Review of Flying Saucer

[Mayang Bature]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Flying Saucer" by Richard Ramoie.]

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1 out of 5 stars

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Some believe that the end of the world will be caused by an alien invasion, others by Armageddon, and still others by super-advanced technology. Richard Ramoie's book, Flying Saucer, weaves all of these beliefs together and tells a story that does not dismiss any of these possibilities. It makes all of these beliefs play a role in the future of the Earth.

This is an account of the story without spoilers. It all started with Zoey and her best friend, Piper. Piper was attacked while riding her bike by aliens, who then artificially inseminated her with a mixture of human and alien DNA. She had a son, Richard, who grew up to be a very intelligent being with knowledge and abilities far beyond those of the average person. Richard was eventually instrumental in saving the world from impending doom. That's pretty much it.

While the book's premise initially piqued my interest, I found it fell short of my expectations. The main issue was that the characters Piper and Zoey, who were introduced at the beginning, were somewhat sidelined throughout the narrative. Richard and his adopted parents received most of the attention, and their dialogue often felt unnatural and robotic. The lack of depth and development in the characters and their interactions was noticeable. Abigail, Richard's first girlfriend, provided some much-needed humor, although it occasionally felt forced. Furthermore, the book left unanswered questions about the aliens' origins and their motives, particularly concerning Piper's encounter with them.

From the beginning, the story lacked suspense and failed to fully immerse the reader. It felt as though someone was hurriedly recounting an exciting event without building up the necessary anticipation. Even the story felt like bits and pieces of tropes that have been told countless times in the media, but this one was marred by an anticlimactic ending. Furthermore, the introduction of new characters without proper explanation added to the confusion and required constant backtracking.

Another puzzling aspect was the intended audience of the book. It touched on advanced physics and mechanics, referenced the Gospel of John in Revelation, and contained moments of graphic violence, making it unclear who the target readership was. Also, the writing style, while straightforward, resembled that of a children's coloring book, creating a mismatched tone.

Overall, Flying Saucer struggled to properly convey its moral message about coexisting beliefs and the harshness of life. It would have benefited from stronger storytelling and more comprehensive character development. The only aspect of this book that I liked was how concise it was. Any longer would have made it unbearable. Regrettably, its flaws overshadow its positives. I cannot recommend this book and rate it 1 out of 5 stars.

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[Amy Luman]

That’s so sad to hear. This is an amazing review even if it’s not positive. It contained all of the things that I needed to know. From the cover and from, probably the synopsis, I would have picked it, too. Now I won’t.

[NetMassimo]

The impression is that the novel you read is a draft, not a product ready to be published. A professional editor might help the author in the proper development of his ideas. Thank you for your honest review!

[Kebun Bunga]

The feedback provided on the review for "Flying Saucer" offers a fair and balanced evaluation of the book's strengths and weaknesses. The reviewer acknowledges the potential of weaving different beliefs together and creating a story that encompasses various possibilities for the end of the world.

However, the reviewer expresses their disappointment with the execution of the premise. They highlight the sidelining of certain characters, unnatural dialogue, lack of character depth and development, and unanswered questions regarding the aliens' origins and motives. The lack of suspense, confusion due to the introduction of new characters, and the unclear target audience are also mentioned.

The reviewer concludes that the book struggles to convey its moral message effectively and would have benefited from stronger storytelling and character development. They appreciate the concise length of the book but ultimately rate it 1 out of 5 stars and cannot recommend it.

[Seetha E]

Your initial review promised an interesting plot. But the following portions have warned me enough to stay away from this one.

Nice detailed review!