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 is a riveting political-action thriller that covers a variety of subjects. Fast-paced action, whirling around the world of terrorism; reflecting real-life political, social, and religious differences between cultures.
The two main characters, tragically orphaned at a young age, have taken different paths in life. Husan was brought up by the leader of a terrorist organization after his parents died, crushed under an avalanche of rocks. Al-Faruq lost his widowed mother and grew up under his uncle's guardianship. After enduring life with his uncle and years in the military, he followed the road of law enforcement. After fifteen years, their lives will cross paths in the intricate maze of good and evil.
Ratib, a professor of a prestigious university in Saudi Arabia, was offered the opportunity to be a conduit for the recruitment of new guardians of the faith for a terrorist organization. At the same time, an agent offered him to be a spy for the USA government; "You'd be protecting your own country and getting paid to do it", they promised him. He didn't realize that the life of young citizens will take a sudden turn with no turning back. Their plan involves a series of attacks on the oil and energy sectors in Saudi Arabia and the USA.
At the beginning, I thought it was going to be another typecast novel about terrorism in which Islamophobia is clearly marked; in contrast, I found myself immersed in a story that captures different aspects of the middle eastern culture and an unbiased exposition of the common issues of that society. The author addresses the moral conflicts that people face when facing such a situation. The story starts slowly, but as you go, you find yourself pushing through the pages to discover what comes next. The author writes in a third person point-of-view, switching to the first person occasionally. Descriptive landscapes of the country and culture make the story more relatable.
The story is entertaining, even though it has a lot of characters and subplots. You will find yourself immerse in various characters' storylines, such as Azzah, Professor Ratib's daughter, who is a rebellious girl and longs to do things western people do. Or her not-so-friend Khalila, who is in favor of a conservative lifestyle. It is not proper for young readers; it contains violent scenes, instances of profanity, erotic content, and even rape.
The book is well written and professionally edited, other than some missing commas and minor mistakes that don't distract from the reading. I rate Energy Dependence Day 4 out of 4 stars. Written in an easy-to-understand language and character driving.
I recommend this book to those fans of political conspiracies, action, and have an open mind. This book is for young adult readers. I usually don't read political thrillers, but with this one, you might get surprised.
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Energy Dependence Day
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Energy Dependence Day by Christian F. Burton is a riveting political-action thriller that covers a variety of subjects. Fast-paced action, whirling around the world of terrorism; reflecting real-life political, social, and religious differences between cultures.
The two main characters, tragically orphaned at a young age, have taken different paths in life. Husan was brought up by the leader of a terrorist organization after his parents died, crushed under an avalanche of rocks. Al-Faruq lost his widowed mother and grew up under his uncle's guardianship. After enduring life with his uncle and years in the military, he followed the road of law enforcement. After fifteen years, their lives will cross paths in the intricate maze of good and evil.
Ratib, a professor of a prestigious university in Saudi Arabia, was offered the opportunity to be a conduit for the recruitment of new guardians of the faith for a terrorist organization. At the same time, an agent offered him to be a spy for the USA government; "You'd be protecting your own country and getting paid to do it", they promised him. He didn't realize that the life of young citizens will take a sudden turn with no turning back. Their plan involves a series of attacks on the oil and energy sectors in Saudi Arabia and the USA.
At the beginning, I thought it was going to be another typecast novel about terrorism in which Islamophobia is clearly marked; in contrast, I found myself immersed in a story that captures different aspects of the middle eastern culture and an unbiased exposition of the common issues of that society. The author addresses the moral conflicts that people face when facing such a situation. The story starts slowly, but as you go, you find yourself pushing through the pages to discover what comes next. The author writes in a third person point-of-view, switching to the first person occasionally. Descriptive landscapes of the country and culture make the story more relatable.
The story is entertaining, even though it has a lot of characters and subplots. You will find yourself immerse in various characters' storylines, such as Azzah, Professor Ratib's daughter, who is a rebellious girl and longs to do things western people do. Or her not-so-friend Khalila, who is in favor of a conservative lifestyle. It is not proper for young readers; it contains violent scenes, instances of profanity, erotic content, and even rape.
The book is well written and professionally edited, other than some missing commas and minor mistakes that don't distract from the reading. I rate Energy Dependence Day 4 out of 4 stars. Written in an easy-to-understand language and character driving.
I recommend this book to those fans of political conspiracies, action, and have an open mind. This book is for young adult readers. I usually don't read political thrillers, but with this one, you might get surprised.
******
Energy Dependence Day
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon | on Smashwords
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