Review of Sentence of Death Denied

[Ekezie1998]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Sentence of Death Denied" by Anita Tiemeyer.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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Do we often ignore a terrible experience or face it boldly? A person’s past often may leave a permanent scar, but the most important fact is how the whole situation is handled. Joe, despite his mental baggage, is eager to fulfill his goals, but he soon discovers that reality may sometimes hit hard.

Sentence of Death Denied by Anita Tiemeyer is a coming-of-age novel that tells the story of young Joe Pierce, a bright and talented child with dreams and aspirations. But with his traumatic past and the difficulties that stand in his way, can Joe succeed, or will he be pulled under the tides? How will his life change after another family takes him in? Find out in this amazing piece of historical fiction.

I found several positive aspects in this book. Firstly, I would like to note that there were only a few errors discovered in this book. This goes to show that it was professionally edited. Another important aspect is the use of historical references, which clearly show proof of proper research on the writer's part. The writer makes use of elaborate themes to indulge readers. My personal favorite is the conflict of religion which runs throughout the book.

Joe discovers that his society has prejudice towards the Jewish religion, and this notion results from their supposed belief in the Christian faith. But like Joe, we are encouraged to remain steadfast in any religion or faith that we commit to. A deep insight is given into religion, and I feel that the author relayed a point to ponder on.

Another beautiful aspect that I noticed in this book is the notion of sexuality amongst children and teenagers. Joe discarded the teachings and warnings of his staunch Catholic family to pursue a relationship with Alyssa. Though it did not end positively, he learned a lot from his failed relationship. Likewise, youths should be taught and educated on the giant spectrum that is sexuality. They should not be encouraged to be sexually active, but they should know the dos and don’ts required. This is a topic that many books fail to point out, but I feel that the author was able to leave a sufficiently positive impact.
 
I am happy to note that I did not find any negative aspects in this book, except the mentioned minor errors. The book had a delicate tone and well-rounded characters with perfectly expressed emotions. As a result of the above-stated reasons, I rate this book four out of four stars. I was impressed with the author’s use of an extensive vocabulary to spread the message contained in this book. I recommend this book to everyone interested in historical fiction and those insistent on persevering through adversity.

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[Nwadinso Michael]

Tge book tells the story of a young joe with a traumatic past. There is alot that he has passed and it somehow determines his future. I would love to read this book so as to know if he survived his struggles. Thanks for your review.

[Ajiboye Shola]

I think joe's life is a big lesson to people around me, I like to read this book to know how he was able to pass over his problems so that I can encourage people here to do so

[Julius Nwohiri]

The author’s choice of title is very impressive. I am certain that many a reader will be captivated by this beautiful title. Thanks for the review.

[Julius Nwohiri]

The author’s choice of title is very impressive. I am certain that many a reader will be captivated by this beautiful title. Thanks for the review.

[Mbenma Esther 080]

It's not easy to preserve in hard times but it changes our life. Thanks for the review.

[Fareed Regal]

Religious conflict is as prevalent today as it has been through the ages. Throw in a bit of romance and you have very good ingredients for a great story. Thank you for a very good review which will encourage readers of these genres to get hold of this one.

[Aisha Yakub]

I like that he learned lessons from a seemingly failed event; great attitude. Seems like a nice read. Thank you for the review.

[Walter R]

This looks like quite an intriguing plot or storyline. Would love to get hands on this book. Great review.

[VictoriousReader]

I love a well-researched book. I would like to know more about the life of Joe Pierce. I love that the author tackled such important topics.