Review of The Freedom Building

[Alice Fu]

[Following is a volunteer review of "The Freedom Building" by Martin Kendall.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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One of the main aspects of an individual’s identity is their job. Many people dedicate their lives to finding a perfect career that will fit their passions. However, things do not always set out as planned. What happens after one hits the mark of success? What happens after one finds themself unable to celebrate what is supposedly theirs? Martin Kendall’s The Freedom Building is an excellent story that explores the concept of success and the debate of freedom that comes along with it.

The Freedom Building follows John Gowan, a fifty-one-year-old man who wakes up from a three-year coma with amnesia. He discovers that he is a world-famous architect that designed a replacement for the Zenith building, which got destroyed by terrorists. However, things are not as simple as they seem. John realizes that his mind gets shrouded in darkness every time he tries to remember anything remotely related to the building, making him question what happened in the three years that he forgot. John must figure out the mystery behind his building while simultaneously maintaining a position of clarity through his relationships and radio interviews.

This book was very well-written. The imagery was breathtaking, from the way “a pinprick of darkness began to grow” to the way John’s hair “still a little wet, looked thinner than it did when dry, with noticeable bare skin extending further back over his skull.” The little details regarding John’s blackout sessions helped give life to the story, heavily emphasizing the severity of his amnesia while also building up a sense of mystery to drive the reader’s curiosity.

Beyond the quality of the writing, I appreciated the political aspect of the story. I liked how Kendall wrote about terrorism and how it affected the communities where the events occurred. Reading this story reminded me of 9/11 and the discussions regarding potential options to replace the twin towers.

Given all the reasons I stated above, I believe this book deserves a 4 out of 4. I loved how the story connected psychological and real-life issues and how the novel was shrouded in mystery. The book was exceptionally well-edited, which made it easy to read.

I would recommend The Freedom Building to people who enjoy a mix of political and psychological thrillers. There are a couple of dark aspects that may not appeal to everyone’s taste, but this is a high-quality, fast-paced story that mystery lovers should check out.

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[Mildred Echesa]

Political and psychological thrillers don't interest me at the moment so I will pass on reading this book

[sayoniwrites]

I would like to read this book as soon as possible! What would life look like if a person woke up from a three-year coma and that too with amnesia! Great recommendation.

[Elijah Enocent]

Being a student of political science, I am looking forward to reading this book to see the ideal purpose of the writer and what could have motivated the writing of the book. Most political Scientists like books that revile what is behind the tent.

[Sharon Christanto]

I'm not a fan of political thriller books, so I might miss this one. Still, your review is thoughtful and fascinating!

[Yomi Blue]

You've got me engaged to this story the moment you mentioned architecture! The potential of the story is honestly enough to prove this would be an interesting read. ALSO, the little snippets of the imagery are so enticing that I can't wait to start reading more of it!

[Oreoluwa281]

Splendid review! Not a fan of political and physiological thriller books but your review makes me want to give the freedom building a try