Official Review: A Long Night of Chaos by Paul Clark
Posted: 24 Feb 2021, 13:05
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "A Long Night of Chaos" by Paul Clark.]
A lot has changed since Ruslan and his wife, Tamara, moved to England. Home, as they know it, is on the brink of collapse after the annulment of communism. The Ksords and Akhtarians are at each other's throats in a quest to establish dominance. Ruslan, one of the unifying factors between both tribes, is tasked with mending the rift. Caught between self-serving politicians and a duplicitous teammate, he has to choose between his duty to his people and self-preservation.
A Long Night of Chaos by Paul Clark is the second book in the Ruslan Shanidza series. But it also works as a standalone read. Set in post- Soviet Union Ksordia-Akhtaria, Paul melds themes of conflict, loss, and love in this politically charged thriller that arrests the reader's attention from the first page. The ending is a bit of a cliffhanger, but it ties up the plot nicely with just the right amount of suspense to whet the reader's appetite for the next book.
Coming from a multi-tribal country with the major ethnic groups lording over the minor tribes, I could relate to the book's plot. Paul did a superb job of conveying the undercurrent of resentment and distrust that lay in the associations of the Ksords and Akhtarians.
There are several solid characters in the book, but Ruslan and Leila stood out for me. I enjoyed their characters tremendously. Ruslan's persistence and Leila's gumption made them a formidable team. But the most endearing and relatable thing about them is their humanity. Beyond the facade of bravery and endurance, they are just as human as the rest of us. Like most people, they had fears and doubts. They made mistakes and faced temptations. But whatever happened, they still picked themselves up and continued to fight for what they believe in.
That being said, I wish the book didn't feature so many characters. I eventually got acquainted with the key players, but it was hard trying to keep up with the unfamiliar names popping up in every chapter.
Other than the quibble mentioned above, the book was an exhilarating read and I enthusiastically look forward to reading more books from the author. His writing style is concise, engaging, and interspersed with drizzles of humour. Unreservedly, I rate it 4 out of 4 stars. Moreover, I encountered no errors throughout the book.
The book will appeal to fans of action, war, and political literature. It contains minimal profanity but plenty of lurid accounts of violence. I wouldn't recommend it to children or sensitive readers.
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A Long Night of Chaos
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A lot has changed since Ruslan and his wife, Tamara, moved to England. Home, as they know it, is on the brink of collapse after the annulment of communism. The Ksords and Akhtarians are at each other's throats in a quest to establish dominance. Ruslan, one of the unifying factors between both tribes, is tasked with mending the rift. Caught between self-serving politicians and a duplicitous teammate, he has to choose between his duty to his people and self-preservation.
A Long Night of Chaos by Paul Clark is the second book in the Ruslan Shanidza series. But it also works as a standalone read. Set in post- Soviet Union Ksordia-Akhtaria, Paul melds themes of conflict, loss, and love in this politically charged thriller that arrests the reader's attention from the first page. The ending is a bit of a cliffhanger, but it ties up the plot nicely with just the right amount of suspense to whet the reader's appetite for the next book.
Coming from a multi-tribal country with the major ethnic groups lording over the minor tribes, I could relate to the book's plot. Paul did a superb job of conveying the undercurrent of resentment and distrust that lay in the associations of the Ksords and Akhtarians.
There are several solid characters in the book, but Ruslan and Leila stood out for me. I enjoyed their characters tremendously. Ruslan's persistence and Leila's gumption made them a formidable team. But the most endearing and relatable thing about them is their humanity. Beyond the facade of bravery and endurance, they are just as human as the rest of us. Like most people, they had fears and doubts. They made mistakes and faced temptations. But whatever happened, they still picked themselves up and continued to fight for what they believe in.
That being said, I wish the book didn't feature so many characters. I eventually got acquainted with the key players, but it was hard trying to keep up with the unfamiliar names popping up in every chapter.
Other than the quibble mentioned above, the book was an exhilarating read and I enthusiastically look forward to reading more books from the author. His writing style is concise, engaging, and interspersed with drizzles of humour. Unreservedly, I rate it 4 out of 4 stars. Moreover, I encountered no errors throughout the book.
The book will appeal to fans of action, war, and political literature. It contains minimal profanity but plenty of lurid accounts of violence. I wouldn't recommend it to children or sensitive readers.
******
A Long Night of Chaos
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon | on iTunes
