Review of Energy Dependence Day
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Review of Energy Dependence Day
[Following is a volunteer review of "Energy Dependence Day" by Christian F. Burton.]
Energy Dependence Day by Christian F. Burton begins when two children become orphans at the age of 10. After losing his parents in a drone strike, Husam was taken in and raised by terrorists as he grew up in terrorist training camps. Al-Faruq was raised by his uncle, and moved on to serve in the military and law enforcement. The author's portrayal of differences in each character's environment, upbringing and outside influences provided insight into the reasons that some chose an evil path, and others chose to do good in their lives. This was apparent not only for Husam and Al-Faruq, but also for the other characters in the story.
Husam and Al-Faruq cross paths all throughout the book, with each being devoted to their respective causes and playing out their roles. Many factors come together to create an intense conflict over oil in an environment where no one is safe. The ensuing battle between good and evil takes place on the soil of Saudi Arabia and the United States, demonstrating the power of blind allegiance and hate to wreak havoc and cause death and destruction throughout the world. Danger lurks at every turn!
The book was extremely well written with excellent character development! I always felt as though I was right there with the characters in the middle of the action. Each chapter clearly depicted scenes and events as they unfolded, and ended at a point that made me wonder what came next. This style of writing pieced together the multiple scenarios that played out among the different characters in a cohesive way. A clear picture of life in Saudi Arabia was provided, contrasting it with life in the United States. Mr. Burton did a great job of illustrating the two different cultures, beliefs and customs. This increased my understanding of the Saudis.
As the book's cover indicates, the story was full of violence. This caused me to feel sadness and anxiety as I read through it. Although a negative aspect, it was necessary due to the seriousness of the subject matter and story line. I dealt with my feelings by taking frequent breaks from reading the book. The numerous characters and situations were difficult to follow as the chapters changed from one scene and group of characters to the next. Taking notes was necessary to keep up with and remember all of them.
Those who are interested in learning more about Saudi Arabia and its people could appreciate reading this book. I also recommend it to readers who like action and adventure stories. A mature audience is recommended due to the explicit sex scenes in the story.
I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. The book was exceptionally well edited with no errors. The constant action and drama kept me alert and interested as the pages flew by. I found myself wanting the story to continue where it left off.
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Energy Dependence Day
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Energy Dependence Day by Christian F. Burton begins when two children become orphans at the age of 10. After losing his parents in a drone strike, Husam was taken in and raised by terrorists as he grew up in terrorist training camps. Al-Faruq was raised by his uncle, and moved on to serve in the military and law enforcement. The author's portrayal of differences in each character's environment, upbringing and outside influences provided insight into the reasons that some chose an evil path, and others chose to do good in their lives. This was apparent not only for Husam and Al-Faruq, but also for the other characters in the story.
Husam and Al-Faruq cross paths all throughout the book, with each being devoted to their respective causes and playing out their roles. Many factors come together to create an intense conflict over oil in an environment where no one is safe. The ensuing battle between good and evil takes place on the soil of Saudi Arabia and the United States, demonstrating the power of blind allegiance and hate to wreak havoc and cause death and destruction throughout the world. Danger lurks at every turn!
The book was extremely well written with excellent character development! I always felt as though I was right there with the characters in the middle of the action. Each chapter clearly depicted scenes and events as they unfolded, and ended at a point that made me wonder what came next. This style of writing pieced together the multiple scenarios that played out among the different characters in a cohesive way. A clear picture of life in Saudi Arabia was provided, contrasting it with life in the United States. Mr. Burton did a great job of illustrating the two different cultures, beliefs and customs. This increased my understanding of the Saudis.
As the book's cover indicates, the story was full of violence. This caused me to feel sadness and anxiety as I read through it. Although a negative aspect, it was necessary due to the seriousness of the subject matter and story line. I dealt with my feelings by taking frequent breaks from reading the book. The numerous characters and situations were difficult to follow as the chapters changed from one scene and group of characters to the next. Taking notes was necessary to keep up with and remember all of them.
Those who are interested in learning more about Saudi Arabia and its people could appreciate reading this book. I also recommend it to readers who like action and adventure stories. A mature audience is recommended due to the explicit sex scenes in the story.
I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. The book was exceptionally well edited with no errors. The constant action and drama kept me alert and interested as the pages flew by. I found myself wanting the story to continue where it left off.
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Energy Dependence Day
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon | on Smashwords
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