Review of Hill of Souls

Eriikeoluwa Nimi · Post by **Eriikeoluwa Nimi** » 08 Jul 2022, 00:17

What a nice plot of a fascinating and mysterious book. I love the fact that the review is detailed too and this should interested every lover of mystery. Congratulations on BOTD

Abdulsabur Aisha · Post by **Abdulsabur Aisha** » 08 Jul 2022, 00:18

What could actually be behind the gold ring and the letter, written in 1546, that they found inside the infamous box? I sense a true mystery in this book. Great review and I congratulate the author on being the #BOTD!

Shelby Ayres · Post by **Shelby Ayres** » 08 Jul 2022, 00:22

Personally I love movies like this so I really think I would enjoy a book with a similar plot. I think a lot of people who like this genre would enjoy this book.

Ikechukwu+12345 · Post by **Ikechukwu+12345** » 08 Jul 2022, 00:29

Wow, this story line is captivating. I am wondering how they are going to unravel the mystery behind the box found in the stream by the children. Thanks for an interesting review. Congratulations on BOTD.

Ailakhu Yusau Aizhebiomon · Post by **Ailakhu Yusau Aizhebiomon** » 08 Jul 2022, 00:33

Apart from the mysterious golden ring and letter found in the infamous box, I would also like to read about what the reviewer refers to as a functional and healthy family operation. Congrats to the author on being the #BOTD!

Asom jc · Post by **Asom jc** » 08 Jul 2022, 00:35

The writing style is understandable making the book more interesting

I wonder the mistery behind the box

novitasolossa · Post by **novitasolossa** » 08 Jul 2022, 00:39

Sounds interesting. I love the cover, so simple yet beautiful. In addition to having a good plot, this book also contains adventure stories and puzzles full of mysteries that really stole my attention. If we dive into what oweyn experienced, it's heartbreaking. So far it's perfect. I'm sure this will be a very enjoyable read. And I would recommend it to anyone especially my brother. Thanks for your review.

Rodel Barnachea · Post by **Rodel Barnachea** » 08 Jul 2022, 00:58

This book references a lot of iconic ghost stories and folklore in England, this novel would be a good introduction (as a fiction story) for those who want to learn more about England's traditional supernatural stories. Congratulations to the author for BOTD!

Guda Lydia · Post by **Guda Lydia** » 08 Jul 2022, 01:03

I wonder what mystifying events that the protagonists had to deal with, including strange memories, dreams, visions, and close encounters with the dead came with the wooden box. Congratulations on the botd.

Precious Oba · Post by **Precious Oba** » 08 Jul 2022, 01:04

Sounds intriguing; sort of like Jumanji featuring Dwayne Johnson. I like how the author subtly portrays the ideal family model in the book. Congratulations on being the Book of the Day.

Jane Ogwang · Post by **Jane Ogwang** » 08 Jul 2022, 01:11

What a fascinating and mysterious story. I'd like to know more about Owen's experiences. Thanks for the recommendation.

JSWorrilless · Post by **JSWorrilless** » 08 Jul 2022, 01:16

mmm17 wrote: ↑12 Dec 2021, 07:18 [Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Hill of Souls" by Richard Davids.]

4 out of 4 stars
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How do you feel about the notion that people may get stuck in a limbo of sorts when their lives (or their deaths, for that matter) involve tragic circumstances, misunderstandings, and unsolved affairs? In Hill of Souls, a novel by Richard Davids, this fascinating theme permeates the storyline.

The story begins in the sixteenth century when a boy named Oweyn Skinner, an unfortunate poacher, finds himself in a cave. Caught in a perfect mantrap by Squire Fairweather, Oweyn gets killed by the evil man, despite the efforts of his friend Joseph Methias to help him. The plot then shifts to the present time, and a family in a campervan arrives in Combe Haven in Devon, a small and picturesque place by the sea, for the Easter Holidays. During their sojourn at Malil Cottage, the children find an ancient wooden box in a stream, and a great adventure unfolds.

I appreciated that the central characters of this tale were members of a family. John, Helen, and their children, Jen and Davie, were well-developed, and I felt that their interactions gave the plot a dynamic and heartening quality. Each member of the family (father, mother, son, and daughter) realizes that there’s a historical jigsaw puzzle in their hands, and they dive into it together. How a functional and healthy family operates was a fascinating subplot here, and it was what I liked the most about the book.

Additionally, the plot was a noteworthy aspect in and of itself, and I enjoyed the author’s writing style. Finding the wooden box was just the beginning of a series of mystifying events that the protagonists had to deal with, including strange memories, dreams, visions, and close encounters with the dead. I particularly enjoyed how the author wove coming-of-age elements into a mystery plot. Young Davie, for instance, drew many lessons from investigating what was behind the gold ring and the letter, written in 1546, that they found inside the infamous box. But I cannot give away any other details lest I spoil the mystery.

The mixture of relatable characters and a well-woven plot makes for an entertaining read. It is also a fast read written with levity. It seemed professionally edited, and I enjoyed reading it. There was nothing I disliked about this book, and therefore, I gladly give it the highest rating: 4 out of 4 stars. I recommend it to readers who enjoy good mysteries, especially if they appreciate coming-of-age elements. I believe the book is suitable for all audiences, for it doesn’t have any profanity or sexual content.

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The plot sounds intriguing and I can't wait to join the family on this interesting adventure.

Post by **Shillah Andeso** » 08 Jul 2022, 01:22

I'd love to find out what the past has to do with the present and how the present family are related to Oweyn Skinner. This seems to be a good and interesting mystery. Congratulations to BOTD!

Kaitlyn Canedy · Post by **Kaitlyn Canedy** » 08 Jul 2022, 01:33

Wow! I love the fact that this is a coming-of-age story with a family at the center of the book. Many books do not use a whole family to solve a mystery, but this one does. I am so happy to see a book like this. Thanks for the review!

Obinna Chima Agoms · Post by **Obinna Chima Agoms** » 08 Jul 2022, 01:46

Well death is death —tragic or not. However, I'm fascinated by the idea that people who die tragically will be in limbo before finding peace. I'd love to know all about this author's perspective.