Review of The 36 Watchers, book II: Spring

Erin Dydek · Post by **Erin Dydek** » 12 Oct 2023, 08:22

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The 36 Watchers, book II: Spring" by Dan Bar Hava.]

5 out of 5 stars

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The following is a re-review of The 36 Watchers: Book II: Spring by Dan Bar Hava.

What if supernatural forces were orchestrating significant events behind the scenes of everyday life? What if one of those forces was once an ordinary young woman from New York? Meet Jenna Berg, the most recent recruit of the group known simply as “The Watchers.” Jenna still has much to learn, but she’s willing to make the sacrifices necessary to accomplish her mission, whatever it takes. Without her efforts, a powerful enemy will encompass the world in sinister darkness and decay. Can Jenna save life as we know it? Find out in The 36 Watchers: Book II: Spring by Dan Bar Hava.

I loved how the author takes the reader on a sensory voyage of vivid descriptions throughout the eight chapters of this short novel. Jenna’s journey takes her through the Middle East and Africa, including stops in Israel, the Gaza Strip, and Tunisia. Along the way, the reader experiences the sights and sounds of each exotic destination and discovers the extent of the battle between good and evil. I appreciated the depth of struggle that Jenna faced in her decisions to carry out her tasks despite the extravagant costs. I also enjoyed the creative thought that went into developing the supernatural and mystic aspects of the story. The author followed up the narrative with helpful appendices that offer insight into the theories and speculation interwoven within the text.

I fully appreciated the conclusion of this novel, although I felt that the pacing was a bit slow at times. In addition, the scenes occasionally lacked the expected depth of emotion linked to the traumatic situations depicted. Still, the slow build of the story’s components subtly reveals the work of the forces of evil as the power of good strives to overcome it. Thus, the various story fragments in the opening chapters made much more sense by the end when everything came together in an epic finale. I found it interesting that Jenna’s story is supposed to be a sort of CIA-type file received by Henry, a character featured exclusively in the interlude and postlude sections. A few questions remained, and I look forward to having them answered in the next installment of the series!

The first version I reviewed lacked apostrophes and quotation marks, which made dialogue tricky to follow. After additional revisions, the editor resolved the problem, and I noticed only a few lingering errors. I enjoyed reading the book and discovering its complexities again. The occasionally slower pacing and limited emotional connections don’t detract much. Therefore, I give The 36 Watchers: Book II: Spring five out of five stars.

I recommend this series to those who enjoy conspiracies with ties to religion and physics. The book includes non-borderline swearing and mild erotic references to sexual activity. Since this book is the second in the series, readers may want to explore The 36 Watchers: Book I: Fall before beginning the second part of Jenna’s journey.

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Miracle Oge Adaeze · Post by **Miracle Oge Adaeze** » 17 Oct 2023, 10:21

This must really be a slow-placed book. Thank goodness the author concluded it well. Thank you for your honest review.

NetMassimo · Post by **NetMassimo** » 25 Oct 2023, 14:55

Stories that include some mystical defenders of humanity are not new, but this one seems well developed. I'm not sure about what kind of answers to profound questions it can offer, but it seems an intriguing read at the very least for the different perspectives. Thank you for your great review!

Marina Flisvou · Post by **Marina Flisvou** » 31 Oct 2023, 03:08

You praise the author's ability to create vivid sensory experiences through descriptions and the exotic locations Jenna visits. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this book, and I'm sure your review will assist others in deciding whether to explore this series.

Gee-Q Mdluli · Post by **Gee-Q Mdluli** » 05 Nov 2023, 05:24

Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the book. I've never read it, and looking at the cover, I wondered what it could be about. Your review has convinced me to check it out once I've read the first book in the series. Thanks again for your insight.