Review of The Karma Kaper
Posted: 16 Dec 2022, 11:55
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Karma Kaper" by Noel Anenberg.]
Having a twin is a beautiful experience, but having a mischievous twin is usually a disaster waiting to happen. In this action thriller, The Karma Kaper, by Noel Anenberg, Walter Shore learns the truth the hard way. Barry, Walter's twin brother, was a high-end Hollywood producer who had stayed at the top by cheating and swindling unsuspecting rich folks into investing in his movie. On the other hand, Walter was just an accountant; however, he knew what his brother did but turned a blind eye. That is until he is fed to a meat grinder by the Russians who mistook him for Barry. He dies and moves to heaven.
On getting to heaven, Walter looks for a way to reincarnate, as he believes he was wrongfully murdered and his wife Hannah is almost due. He steps into the temple of Lord Ganesh, a Hindu God, and implores his case; Ganesh agrees to send him back as a chihuahua, advising him to do good, collect good karma, and produce his movie to get a shot at having his old body back. Walter accepts and arrives on earth as a chihuahua, a talking one. How would Walter convince his brother to turn a new leaf? Or produce Ganesh's movie? Would he ever regain his human form? The pages of The Karma Kaper by Noel Anenberg hold the answers to these questions.
I had always wondered what happened when one died, and this book gave some insight, which I was very interested in. Walter's arrival in heaven showed an advancement over what we knew. We had never really thought about heaven being Google-controlled; that was interesting to witness. It is quite unfortunate what happened to Walter; however, as Lord Ganesh said, he was mute about his brother's illegal activities, which cost him. This book was written in the third person and is centered around Walter and his experiences as a chihuahua. I admired him in a way; it must not have been easy to think logically in a chihuahua's body.
This book perfectly blended suspense, mystery, humor, and fiction. The author did a good job in the explication of the theme. I also enjoyed how the author made Walter's life as a chihuahua interesting. The book uses simple dialogue to convey its thoughts. No doubt everyone would have an easy time understanding the storyline. One scene in which FDR was sent to the masseuse stood out because I found it funny. This book is quite sure to give its audience a good time.
The only thing I disliked about the story was its inconclusive nature. Some questions concerning Walter's a chihuahua/human nature were left unanswered. Also, Barry seemed not to have gotten what he deserved. However, apart from these, every event added up to the next. The book was professionally edited, as I only found one error while reading.
The Karma Kaper by Noel Anenberg receives a full rating of 5 out of 5 from me for its exciting plot and intense humor. I recommend this book to audiences interested in mystery, fantasy, and action thrillers.
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The Karma Kaper
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Having a twin is a beautiful experience, but having a mischievous twin is usually a disaster waiting to happen. In this action thriller, The Karma Kaper, by Noel Anenberg, Walter Shore learns the truth the hard way. Barry, Walter's twin brother, was a high-end Hollywood producer who had stayed at the top by cheating and swindling unsuspecting rich folks into investing in his movie. On the other hand, Walter was just an accountant; however, he knew what his brother did but turned a blind eye. That is until he is fed to a meat grinder by the Russians who mistook him for Barry. He dies and moves to heaven.
On getting to heaven, Walter looks for a way to reincarnate, as he believes he was wrongfully murdered and his wife Hannah is almost due. He steps into the temple of Lord Ganesh, a Hindu God, and implores his case; Ganesh agrees to send him back as a chihuahua, advising him to do good, collect good karma, and produce his movie to get a shot at having his old body back. Walter accepts and arrives on earth as a chihuahua, a talking one. How would Walter convince his brother to turn a new leaf? Or produce Ganesh's movie? Would he ever regain his human form? The pages of The Karma Kaper by Noel Anenberg hold the answers to these questions.
I had always wondered what happened when one died, and this book gave some insight, which I was very interested in. Walter's arrival in heaven showed an advancement over what we knew. We had never really thought about heaven being Google-controlled; that was interesting to witness. It is quite unfortunate what happened to Walter; however, as Lord Ganesh said, he was mute about his brother's illegal activities, which cost him. This book was written in the third person and is centered around Walter and his experiences as a chihuahua. I admired him in a way; it must not have been easy to think logically in a chihuahua's body.
This book perfectly blended suspense, mystery, humor, and fiction. The author did a good job in the explication of the theme. I also enjoyed how the author made Walter's life as a chihuahua interesting. The book uses simple dialogue to convey its thoughts. No doubt everyone would have an easy time understanding the storyline. One scene in which FDR was sent to the masseuse stood out because I found it funny. This book is quite sure to give its audience a good time.
The only thing I disliked about the story was its inconclusive nature. Some questions concerning Walter's a chihuahua/human nature were left unanswered. Also, Barry seemed not to have gotten what he deserved. However, apart from these, every event added up to the next. The book was professionally edited, as I only found one error while reading.
The Karma Kaper by Noel Anenberg receives a full rating of 5 out of 5 from me for its exciting plot and intense humor. I recommend this book to audiences interested in mystery, fantasy, and action thrillers.
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The Karma Kaper
View: on Bookshelves