be both the Shaman of this village as well as the world's best spitting champion." The book did have a lot of action going on, and this would most likely endear it to action lovers.
The story could do with more improved engaging dialogues. However, like every other negative observation, it could go two ways. The book made a good read, albeit a long one. It was a book about bravery, selflessness, and kindness. Readers who are game lovers and love extraterrestrial stories would enjoy this story. The editing was professional, as I only found a few errors. Finally, I'd rate this book four out of four stars. I couldn't rate it lower because my negative observations were reader-dependent.
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Genesis
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Genesis: Abduction Chronicles Book 1 by Peter John started with the introduction of the character, Colonel Petros Arkansas, a middle-aged ex-military man. Colonel Petros revealed that he was 'taken' by creatures he knew were neither from Earth nor were they human. He was taken and kept in their ship, with his only communication being with his controller called 'Grant,' and they spoke telepathically. As Petros moved from a fake world to the real world, he questioned why these aliens abducted him, even as he struggled to regain his freedom. Petros didn't know that there was a more dangerous power at work — far more dangerous than his abductors.
Genesis: Abduction Chronicles Book 1 was written in a simple language that readers would have no trouble following. The formatting was neat, and the plot rolled out smoothly and chronologically from one titled chapter to the other. The author wasted no time introducing the main elements of the plot; he delved right into the series of actions from which the book took its name. This was commendable, as readers would not wait long before they discovered the crux of the story.
Many of the elements of this book appeared familiar, especially the blend of the supernatural and the extraterrestrial. I saw familiar threads in the book from movies like Jumanji, Star Trek, and even some elements from the legendary The Lord of the Rings, with creatures like the 'Orcs,' the 'dwarves,' and the 'Druids and elves' making appearances. This could very well go two different ways with different readers. Some may automatically write the book off as cliche because, at some points, certain things came through as 'cheesy.' For instance, the over-concentration on the character of Colonel Petros may give off this cheesy feeling. On the other hand, other readers may jump at the familiar and enjoy a different rendition of the story. Yet, it could not be denied that the author added a creative angle to the story and expanded these somewhat recognizable stories and characters with his imagination.
The author utilized his characters, especially Colonel Petros Arkansas. It was his character that revealed most of the book's plot. A significant part of the book consisted of Colonel Petros's long observations and internal thoughts that almost seemed like an extended essay only interrupted by a few dialogues. Readers might be quickly bored by this style of narration. On the other hand, Petros's thoughts and secret feelings were revealed to readers, which could very well draw readers in to be invested in the entire experience of the book.
Although not enough to leave readers in suspense, this book had many intriguing moments. Some humorous moments also broke through, like when Petros said this about a Shaman he was introduced to: "I wisely kept silent, wondering how such a young, fair looking vixen could be both the Shaman of this village as well as the world's best spitting champion." The book did have a lot of action going on, and this would most likely endear it to action lovers.
The story could do with more improved engaging dialogues. However, like every other negative observation, it could go two ways. The book made a good read, albeit a long one. It was a book about bravery, selflessness, and kindness. Readers who are game lovers and love extraterrestrial stories would enjoy this story. The editing was professional, as I only found a few errors. Finally, I'd rate this book four out of four stars. I couldn't rate it lower because my negative observations were reader-dependent.
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Genesis
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon