Review of The Celtic Knot

[Anthony__]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Celtic Knot" by Steven Gnewkowski.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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Everything happens for a reason, and time is indeed valuable. What happens when memories are forgotten and time is lost? What blessing does the future hold? Steven Gnewkowski provides a glimpse into the true essence of time in his first novel titled The Celtic Knot. This book will help the reader to have a rooted understanding of what hope truly means.

The love between Kate and her father, Andrew Shaw, is put to the test when Andrew goes missing without a trace. Having no recollection of who he was or where he lived, Andrew was made to start a new life in York while assuming a new identity as Max. Years later, Kate left no stone unturned as she desperately searched for her father. Will distance serve as a barrier to their reunion? What happens to Max, who has no recollection of his true identity? Can their love stand the test of time, or will it create hurt when discoveries are made? Discover the answer to these questions in this 107-page novel.

I value Steven Gnewkowski’s use of dramatic irony as an element for the development of the plot. That is seen in several instances in the book, such as when Duncan bought a music box from his father-in-law and performed surgery on him without knowing who he was. Right from the beginning of the novel, the true identity of Max is made known to the reader, but other characters in the book are oblivious to this fact. Steven Gnewkowski employs foreshadowing to create a feeling of suspense in the reader’s mind. For instance, when Andrew was preparing to attend his daughter’s birthday celebration with excitement, the author reveals the sad occurrence. That creates a longing desire in the readers' minds. Also, this book will give the reader explicit knowledge of what it means to pursue a dream and appreciate the importance of family and love. Based on these reasons, I am rating the book 4 out of 4 stars. Also, the book was well edited. I found only a few grammatical errors that did not affect my reading experience.

My favorite character is Kate. She embodies hope, understanding, and endurance. I am amazed at how she built herself up to be a strong woman despite the hurt she was going through. Even though her father disappeared when she was young, she never lost sight of her connection with him, which became her driving force in searching for his whereabouts. I enjoyed the book, and there is nothing to dislike about it.

In conclusion, I recommend this book to individuals who have lost hope searching for what they truly desire. The book gives a deeper insight into what family is all about.

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[Manas Ranjan Mishra]

Thanks for the honest review. Will for sure try this book.

[Blessing Odii]

The character, Max made me want to read this beautiful book. Interesting review.

[Rhodahams]

This looks like another beautiful masterpiece by Steven. I wonder how possible it is for someone to completely forget their identity and start a new life. Would she later even find him?

[Rhodahams]

Thanks for the honest review. Will for sure try this book.

It definitely looks like one to try. I was impressed by the reviewer's honesty and well-detailed review. I'm sure I will look forward to reading this one. I hope we have a fantastic time.

[Reading_Jack]

It has an interesting storyline. I am adding this to my book shelf.

[cutemami]

I am so excited to read this book sometime soon. Thank you for the informative review.

[Aisha Yakub]

This is a great review. I know what to expect when I pick this book to read.

[Pauline Parnell]

I have not lost hope for what I'm searching for, but I will still read this book. Family is the primary agent of socialization When that is missing there is always trouble. Thank you for the review.