Review of Soul Seeker
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Review of Soul Seeker
[Following is a volunteer review of "Soul Seeker" by Kaylin McFarren.]
Kaylin Mcfarren's novel Soul Seeker is a supernatural thriller. The story opens with Benjamin Poe, a death row inmate, telling his attorney the torturous narrative of a vicious, soul-collecting demon named Crighton that leads to his crime. Crighton continues working for the devil after Poe's passing but is eventually fooled and taken prisoner by The Sovereign Sector, an organization known for conducting experiments on various supernatural entities. The scientists force Crighton and the angel targeted by Crighton into a soulmate connection and confine them together. Consequently, as loyalties change and covert information comes to light, Crighton is swiftly identified as the focus of Lucifer's retaliation.
The narrative is in the third-person point of view, zooming in and out of the story. As a result, I find the dialogue entertaining to read and highly authentic. It is almost as if McFarren's characters are autonomous in their decision-making and thinking. I would also commend the author for using the retrospection style, which gives the reader additional context surrounding the characters without interfering with the narration.
This book's overarching theme is one of my favorites. McFarren examines the balance between good and evil through the fantasy-driven plot. No character in this book is entirely free from blame, and Crighton does not carry only evil elements but also the qualities of a conscientious human being. He develops empathy and the ability to pardon those he loves. Angels are not all pure - some of whom are predatory and nasty. I adore the contrast between a good-intentioned demon and a malicious fallen angel. Although this book can initially appear to be a romantic fantasy story, the author encourages readers to evaluate characters based on their deeds rather than their external attributes or classification.
I do not find any negative aspects to this book. Although there are some explicit and unsettling sights and descriptions, the story's premise is encouraging. Being intrigued by the contrast between angels and devils, I appreciate the contradiction between Heaven and Hell.
The author's incredibly creative and vivid character and plot development are what I appreciate most. Furthermore, he does a phenomenal job of creating supporting stories that bolster the primary plot. The visual renderings of each demon, even Hell itself, are appealing. The author's descriptions are particularly impressive because they remind me of several religious texts I have read, which gives the fantasy story more credibility.
The book is free of grammatical errors and is well-edited. I am giving this book 5 out of 5 stars. I recommend the book to adults receptive to another interpretation of prevalent religious viewpoints.
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Kaylin Mcfarren's novel Soul Seeker is a supernatural thriller. The story opens with Benjamin Poe, a death row inmate, telling his attorney the torturous narrative of a vicious, soul-collecting demon named Crighton that leads to his crime. Crighton continues working for the devil after Poe's passing but is eventually fooled and taken prisoner by The Sovereign Sector, an organization known for conducting experiments on various supernatural entities. The scientists force Crighton and the angel targeted by Crighton into a soulmate connection and confine them together. Consequently, as loyalties change and covert information comes to light, Crighton is swiftly identified as the focus of Lucifer's retaliation.
The narrative is in the third-person point of view, zooming in and out of the story. As a result, I find the dialogue entertaining to read and highly authentic. It is almost as if McFarren's characters are autonomous in their decision-making and thinking. I would also commend the author for using the retrospection style, which gives the reader additional context surrounding the characters without interfering with the narration.
This book's overarching theme is one of my favorites. McFarren examines the balance between good and evil through the fantasy-driven plot. No character in this book is entirely free from blame, and Crighton does not carry only evil elements but also the qualities of a conscientious human being. He develops empathy and the ability to pardon those he loves. Angels are not all pure - some of whom are predatory and nasty. I adore the contrast between a good-intentioned demon and a malicious fallen angel. Although this book can initially appear to be a romantic fantasy story, the author encourages readers to evaluate characters based on their deeds rather than their external attributes or classification.
I do not find any negative aspects to this book. Although there are some explicit and unsettling sights and descriptions, the story's premise is encouraging. Being intrigued by the contrast between angels and devils, I appreciate the contradiction between Heaven and Hell.
The author's incredibly creative and vivid character and plot development are what I appreciate most. Furthermore, he does a phenomenal job of creating supporting stories that bolster the primary plot. The visual renderings of each demon, even Hell itself, are appealing. The author's descriptions are particularly impressive because they remind me of several religious texts I have read, which gives the fantasy story more credibility.
The book is free of grammatical errors and is well-edited. I am giving this book 5 out of 5 stars. I recommend the book to adults receptive to another interpretation of prevalent religious viewpoints.
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Soul Seeker
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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