Review by RM-SM -- The Midas Effect by Manuel Dorado
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Review by RM-SM -- The Midas Effect by Manuel Dorado
[Following is a volunteer review of "The Midas Effect" by Manuel Dorado.]
What would you do if you had unlimited power? Would you use it for good? Would it take control of you? Would it push you to the brink of collapse? Miguel Le Fablec is forced to face these questions as he becomes a part of a government experiment in Midas Effect by Manuel Dorado. People like him are known as quantum inflexors. Only Miguel is proven to be something more special. But as his powers grow, he fears them, fears he will no longer be able to control them and is faced with the ultimate decision. Continue to live like a god or abandon his powers for good?
What couldn't I say about this book? It is a truly captivating story-line. I wanted to find out the decisions Miguel made as his life began to change. And I wanted to find out the consequences of those decisions. It kept me reading well into the night. The author did an amazing job at creating a plot that was fairly realistic for a fictional story. It brought to light the question some may have, What would we do if we were revered like a god? What would others around us do? The action was kept up even as powerful emotions became present. The suspense always trailed just ahead of the reader, leading them onward.
As for suspense, the author created a wonderful, flowing way of keeping it going. Just as one suspenseful event ended and dipped into a more peaceful setting, another sprang to life. There were moments when I would hold my breath as the tension built, waiting for the end result. I enjoyed the scenes in which opposing forces would be seeking out Miguel, bringing him to the point of what would seem like no return. Through these suspenseful scenes, emotions added to the realistic feel of the tale. Monica's objections to Miguel's decision based on her religion were definitely a good example of this.
I can't say that there were any negative points. I found the whole book intriguing down to the last paragraph. In the background, there was always a villain-like force, as well as the effect Miguel and his powers had upon his loved ones, his friends and those trying to help him. I appreciated the varying viewpoints as well, since they helped to get a real grip on the events and what affected who as they progressed. It was also an excellent way to keep up suspense by hiding events in one room because the story was focused on the thoughts of a character in another.
I rate Midas Effect 4 out of 4 stars. It was thrilling, action-packed and full of surprise twists. I'd recommend it to teens and adults who enjoy scientific fiction that revolves around existential, real-life questions. As for any editing errors, the ones made were minimal and probably only noticed if someone was looking for them. Religion played a big part in the story-line but since several religions were represented, I'd still recommend it to all in the category above.
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What would you do if you had unlimited power? Would you use it for good? Would it take control of you? Would it push you to the brink of collapse? Miguel Le Fablec is forced to face these questions as he becomes a part of a government experiment in Midas Effect by Manuel Dorado. People like him are known as quantum inflexors. Only Miguel is proven to be something more special. But as his powers grow, he fears them, fears he will no longer be able to control them and is faced with the ultimate decision. Continue to live like a god or abandon his powers for good?
What couldn't I say about this book? It is a truly captivating story-line. I wanted to find out the decisions Miguel made as his life began to change. And I wanted to find out the consequences of those decisions. It kept me reading well into the night. The author did an amazing job at creating a plot that was fairly realistic for a fictional story. It brought to light the question some may have, What would we do if we were revered like a god? What would others around us do? The action was kept up even as powerful emotions became present. The suspense always trailed just ahead of the reader, leading them onward.
As for suspense, the author created a wonderful, flowing way of keeping it going. Just as one suspenseful event ended and dipped into a more peaceful setting, another sprang to life. There were moments when I would hold my breath as the tension built, waiting for the end result. I enjoyed the scenes in which opposing forces would be seeking out Miguel, bringing him to the point of what would seem like no return. Through these suspenseful scenes, emotions added to the realistic feel of the tale. Monica's objections to Miguel's decision based on her religion were definitely a good example of this.
I can't say that there were any negative points. I found the whole book intriguing down to the last paragraph. In the background, there was always a villain-like force, as well as the effect Miguel and his powers had upon his loved ones, his friends and those trying to help him. I appreciated the varying viewpoints as well, since they helped to get a real grip on the events and what affected who as they progressed. It was also an excellent way to keep up suspense by hiding events in one room because the story was focused on the thoughts of a character in another.
I rate Midas Effect 4 out of 4 stars. It was thrilling, action-packed and full of surprise twists. I'd recommend it to teens and adults who enjoy scientific fiction that revolves around existential, real-life questions. As for any editing errors, the ones made were minimal and probably only noticed if someone was looking for them. Religion played a big part in the story-line but since several religions were represented, I'd still recommend it to all in the category above.
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The Midas Effect
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