Official Review: Jack Sterling by Ray Griggs

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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Jack Sterling" by Ray Griggs.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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Jack Sterling and the Spear of Destiny by Ray Griggs is the story of Jack Sterling, a marine anthropologist working together with his best friend and colleague, Dymitry, for an insurance company. However, they get wind of a ship that can turn their fortunes around. This lost ship contains Adolf Hitler's golden treasure and finding it will lead them to the spear of destiny — a spear that gives ultimate power to the one who wields it.

The characters in the book are very interesting; they are well developed. I applaud the author for taking the time to create relatable and realistic characters. Good characterization allows the reader to connect with the characters' personalities and complexities; it makes characters vivid, alive, and believable. The realness and the reader's ability to relate well with the characters are due to the author's detailed descriptions. For instance, Dymitry, Jack's best friend, can do anything to get a girl but hardly keeps them. This trait stems from his childhood experiences. Jack's private and secretive life can also be traced to the bond he has with his father.

The dialogues between the characters deserve a round of applause. They give sufficient information about the relationship the characters share, their personalities, and their moods, and the plot. The conversations are so engaging that readers will constantly anticipate the next discussion at the end of one. I like the dialogues the most; they are interesting to follow.

The author provided amazing descriptions in the book — he described different personalities, events, and actions vividly. The author also used figurative terms to color the reader's imaginative mind. I loved how he skillfully used literary terms — he transformed ordinary descriptions into evocative events and enhanced the emotional significance of passages, which gave the story a taste of poetry. This would help his readers understand the underlying symbolism of a scene.

The narration somehow reflected history. The author talked about a lot of historical events and personalities like Jesus Christ and Adolf Hitler. I love how he managed to blend fiction and history.

Some people might find a part of the book offensive — the part that has to do with Christians. The way he presents Christianity will not sit well with devout Christians. I find it a tad off-putting.

I found a few errors in the book; they were mainly typographical errors. However, I still found the book interesting and undeserving of anything lower than a perfect rating. Therefore, I'd give it four out of four stars.

It's an excellently written book; it cuts across all ages. It includes actions, treasure hunting, and there are enough adventures to keep you turning the pages. If you enjoy historical fiction stories, this it's for you.

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Jack Sterling
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[Kelyn]

I've heard the theory before about Hitler having access to the Spear of Destiny. Like the book, though, I take it as total fiction. I love that the author created realistic characters and brought them to life. I love books that have good character development. Unfortunately, the plot of the book just doesn't attract my interest. I'll be skipping this one. Thanks for the well-written review!

[Sararob06]

Anthropology is my passion and you piqued my interest by mentioning it. This sounds like a fun read, I’ll be adding it to my TBR!