Official Review: The World of Ato by Patrick Borosky

Post by **Kibet Hillary** » 11 Mar 2019, 04:56

This is an incredible story. I am grateful that I happened to have read the review because right now I am purposing to read this book. Thanks for the well-written and detailed review. Some aspects such as the multiplicity of perspectives from the book, especially as regards the arts, is interesting.

Hiruni Bhagya 81 · Post by **Hiruni Bhagya 81** » 11 Mar 2019, 05:06

I enjoy reading fantasy fictions very much. And from what I read in the sample I can agree with you about the lyrical quality of Ato's dreams. I just could picture everything in my mind. So thanks for the lovely review. I'll definitely read this book.

gali · Post by **gali** » 11 Mar 2019, 05:08

A YA fantasy tale revolving around a girl who can enter the worlds she draws sounds promising. The extra layer of meaning should more depth to the tale. I liked "His Dark Materials" trilogy but don't think it is for me. Hopefully, those minor errors were fixed by now. Thank you for the review!

onemorechap · Post by **onemorechap** » 11 Mar 2019, 05:30

Very enlightening review! I have never come across such a book that gives suvh deep wisdom about art on the reader. I loved all the little details about Iro and the no face man, and your review really makes me read the rest of the book! In a way, the story reminded me of my childhood, when I used to love the movie for Barbie Rapunzel hahahah! Drawing your getaways sounds the best plot for a book, if only we could do this too!

EmmanuelVictor · Post by **EmmanuelVictor** » 11 Mar 2019, 05:30

Amanda Deck wrote: ↑30 Jun 2018, 14:21 This would be great for my granddaughter - but not for a few years I suppose. You said young adult to adult and she's not ready for what sounds like a bit too-deep philosophy quite yet. She's able to discuss these things on a surface level, she's very interested in art of all types, and can understand that there is meaning in art but she's only ten. Hard to say if this would intrigue her or just overwhelm her. I think I need to buy it and save it for a few years instead of just forgetting about it, your review makes me immediately imagine her in the story!

That's really thoughtful of you to consider your granddaughter's level of emotional feelings

00LynnMarie · Post by **00LynnMarie** » 11 Mar 2019, 05:53

The high praise this book has received from you, makes me definitely want to read it. The fantasy genre is near and dear to my heart, and this particular story sounds quite compelling. A girl who can bring her paintings to life, dragons and other magical creatures, a faceless man feeding on people's souls, all sound like they will make for an entertaining and fantastical journey into a creative new world. I am very excited about this one and am putting it on my want-to-read shelf immediately!

randompersonavility · Post by **randompersonavility** » 11 Mar 2019, 05:59

This sounds like a good fantasy adventure book! Also, the premise of a girl having an ability to enter the world she draws is very intriguing.

aolayide · Post by **aolayide** » 11 Mar 2019, 06:15

"The World of Ato" by Patrick Borosky compels me to see the world from Ato's perspective. Bringing a dream to live in a painting, that is a unique talent! I am compelled to know more about Ato.
Thank you, for such a brilliant review.

Ferdinand_Otieno · Post by **Ferdinand_Otieno** » 11 Mar 2019, 06:41

This is a Young adult fantasy novel on mythology, adventure, friendship, conflict, and determination. The book is free on Kindle Unlimited and has a well-detailed OnlineBookClub review. Congrats @patborosky for the BOTD.

jgrimshaw · Post by **jgrimshaw** » 11 Mar 2019, 06:42

This book sounds really good. Fantasy, art, and well developed characters? That’s my kind of book. I also love books tended for younger readers which also have an appeal to adults.

Elizabeth Pass · Post by **Elizabeth Pass** » 11 Mar 2019, 06:46

I love that she can travel to different places through her art. I especially love that she has a dragon as a companion.

Kister Bless · Post by **Kister Bless** » 11 Mar 2019, 06:50

The World of Ato by Patrick Borosky sounds like a great book. The book is about Ato a 15-year-old girl who lives alone in a house on top of a hill overlooking the Crimson Kingdom. I would love to read the whole book for it sounds enchanting. Great review!

LV2R · Post by **LV2R** » 11 Mar 2019, 06:58

The book sounds quite interesting with Ato having the ability from her dragon friend, Iro, to enter the art worlds she paints and facing temptations and characters in her adventures with her friend, Reed. The author's versatile writing skill with allegories sound very artistic.

María Andrea Fernández Sepúlveda · 11 Mar 2019, 07:10

At a first glance, the novel targets young adult readers, yet there is an extra layer of meaning. For adult readers, it becomes an allegory on human condition and contemporary society. For example, Ato is amazed that the happy people of the bazaar in Myr choose to deliberately ignore the horrible life of the poor people living beyond the hill. She understands that in a way she had done the same by drawing people only in their happiest moments. Her journey helps her develop both as a person and as an artist. Iro opens her eyes with respect to the role of art and the artist. She learns that once it is finished, a painting does not belong to her anymore. On the one hand, the artist’s tragedy is that people will not see exactly what s/he intended. On the other hand, the multiplicity of perspectives is part of the beauty of art.

This is an amazingly insightful reflection. It reminds me a bit of the struggle we face nowadays of only seeing the positive light of people on social media. Being myself an amateur artist, I can empathize with Ato's plight.
I usually don't read fantasy stories but the layers your review shows on this one definitely makes me want to add the book to my to-read shelf.
I rarely read such an enthusiastic review and I'm sure all the praise is highly deserved. Thank you!