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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Mystical Musings" by R.K. Wheeler.]

Mystical Musings by R.K. Wheeler brings to life a world of myth and legend through flowing poetic prose. Werewolves, vampires, fairies and superheroes are some of the
characters that feature in this work. The biblical story of Adam and Eve plus the devastating effect of Lucifer's rebellion does a good job of spicing up the story. Conflict between angels and demons is the icing on the cake, bringing about a scenario in which immortal beings descend upon earth, where they are clearly don't belong.

The engaging and captivating writing storytelling made me not put the book down until I was done. I especially liked the all so familiar experience of reading one continuous story although this is a collection of poems. Succeeding poems provided further information about preceding ones, thus enlightening me more about concepts that might have eluded me. Another thing that grasped my attention was the beautiful presentation of the text. This the apex of the whimsical feeling I had when I started reading. The poems are also short, ranging from a few lines to not more than three pages per poem.

The imagery, rhyme and repetition used throughout the book clearly fit the occasion and I have no complains about it. However, some terms and concepts had me employing the assistance of google plus a dictionary. I ended up being grateful because I expanded my vocabulary and added to more information to my general knowledge. How the author artfully linked the origin of vampires to the bible had me gaping but it was a pleasant read. His explanation had me doing some deep thinking and applauding him for his well presented work. As a result, I was especially intrigued to find out who the first Vampire was. Lovers of Greek mythology will definitely have an easy time sailing through the poems because a few characters from the legendary tales are featured.

The themes of conflict, family feuds, sibling rivalry and parenthood are tackled in a pleasing manner. Although most of the book is about out of this world experiences, the author winds it up with a heartfelt tribute to his grandmother plus the realities of marriage life and raising children. This will encourage readers to keep in touch with their bloodline and always strive to be there for them. At the very end of the book, references for this work are provided and this will aid readers who wish to seek further information about any mentioned topics.

I could tell that the book was well edited but I noticed 3 minor typos throughout the whole book. Besides that, the last poem of the book although error free, is written in a different font. This however does not prevent me from giving it a rating of 4 out of 4 stars and recommending it to anyone who wishes to be transported to a world of mystery.

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The out-of-the-world experience is really good for someone who needs a book to be lost on. I like this! The plot is my type. I like to give it a shot!

I'm glad you enjoyed this one. I don't think it's up my alley, though. Still, you had a lot of good information to base my decision on. Thanks.

kandscreeley wrote: ↑04 Feb 2018, 08:48 I'm glad you enjoyed this one. I don't think it's up my alley, though. Still, you had a lot of good information to base my decision on. Thanks.

You're welcome. Thank you for your feedback.

Sahani Nimandra wrote: ↑04 Feb 2018, 07:00 The out-of-the-world experience is really good for someone who needs a book to be lost on. I like this! The plot is my type. I like to give it a shot!

If the plot is your type then you'll be hooked right from the cover.

The story full of demons, vampires, immortal beings sounds intriguing and interesting. It's an amazing, critical review. Thanks

Sarah Tariq wrote: ↑04 Feb 2018, 12:48 The story full of demons, vampires, immortal beings sounds intriguing and interesting. It's an amazing, critical review. Thanks

You're welcome. For the content to be represented in the form of poetry kept me glued.

Thank you for the review. The book sounds very intriguing and it is one I may like to try.

Cherylrsh wrote: ↑04 Feb 2018, 18:22 Thank you for the review. The book sounds very intriguing and it is one I may like to try.

You're welcome. I hope you get the chance to try it.

A very interesting review. It is not something I had thought about, to produce a book from the viewpoint of poetry building from one poem to the next. An interesting concept. Undecided at this time whether I will give it a go but your review certainly urges me to do so.

The content is awesome,out of this world,fiction brought to life:just the way I like it

Cherylrsh wrote: ↑08 Feb 2018, 14:39 A very interesting review. It is not something I had thought about, to produce a book from the viewpoint of poetry building from one poem to the next. An interesting concept. Undecided at this time whether I will give it a go but your review certainly urges me to do so.

Thank you. I really enjoyed the step by step progression of the book.

Shivon wrote: ↑08 Feb 2018, 17:27 The content is awesome,out of this world,fiction brought to life:just the way I like it

If the content appeals to you, I promise that you will not be disappointed.

I'm glad you enjoyed this book so thoroughly. Seems like a really interesting way to tell a story by using poetry that builds on its self. Nice review!

CommMayo wrote: ↑09 Feb 2018, 14:45 I'm glad you enjoyed this book so thoroughly. Seems like a really interesting way to tell a story by using poetry that builds on its self. Nice review!

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