Review of In Lieu of Flowers

Annabell Samuel · Post by **Annabell Samuel** » 23 Jun 2024, 08:07

Even though I will not spend my time on earth trying to figure out the extent to which supernatural forces work among humans, I still believe that there are things that can only be explained by the supernatural. Maybe the missing Romanian child has a supernatural undertone, maybe not. Either, I'll find out when I read the book.

Mayuri Kotalawala · Post by **Mayuri Kotalawala** » 23 Jun 2024, 08:12

When Naomi received a prophecy that her child would be stolen two more times, she felt devastated.

- How is that even possible, is he returned in order to be stolen again? How curious. I must read it and find out. The review was very catchy. Thank you.

Victoria Ukamaka · Post by **Victoria Ukamaka** » 23 Jun 2024, 08:35

The author seems to excel at creating moral complexity in characters. The portrayal of Gunari, a desperate man driven to commit a terrible act, highlights the gray areas of human behavior and the lengths people might go to when faced with dire circumstances.

Merits Anih · Post by **Merits Anih** » 23 Jun 2024, 08:37

By starting in 1920s Bucharest and spanning decades, this book seems to offer a rich, multi-generational narrative that explores themes of fate, desperation, and the long-term consequences of our actions.

Salome Ogani · Post by **Salome Ogani** » 23 Jun 2024, 08:40

The book appears to tackle heavy themes such as child abduction, war, racism, and prophecy, while maintaining reader engagement through well-crafted suspense and emotional storytelling.

BRIDGET MWINA · Post by **BRIDGET MWINA** » 23 Jun 2024, 08:50

In lieu of flowers by Keith Steinbaum brings to light the rot in our society where evil reigns supreme.To accept an assignment of kidnapping someone's child and dare to even pray to God for help is truly indescribable to say the least.WE are a world reduced to super degrading moral values.How heartless can one be......?A must read for me.

Amy Luman · Post by **Amy Luman** » 23 Jun 2024, 09:02

Kidnapping is not acceptable. And asking God to help and truly expecting the help is just insane. I realize that Gunari had ver few options, but this is ridiculous. Congratulations on BOTD!

María Andrea Fernández Sepúlveda · 23 Jun 2024, 09:03

I love the eerie vibe of the book, but I'm hesitant about a narrative that perpetuates stereotypes that have been very harmful to the Jewish community: https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/ ... lood-libel
I also agree with you that it's beyond unempathetic to harm a future mother when your wife is going through the same.
Thank you for your review.

tarafarah7 · Post by **tarafarah7** » 23 Jun 2024, 09:09

Wow...your review has me hooked! Bravo!

Well-researched and masterfully written, today's BOTD is a fictional novel with themes surrounding life and death, destiny and fate, and good vs. evil. Readers who enjoy suspenseful reads filled with mystery, emotion, history, and the supernatural will love this page-turner! Thank you!!

Michael Gambo · Post by **Michael Gambo** » 23 Jun 2024, 09:24

Keith Steinbaum masterfully blends suspense, history, and the supernatural to create a narrative that keeps one hooked from start to finish. The book makes one ponder over the delicate balance between fate and free will.

Post by **Sushan Ekanayake** » 23 Jun 2024, 09:28

"In Lieu of Flowers" by Keith Steinbaum is a gripping and thought-provoking fictional tale that delves into the life of a stolen Romanian/Jewish child and the dark forces that manipulate human destiny. The story, set in 1920s Bucharest, follows Gunari, a desperate cobbler who agrees to a morally conflicting deal, leading to a series of life-altering events. Highly recommended for fans of suspenseful fiction and deep, philosophical questions. Congratulations on being BOTD!

Cristiano Bellucci · Post by **Cristiano Bellucci** » 23 Jun 2024, 09:47

This is the story of a Romanian person who has to deal with challenging events. He has to kidnap a baby, and he eventually accepts. Things will not go as planned. Eventually, dark forces will play a role. Or maybe not.

Post by **Amarachi Stephanie Ejike** » 23 Jun 2024, 10:02

"In Lieu of Flowers" by Keith Steinbaum is an evocative tale of prophecies, fate, personal decisions, moral boundaries, and loss. The story evokes readers' emotions such that readers could feel the characters' emotions. It seems readers need to be informed that there is a bit of racial context in the book. Overall, the book is a worthy read, meriting a five-star rating.

Pranav Dewangan · Post by **Pranav Dewangan** » 23 Jun 2024, 10:20

The story of Gunari and the stolen child is filled with suspense and thought-provoking questions about fate and dark forces. The author's ability to convey emotions and create vivid characters is impressive.

Nerea Anyiso · Post by **Nerea Anyiso** » 23 Jun 2024, 10:22

There is nothing good that comes from an act motivated by a desperate situation. Desperation causes one to act rashly and make decisions without considering the consequences. I will follow through on Gunari's story to find out how he navigated through his desperate situation and if he was able to overcome the challenges he faced.