Review of Star Bright

Grace Elkana · Post by **Grace Elkana** » 07 Dec 2022, 02:57

[Following is a volunteer review of "Star Bright" by A. F. Carcirieri, Jr.]

5 out of 5 stars

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Star Bright by A. F. Carcirieri, Jr is a collection of stories that revolve around the reverence and acknowledgment of the existence of the morning star — Planet Venus. It is not only reverenced as a planet but also as a deity to be served, worshiped, and with influence over humanity.

From the stories of Shay Op Ta to that of Adolphone and many more, the book brings to light the significance of spiritual oversight, the firm belief in supernatural beings by humans, and how it shapes their lives, activities, and decisions.

The writer's ability to carve out fiction from historical events was fascinating. The tales crafted with each story were weaved perfectly well. For instance, in the story of Chronikulos, the writer used Rhodes as the setting and beautifully fused the 1481 earthquake in Rhodes into the story. I also noticed that in the story of Adhémar and the pagan kids, the Great Plague was mentioned. This feature would help the reader learn about historical events they might not be aware of while enjoying the stories.

The writer's use of the war between God and Satan, found in the Christians' holy book as the first chapter, was a beautiful choice. It automatically made the book an exciting read, especially for lovers of history and ancient knowledge. In that chapter, the writer also flawlessly brought his imagination to life. He told his version of the story but was careful not to alter so much from the original tale. However, some Christian fanatics might find it offensive, as that chapter would read as blasphemy.

Carcirieri had a flawless use of grammar and vocabulary in this book. This feature would make Star Bright a good book for anyone seeking to increase their knowledge of diverse words.

Another exciting feature in the book is the use of Greek mythology — the gods and goddesses worshiped back then and even now. The author talks about some of these deities and the regard with which they are held. It is a plus for the reader, as no knowledge is a waste. While on it, the writer also brings to light some strange names. For instance, in the story of Quuaullu and King Zobii, he mentions some distinct clans, Maya and Apzach. He also mentions the serpent, Vuluvuck Ek', whom they worship. I find these names interesting, as they give me a deeper view of the characters' lives. It feels like learning about a new culture, and I love it.

Star Bright was a fantastic and compelling read. I enjoyed it and disliked nothing. I'd strongly recommend it to scholars and lovers of history. It might irk some religious fanatics, as there was great reverence for deities. There were only two errors; it showed the book was professionally edited. Since there was nothing to dislike and the book was well-edited, I'd rate it five out of five stars.

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Nonso Samuelson · Post by **Nonso Samuelson** » 21 Dec 2022, 11:52

Interesting take on the story of Planet Venus. I also love it when real stories and myths and weaved together and told through use of fiction. It makes it all the more engaging. This a good review. Keep it up.

Sam Ibeh · Post by **Sam Ibeh** » 22 Dec 2022, 06:57

Historical fiction can be hard to do, as the author has to match facts with fiction. Great to see that the author did a great job here.

Nzube Chizoba Okeke · Post by **Nzube Chizoba Okeke** » 23 Dec 2022, 02:44

I like Greek mythology. The fact that it was used in this book is reason enough for me to consider reading it.

Chinazo Anozie · Post by **Chinazo Anozie** » 24 Dec 2022, 13:31

I'm intrigued by how the author combined historical facts with fiction, so I'll check this book out. Thanks for your very enjoyable and detailed review!

Hazel Mae Bagarinao · Post by **Hazel Mae Bagarinao** » 24 Dec 2022, 17:53

Another exciting feature in the book is the use of Greek mythology — the gods and goddesses worshiped back then and even now.

Back in high school, Greek mythology is one of my favorites. I'm fascinated with Gods and Goddesses. It brings me a good imagination of fantasy. This book sounds amazing. I wanna dive into it. Thanks for your fantastic review!

Post by **Diana Lowery** » 26 Dec 2022, 09:12

I am not a religious fanatic, but I don't think I would enjoy this book. I did enjoy your review. Your enthusiastic tone was very persuasive.

Obinna Chima Agoms · Post by **Obinna Chima Agoms** » 27 Dec 2022, 02:22

I like to learn new words when I read books. I look forward to learning those new words from Starlight.

Unique Ego · Post by **Unique Ego** » 27 Dec 2022, 02:34

God and Satan from the Christian context, a serpent god, the gods and goddesses of Greek mythology, and more all woven into one story. Many of these have conflicting ideas and beliefs around them, so I'd like to see how the author brought them all together in the same book. Sounds like a promising read.

Bernard Udofia · Post by **Bernard Udofia** » 27 Dec 2022, 02:41

As a Christian, I can understand that many Christians may be put off by how the idea of God may have been used in this writing. But I believe no one has autonomy over any deity. Besides from the review, it seems the author tried to preserve the original stories as much as possible, and that's good enough for me. Plus, I'd also like to read about the other deities and names from other religions and practices. This does sound like a good book for scholars and historians. Great and detailed review too.