Review of Beating Death (resubmission)

[Kigen Valarie]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Beating Death (resubmission)" by Sean O'Banion.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Robert is special. Not only was he born underweight and underdeveloped, but he could also fly. He found out he could fly when he was a little kid, but he didn't enjoy it as much as he thought. He was made to forget this, and when he was reminded about it, he was told that he could not be seen by the government doing it. Robert's childhood is highly active, and he seems like a normal kid until he gets to know about his abilities, witches, and what the government can do. But the question remains: What happens if people learn about his abilities?

Beating Death by Sean O'Banion is a fantasy and sci-fi book that contains a lot of magic and witches. It begins off slowly in the first part and picks up in the second part, with the climax in the third part of the book. I love the use of humor in the book; even in serious conversations, he did not fail to lighten the mood. Reading the book, although fantasy, is like going through historical events, especially in America. Events like the crashing of the hijacked plane into the Twin Towers and the war in Vietnam are mentioned. Consequently, some of the most mentioned things in the book are the rights of veterans and Native Americans, with occasional debates against racism.

The author used a good writing style. The conversations were realistic and beautified by elements of accents based on origin and different behaviors in individuals. I did not feel left out on any occurrence, as some of the activities were thoroughly explained in the conversations. The book implements a lot of flashbacks, and mentioning the time frame in which a particular event occurred in each chapter was extensively helpful. This also came with titles and subtitles for each chapter.

I realized the book started at a very slow pace. The whole first part of the book had no significant occurrences but was just a statement of minor events in history. I later found out that it set the stage for an easier understanding of the last two parts of the book. This will fascinate readers who love well-developed characters and storylines. The action scenes in the book are well explained, and the book has interesting topics that encourage debate.

I rate Beating Death by Sean O'Banion 5 out of 5 stars. The book's structure is amazing, and it was professionally edited, so I gave it a well-deserved high rating. However, I did not like the lengthy repetition of event descriptions after I had already gone through them. It's like repeating a book you have already read on many occasions. Additionally, the events were described in the same fashion and, on some occasions, in the same words, making it time-consuming with no additional benefits. The events of a specific day could be repeated more than twice, especially the ones that happened when the coven assembled. I did not deduct a star due to this dislike but it would be better if it were corrected.

In conclusion, all readers interested in magic and witches will love the concept of this book. There is also the inclusion of modern technology, including the study of wormholes, nanotechnology, and DNA studies. The author has a warning about the use of language in the book, and every reader should consider this before choosing the book. I highly recommend it for readers above 13 years of age.

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Beating Death (resubmission)
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[Miracle Oge Adaeze]

"The conversations were realistic and beautified by elements of accents based on origin and different behaviors in individuals." I like books that capture accents in the character dialogues. Thank you for the review.

[Ohmy Book]

What an interesting storyline! I enjoy reading fantasy books. I love that this book has humour. Reading about health problems can be heavy, and humour will help lighten the read. I don't think there is anything that I would dislike about this book, after reading your review, and I am convinced I should read this. Thank you for sharing your thoughts so clearly.

[NetMassimo]

This novel offers an interesting blend of genres with magic, modern technologies, and bits of history. The inclusion of important themes makes it stronger. Thank you for your great review!

[Gee-Q Mdluli]

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. I can't imagine being born with superpowers. Thanks again for your insight.

[Frank Edwards]

"Beating Death: The story in “Doorways to The Universe” is an interesting combination of supernatural skills, a man or woman’s fight for survival, and realization of a new calling so it is an exciting continuation of Robert O’Banion.