Review of The Other Side of Crisis

[Victoria Ukamaka]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Other Side of Crisis" by Bob Herpe.]

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3 out of 5 stars

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According to John F. Kennedy, the Chinese characters for 'crisis' offer an insight, combining two symbols—one for 'danger' and another for 'opportunity'—reminding us that every challenge contains a hidden potential for growth and transformation. In the spirit of this wisdom, The Other Side of Crisis by Bob Herpe offers a timely exploration of how we can transform our most daunting challenges into catalysts for personal and collective transformation.

The paths of Ernest Gravnick and Riana Dayan are crossed after both their lives, along with the lives of the other passengers on the El Al Boeing 787 and El Al 760 flights, are threatened. When they finally arrive at their respective homelands, they are to deal with past enemies. It seems that trouble follows them everywhere, though. Given how careless they were most of the time, were they each able to put an end to their nemeses, or is the reverse the case in their story? This book will open your mind to discovering how to embrace the dual nature of crises and unlock the opportunities hidden within.

I love that this book highlights the importance of family, friendship, and companionship in our lives. It also offers a good commentary on the role of external forces in fostering division and conflict between nations. Honestly, this book resonated with me on many levels. What manner of love can a woman have for a man to make her give her life for him on their wedding day, leaving behind her empire and her son? That was the only question on my mind when I read about Julie Winton. Not much was said about her in the book, but the little one said a lot. Also, this book made me stop to think about the number of innocents who lose their lives in the face of a crisis despite their ignorance of the cause of the crisis. I enjoyed reading this book, and it had an effect on me that I hadn't anticipated. It deserves a rating of 3 out of 5 stars.

There are some things I disliked about this book, which is why I removed two stars from the rating. There is an inconsistency with the identity of the character Aleena. It was first stated that she was the daughter of Senator Harry's younger brother, and later on, it was said that she was the daughter of his sister. Which was it? Brother or sister? There was also an inconsistency with whether Rumi was arrested before Zylah or if they were arrested together. Also, I was distracted by inconsistencies in the spelling of the names of different characters throughout the book, and I encountered some errors while reading it. In conclusion, I recommended The Other Side of Crisis by Bob Herpe to readers of contemporary fiction. Readers who cherish relationships and connections will appreciate the book's heartwarming themes.

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[Yasmine Zaki Muhieddine]

I enjoyed reading your review; I liked how it opened with JFK and the wisdom behind the Chinese character of the word 'crisis'. The book seems insightful and captivating.
However, I will pass on this one because of the lack of consistency and mostly because of the names that are not spelled right. I get easily distracted when there are such mistakes and confusions, and I won't be able to have a good reading experience.

[NetMassimo]

This novel has a great potential developing important themes in a thriller that is in many ways engaging but in other ways hindered by some problems. Some extra editing work might make it excellent. Thank you for your honest review!

[Dubem Jecinta]

The book’s exploration of crisis as both danger and opportunity is thought-provoking. It aligns well with John F. Kennedy’s perspective on the dual nature of challenges.The storyline involving Ernest Gravnick and Riana Dayan adds intrigue and suspense. Their journeys and the threats they face keep the reader engaged.

[Hay-bee Tosan]

The emphasis on family, friendship, and companionship enriches the narrative. These themes provide depth to the characters’ motivations and actions. The book provides insightful commentary on external forces and their role in fostering conflict. It reflects on how crises can be exacerbated by larger socio-political dynamics.

[Okobi Louis Awele]

Julie Winton’s sacrifice adds a powerful emotional element to the story. Her love and the choices she makes are compelling, even if her character is not extensively developed. The book’s reflection on the innocent lives lost in crises is poignant. It highlights the often-overlooked consequences of larger conflicts and crises.