Official Review: The Fifth kind. by Ariel V
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Official Review: The Fifth kind. by Ariel V
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Fifth kind." by Ariel V.]
We have a hard time wrapping our minds around how vast and ancient the universe is. The entirety of human civilization, including our wars, dreams, and accomplishments, doesn't even qualify as a tiny bump on the cosmic road. Why is it, then, that we have yet to find concrete evidence of extraterrestrial life? This contradiction lies at the heart of the Fermi paradox, which countless people have tried to explain. Is life extraordinarily rare? Is intelligence an anomaly? Are we looking for the wrong signals? Do we live in a simulated universe? Among these hypotheses, one disturbing possibility emerges: aliens are already here and don't want most of us to discover them.
Ariel V's The Fifth Kind is the culmination of the author's research and personal experiences regarding extraterrestrials. The title refers to close encounters of the fifth kind, events in which aliens and humans directly communicate. According to the book, alien races have been interacting with humans since the dawn of civilization, subtly leaving their marks on history, spreading their influence, and conducting experiments. Tempted by promises of advanced technologies, leaders and organizations worldwide cooperate with these foreign invaders while denying their existence to the public.
I was pleasantly surprised by the interesting bits of historical and cultural knowledge regarding ancient religions. Ariel V seems well-versed in the topic, highlighting common religious motifs between different cultures and citing authors such as Kersey Graves and Richard Carrier. That said, though the author displays excellent familiarity with the Bible and often dispenses biblical quotations, they don't hide their contempt for Abrahamic religions and religious institutions, especially the Catholic Church. The book highlights, among other aspects, God's support for cruel or immoral actions in the Old Testament and the Church's failure to deal with the systemic child abuse within the institution.
The book is divided into six chapters, but it's hard to tell where one chapter ends and another one starts due to the poor formatting. Moreover, the writing sometimes feels disjointed, jumping from topic to topic. There are also several grammatical and typographical errors, which, combined with the other issues, makes this book read more like a first draft. A few sentences are particularly challenging to understand: "After all this that I'm currently experiencing started around me, there is always this blue digital rain that, combined with the darkness within my eyes, when I close them, takes many different shapes and figures."
The Fifth Kind has the potential to be a stimulating book for ufologists and readers interested in encounters with extraterrestrial life. Sadly, its shortcomings prevent me from rating the title anything other than 2 out of 4 stars. While I would typically only deduct one point for poor editing, this book's issues are severe enough to impact the reading experience significantly. If you are skeptical about the subject or conspiracy theories in general, the book is unlikely to change your mind or provide much value. There are no profanities, but the author occasionally discusses heavy themes, such as slavery and child abuse.
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The Fifth kind.
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We have a hard time wrapping our minds around how vast and ancient the universe is. The entirety of human civilization, including our wars, dreams, and accomplishments, doesn't even qualify as a tiny bump on the cosmic road. Why is it, then, that we have yet to find concrete evidence of extraterrestrial life? This contradiction lies at the heart of the Fermi paradox, which countless people have tried to explain. Is life extraordinarily rare? Is intelligence an anomaly? Are we looking for the wrong signals? Do we live in a simulated universe? Among these hypotheses, one disturbing possibility emerges: aliens are already here and don't want most of us to discover them.
Ariel V's The Fifth Kind is the culmination of the author's research and personal experiences regarding extraterrestrials. The title refers to close encounters of the fifth kind, events in which aliens and humans directly communicate. According to the book, alien races have been interacting with humans since the dawn of civilization, subtly leaving their marks on history, spreading their influence, and conducting experiments. Tempted by promises of advanced technologies, leaders and organizations worldwide cooperate with these foreign invaders while denying their existence to the public.
I was pleasantly surprised by the interesting bits of historical and cultural knowledge regarding ancient religions. Ariel V seems well-versed in the topic, highlighting common religious motifs between different cultures and citing authors such as Kersey Graves and Richard Carrier. That said, though the author displays excellent familiarity with the Bible and often dispenses biblical quotations, they don't hide their contempt for Abrahamic religions and religious institutions, especially the Catholic Church. The book highlights, among other aspects, God's support for cruel or immoral actions in the Old Testament and the Church's failure to deal with the systemic child abuse within the institution.
The book is divided into six chapters, but it's hard to tell where one chapter ends and another one starts due to the poor formatting. Moreover, the writing sometimes feels disjointed, jumping from topic to topic. There are also several grammatical and typographical errors, which, combined with the other issues, makes this book read more like a first draft. A few sentences are particularly challenging to understand: "After all this that I'm currently experiencing started around me, there is always this blue digital rain that, combined with the darkness within my eyes, when I close them, takes many different shapes and figures."
The Fifth Kind has the potential to be a stimulating book for ufologists and readers interested in encounters with extraterrestrial life. Sadly, its shortcomings prevent me from rating the title anything other than 2 out of 4 stars. While I would typically only deduct one point for poor editing, this book's issues are severe enough to impact the reading experience significantly. If you are skeptical about the subject or conspiracy theories in general, the book is unlikely to change your mind or provide much value. There are no profanities, but the author occasionally discusses heavy themes, such as slavery and child abuse.
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The Fifth kind.
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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