Review of Of the Earth
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Review of Of the Earth
[Following is a volunteer review of "Of the Earth" by Kim Cousins.]
"You might find something more precious than Easter eggs. Maybe you'll discover Easter." This quote, taken directly from Of The Earth, represents the essence of what this novel is trying to convey. Being the first book in the “Clashing Kingdoms” series written by Kim Cousins, it essentially acts as an introduction to the land, politics, history, and divine experiences of a dystopian depiction of the United States of America.
Of The Earth presents its story through the lives of many characters - the most prominent being those of Jim, Nellie, Mac, Marcus, Juan, Miah, and, of course, the animals. Through these main characters, with their separate yet intertwined lives, we observe the persecution of Christians due to a new world order and the outcome of such discrimination. We witness the trials and tribulations of said characters, learn about the significance of their faith, and understand the importance of their community.
There were many aspects of the book that I enjoyed: from the get-go, I was intrigued by the story-line and captivated by the narration. Although the novel consisted of many main characters, I felt that they each had comprehensive backgrounds and, as such, I was able to connect and empathize with them. I appreciated the note in the Preface regarding the animals' dialect and the Biblical references throughout the novel for further research. I also found inclusions of the list of characters, maps within the prose, and discussion questions at the end of the novel to be valuable insertions to the story.
Contrary to this, the only aspect of this book that I did not enjoy was that there was no prior indication that this novel was rooted in Christianity. I feel that it would be a crucial addition to include a brief note in the synopsis or on the book cover to indicate the religious context. This would help potential readers better understand the themes of the novel before committing to reading it. This, however, did not affect my feelings about the book as a whole.
I picked up minimal grammatical errors and otherwise thought the book to be well-written and edited. With all this in mind, I have decided to give the book 5 out of 5 stars. I am delighted that this book is not the end, but rather the beginning of a promising series. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys a novel filled with adventure and companionship, and particularly to Christian readers looking for a deeper interpretation of the written word. I would not recommend it to younger readers because of some scenes involving illness, death, and slightly profane language.
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Of the Earth
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"You might find something more precious than Easter eggs. Maybe you'll discover Easter." This quote, taken directly from Of The Earth, represents the essence of what this novel is trying to convey. Being the first book in the “Clashing Kingdoms” series written by Kim Cousins, it essentially acts as an introduction to the land, politics, history, and divine experiences of a dystopian depiction of the United States of America.
Of The Earth presents its story through the lives of many characters - the most prominent being those of Jim, Nellie, Mac, Marcus, Juan, Miah, and, of course, the animals. Through these main characters, with their separate yet intertwined lives, we observe the persecution of Christians due to a new world order and the outcome of such discrimination. We witness the trials and tribulations of said characters, learn about the significance of their faith, and understand the importance of their community.
There were many aspects of the book that I enjoyed: from the get-go, I was intrigued by the story-line and captivated by the narration. Although the novel consisted of many main characters, I felt that they each had comprehensive backgrounds and, as such, I was able to connect and empathize with them. I appreciated the note in the Preface regarding the animals' dialect and the Biblical references throughout the novel for further research. I also found inclusions of the list of characters, maps within the prose, and discussion questions at the end of the novel to be valuable insertions to the story.
Contrary to this, the only aspect of this book that I did not enjoy was that there was no prior indication that this novel was rooted in Christianity. I feel that it would be a crucial addition to include a brief note in the synopsis or on the book cover to indicate the religious context. This would help potential readers better understand the themes of the novel before committing to reading it. This, however, did not affect my feelings about the book as a whole.
I picked up minimal grammatical errors and otherwise thought the book to be well-written and edited. With all this in mind, I have decided to give the book 5 out of 5 stars. I am delighted that this book is not the end, but rather the beginning of a promising series. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys a novel filled with adventure and companionship, and particularly to Christian readers looking for a deeper interpretation of the written word. I would not recommend it to younger readers because of some scenes involving illness, death, and slightly profane language.
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Of the Earth
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