Official Review: Begotten by Joseph Crew

Vic Chimezie · Post by **Vic Chimezie** » 03 Aug 2020, 16:19

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Begotten" by Joseph Crew.]

4 out of 4 stars

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Adam Cantwell couldn't reject the offer from his friend to deliver a car to someone in Turkey. His wife had just demanded a divorce, so he believed the trip would help him get some alone time to think things through.

The journey to Turkey served its purpose, but not as Adam wished it would. He was shocked to find out that the car he had driven from Germany to Turkey had explosives concealed in it. And much to his dismay, he is abducted in Turkey by Kurdish separatists. Despite Adam's predicament, he finds himself falling in love with the Kurdish woman he met en route to Turkey. Will Adam be able to get out of this ugly situation alive? Did his friend know about the concealed explosives in the car? You have to read this book to find out.

Begotten by Joseph Crew is a book that will fascinate and captivate lovers of historical fiction. It felt like I was in the car with Adam as he drove from Germany to Turkey due to how vivid the author's descriptions were. I felt like a tourist blessed with a well-informed guide. Above all, what I liked the most in this book was how the author was able to blend history lessons with fiction in this book. I was entertained and educated simultaneously! It just goes to show that this book is a product of rigorous research.

I love the author's writing style. The events follow a linear sequence, thereby making it easy to follow and understand. The characterization in this book is excellent, I must say. The characters are all unique, and I love how the author was able to portray their strengths and vulnerabilities. Hence, I was able to understand and relate to them better. I fell in love with Adam's character; he is honest, open-minded, and smart. More so, I appreciate the natural and free-flowing dialogues in this piece. It is distinct for each character, and some of their conversations made me laugh. I love that!

Mr. Joseph brings some political challenges faced by Turkey to light in this book. He also examines the effects of immigration in Europe through arguments between some characters in the book. I am sure readers interested in these topics will find the discussions between Adam and Ursula very informative. I cannot sufficiently commend the author for educating me.

What I disliked most about this book was the use of some German and Turkish words in it. I had to search for their meanings online. However, it didn't stop me from enjoying this book, and I think I know a few words in German now. This book is a perfect mix of romance, crime, travel, and mystery genres, so most readers will find it exciting. I found Begotten to be professionally edited and with almost no typo. I, therefore, rate it 4 out of 4 stars. It is inappropriate for kids due to its sexual content. Otherwise, lovers of fictionalized stories will find this book very fascinating.

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Olabode Joshua · Post by **Olabode Joshua** » 05 Aug 2020, 15:37

Wonderful review. I'm about to start singing hahaha....
This book is right up my alley. It is a perfect combination of my favourite genres. I'd also like to learn some German and Turkish words. Its Funny how " from Germany to Turkey" reminds me of Mesut Ozil.

Vic Chimezie · Post by **Vic Chimezie** » 05 Aug 2020, 16:05

Olabode Joshua wrote: ↑05 Aug 2020, 15:37 Wonderful review. I'm about to start singing hahaha....
This book is right up my alley. It is a perfect combination of my favourite genres. I'd also like to learn some German and Turkish words. Its Funny how " from Germany to Turkey" reminds me of Mesut Ozil.

You got me laughing on the Ozil stuff. Thanks for finding time to read and comment.

Samwisekoop · Post by **Samwisekoop** » 05 Aug 2020, 16:40

This book sounds awesome, and your review of it was extremely sufficient to its "awesomeness"!

You really gave all that I needed in deciding whether I would want to read the book, yet didn't give me enough so that I am craving for more! Well done! I love books with a little humor and sarcasm, so I'm glad that this book has it. I was wondering, can you somehow give me an idea of how bad the sexual content is in this book? That is the only red flag holding me back.

Vic Chimezie · Post by **Vic Chimezie** » 05 Aug 2020, 16:51

Samwisekoop wrote: ↑05 Aug 2020, 16:40 This book sounds awesome, and your review of it was extremely sufficient to its "awesomeness"! You really gave all that I needed in deciding whether I would want to read the book, yet didn't give me enough so that I am craving for more! Well done! I love books with a little humor and sarcasm, so I'm glad that this book has it. I was wondering, can you somehow give me an idea of how bad the sexual content is in this book? That is the only red flag holding me back.

On a scale of 1 to 5, the sexual content is just a 2. It is a good read. Thanks for finding time to read and comment.

Elvis Best · Post by **Elvis Best** » 05 Aug 2020, 17:00

I wonder if Adam was able to get out of his situation alive. Thanks for the insightful review. Good job!

kljrox · Post by **kljrox** » 05 Aug 2020, 17:53

Wow, what a wonderfully enthusiastic review! I love it when the author takes the time and effort to give the reader a front row seat for the adventure. Thanks for the excellent review.

Dayodiola · Post by **Dayodiola** » 06 Aug 2020, 00:18

Nice review, the author won't require any -much.

Doziesixtus · Post by **Doziesixtus** » 06 Aug 2020, 01:27

Olabode Joshua wrote: ↑05 Aug 2020, 15:37 Wonderful review. I'm about to start singing hahaha....
This book is right up my alley. It is a perfect combination of my favourite genres. I'd also like to learn some German and Turkish words. Its Funny how " from Germany to Turkey" reminds me of Mesut Ozil.

Lol. This got me.

Ivana Tomaš · Post by **Ivana Tomaš** » 06 Aug 2020, 01:32

The book seems to be full of elements of different cultures which is an immediate big plus. I am also interested in the fact that the author deals with immigrant topics. Thanks for the review!

Rodel Barnachea · Post by **Rodel Barnachea** » 06 Aug 2020, 02:23

I think I would find the lively descriptions enjoyable to read. Great review!

Valkyrie9 · Post by **Valkyrie9** » 06 Aug 2020, 03:08

It is always good to find an author that can place the reader right in the middle of the story through the way he describes the scene! Historical fiction is a difficult genre due to the depth a of research required to present a believable and well built story, and it sounds like this author did a great job. Thanks for the thorough review!

Samwisekoop · Post by **Samwisekoop** » 06 Aug 2020, 11:19

Vic Chimezie wrote: ↑05 Aug 2020, 16:51
Samwisekoop wrote: ↑05 Aug 2020, 16:40 This book sounds awesome, and your review of it was extremely sufficient to its "awesomeness"! You really gave all that I needed in deciding whether I would want to read the book, yet didn't give me enough so that I am craving for more! Well done! I love books with a little humor and sarcasm, so I'm glad that this book has it. I was wondering, can you somehow give me an idea of how bad the sexual content is in this book? That is the only red flag holding me back.
On a scale of 1 to 5, the sexual content is just a 2. It is a good read. Thanks for finding time to read and comment.

Thank you very much for answering my question!

SenSen · Post by **SenSen** » 06 Aug 2020, 16:24

His wife divorces him, he discovers explosives in his car, and gets himself abducted? Poor Adam. This seems like a series of unfortunate events happened to him. And I'm wondering did his friend try to kill him as he sends him with that car to Turkey? Or he didn't know about the explosive. Sounds intriguing. Thank you for the review!

Manang Muyang · Post by **Manang Muyang** » 06 Aug 2020, 19:29

I wonder how "Begotten" comes into the picture. And that cover, too. Like you, I'd like to ride shotgun with Adam from Germany to Turkey. But what a time to fall in love! This looks to be an explosive story, both literally and otherwise.