Review of Energy Dependence Day
-
Bernie Lati
- Posts: 2
- Joined: 07 Jul 2021, 20:51
- Currently Reading:
- Bookshelf Size: 4
- Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-bernie-lati.html
- Latest Review: Energy Dependence Day by Christian F. Burton
Review of Energy Dependence Day
[Following is a volunteer review of "Energy Dependence Day" by Christian F. Burton.]
Christian F. Burton’s work on Energy Dependence Day magnificently depicts the political and social conflict between Saudi Arabia and the United States. In this fiction, the story mainly revolves on how a terrorist attacks his rival. However, Burton managed to entwine in his story the different intimate aspects of working out a grand terrorist attack.
After reading the first few pages, I noticed how well Burton worded his narrative. He initially walked me through the history of two of the main characters, Husam and Abdul Hafiz Al-Faruq. Though the two characters’ stories were on both ends of the spectrum, Burton managed to characterize them vividly and it was helpful in building up to the main plot. He also added supporting characters, such as the girlfriend, the Prince, etc., which made the overall story more colorful.
Through Burton’s work, I was able to, almost accurately, understand and see the harsh reality of people living in Saudi Arabia, or in any nation where there is actual war going on that I usually see only on news TV, experience. I came to view how difficult it actually and literally is living in constant fear--fear of having your shelter explode or shot down any time; fear of losing your loved ones; fear of losing your own self.
I rate this book a 4 out of 4 stars. Aside from being written very professionally, with very minimal, almost none, grammatical mistakes or typographical errors, the overall theme of the story is very captivating. It seems like Burton personally went to the setting or he personally experienced the situation. I could not, and did not want to let go of the book. Every chapter holds a different climax that you look forward to. Burton made it exciting and dangerously breathtaking that you would want to finish the book in one sitting.
I would recommend this book to at least the young adults and older. Given the nature of the story which tackles political and social, and even religious, beliefs and their differences, it would entail an open mind to fully understand and comprehend the meaning behind the dire situation. Also, given that the characters are mostly citizens of Saudi Arabia, and the book details a number of day-to-day routines or traditions, the theme may appear sensitive to readers who are against or opposed to such culture or way of life.
Overall, I applaud Burton on this piece. This is the first Burton I’ve read and I am genuinely impressed.
******
Energy Dependence Day
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon | on Smashwords
Christian F. Burton’s work on Energy Dependence Day magnificently depicts the political and social conflict between Saudi Arabia and the United States. In this fiction, the story mainly revolves on how a terrorist attacks his rival. However, Burton managed to entwine in his story the different intimate aspects of working out a grand terrorist attack.
After reading the first few pages, I noticed how well Burton worded his narrative. He initially walked me through the history of two of the main characters, Husam and Abdul Hafiz Al-Faruq. Though the two characters’ stories were on both ends of the spectrum, Burton managed to characterize them vividly and it was helpful in building up to the main plot. He also added supporting characters, such as the girlfriend, the Prince, etc., which made the overall story more colorful.
Through Burton’s work, I was able to, almost accurately, understand and see the harsh reality of people living in Saudi Arabia, or in any nation where there is actual war going on that I usually see only on news TV, experience. I came to view how difficult it actually and literally is living in constant fear--fear of having your shelter explode or shot down any time; fear of losing your loved ones; fear of losing your own self.
I rate this book a 4 out of 4 stars. Aside from being written very professionally, with very minimal, almost none, grammatical mistakes or typographical errors, the overall theme of the story is very captivating. It seems like Burton personally went to the setting or he personally experienced the situation. I could not, and did not want to let go of the book. Every chapter holds a different climax that you look forward to. Burton made it exciting and dangerously breathtaking that you would want to finish the book in one sitting.
I would recommend this book to at least the young adults and older. Given the nature of the story which tackles political and social, and even religious, beliefs and their differences, it would entail an open mind to fully understand and comprehend the meaning behind the dire situation. Also, given that the characters are mostly citizens of Saudi Arabia, and the book details a number of day-to-day routines or traditions, the theme may appear sensitive to readers who are against or opposed to such culture or way of life.
Overall, I applaud Burton on this piece. This is the first Burton I’ve read and I am genuinely impressed.
******
Energy Dependence Day
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon | on Smashwords
Latest Review: Energy Dependence Day by Christian F. Burton
