Official Review: Elephants and Chopping Blocks Retain The...

[topdan30]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Elephants and Chopping Blocks Retain Their Natural Color" by J. Hawki.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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Elephants and Chopping Blocks Retain Their Natural Color is a novel by J. Hawki. The book put me off at first with its title and the cover page design until I read the description. This is not a children book as some may think, but a fictional book with crime, mystery, horror, investigation, and love. It contains sex, violence language and graphic scenes which makes it inappropriate for children. Therefore, I recommend it to lovers of a good fictional novel with much drama and suspense.

Dr Kirsten Leone is a psychiatrist working in Baltimore. After experiencing heartbreak, she decided to spend her work leave with her family in New York. She did not know that her experience on the train from Baltimore to New York will change her life forever.

A vicious and prolific killer is back after an extended absence and returned to Baltimore metro area. He kills indiscriminately. Like death itself, it was difficult to envisage how he will strike, where and why he strikes. The only thing that is certain is when. The FBI needs Dr Kirsten Leone to help out in their investigation as she had done before on this same case.

At this stage, the hunters are now the hunted as the killer is determined to take them all down. The killer is now obsessed with Dr Kirsten and determined to have her and take her down.

Why is the killer obsessed with her? What turned her from being part of the hunter to become a prey of this vicious killer?

This is a book I enjoyed reading. It has a lot of likeable, well-developed and detailed characters. All characters belonged together as none looks out of place. The book is just 222 pages and 69 chapters. It has a lovely conclusion but leaves numerous questions for the next book. The story in this book moves at a good pace and it’s easy to get absorbed in it.

There were so many aspects of this story that I love. Leone’s family and their attitude towards life, the theory of Dr Kirsten about the mental status of the killer and the unrelenting nature of the killer in subduing his prey make the book interesting to read. I also love Joe Leone’s theory which says; “Who will prevail and who will perish is determined much more by who is more expert in the use of the weapon than by who is male and who is female”. The theory brings into view the issue of gender equality.

I found no flaw in this book, and I am anxious to read the second book. Therefore, I rate Elephants and Chopping Blocks Retain Their Natural Color 4 out of 4 stars.

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[stacie k]

What a curious title! It speaks well of the book that you are eager to read the next one. Thanks for a great review!

[Ruba Abu Ali]

I am intrigued, and I will add this book to my reading list. Thank you for the captivating review.

[Marissa Michael]

You got me when I read this part of your review:
"Why is the killer obsessed with her? What turned her from being part of the hunter to become a prey of this vicious killer?" Thanks for your review of this book.

[Rafaella Michailidou]

I'm happy to see that good thriller book are out there. It's my favorite genre and they're really hard to write them so the reader won't know or guess the end. This book is a good example of "don't judge the book by its cover", thanks to you I'll give it a chance!

[AmySmiles]

It sounds like you really enjoyed this, especially since you are looking forward to reading more. Something disinterests me with this book and I don't even know how to pin point it. I don't think I'll be reading this one, but I appreciate the review.

[joycechitwa]

I was actually surprised to read that it is not a children's book, but on the contrary, contains graphic murder and adult content. Makes me wonder why the author settled for that title and cover page. Either way, it's a good thing that the author delivered on an engaging and suspenseful read. Glad you enjoyed it and are looking forward to reading the next book!

[topdan30]

Am happy you enjoyed the review. you wont be disappointed reading this book.

[topdan30]

What a curious title! It speaks well of the book that you are eager to read the next one. Thanks for a great review!

You welcome and thanks for commenting. Good the title attracts you.

[topdan30]

I am intrigued, and I will add this book to my reading list. Thank you for the captivating review.

you welcome. Happy you enjoyed the review. You will sure enjoy the book.

[topdan30]

You got me when I read this part of your review:
"Why is the killer obsessed with her? What turned her from being part of the hunter to become a prey of this vicious killer?" Thanks for your review of this book.

Am glad you enjoy it. Thanks for reading and commenting

[topdan30]

I'm happy to see that good thriller book are out there. It's my favorite genre and they're really hard to write them so the reader won't know or guess the end. This book is a good example of "don't judge the book by its cover", thanks to you I'll give it a chance!

Truely its "dont judge a book by its cover" really enjoyed the book. I know you will too.

[topdan30]

It sounds like you really enjoyed this, especially since you are looking forward to reading more. Something disinterests me with this book and I don't even know how to pin point it. I don't think I'll be reading this one, but I appreciate the review.

I did enjoy myself. Thanks for appreciating the review.

[topdan30]

I was actually surprised to read that it is not a children's book, but on the contrary, contains graphic murder and adult content. Makes me wonder why the author settled for that title and cover page. Either way, it's a good thing that the author delivered on an engaging and suspenseful read. Glad you enjoyed it and are looking forward to reading the next book!

Suprised too. But she did deliver in her writting and even in drawing home the title.

[jcoad]

Add me to the list of people who don't understand the title. Your review makes the book sound like a quick paced thriller, which is what I like. Sounds like an "Alex Cross" type killer. I appreciate your review and it definitely has me wanting to read the book.