My First 2 Star Review!!!
My First 2 Star Review for Neverdark
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I couldn't make it past the first few chapters. This book is a thinly veiled criticism on the modern world and its dependance on oil and technology. Kind of like reading a Grimm's fairy tale story for young children, cautioning them on the evils of industry. While I do support efforts to conserve our environment, I get enough preaching on the subject from the media.
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I am pleased-as-punch.
If I didn't offend the type of person who's tired of that pesky news media informing us about drowning polar bears, tornado swarms, and droughts, I'd consider the book a failure.
Funny thing is that in the end, it's the 'bad guys' and their technology who save the day. I've an inkling that this is how it will pan out for us in RL, too. At least, I hope so.
So, hooray for 2 Stars and a sincere thanks to the reviewer for bringing your very common and very valid opinion to the conversation!
:o)
Neverdark
reads:
I couldn't make it past the first few chapters. This book is a thinly veiled criticism on the modern world and its dependance on oil and technology. Kind of like reading a Grimm's fairy tale story for young children, cautioning them on the evils of industry. While I do support efforts to conserve our environment, I get enough preaching on the subject from the media.
***
I am pleased-as-punch.
If I didn't offend the type of person who's tired of that pesky news media informing us about drowning polar bears, tornado swarms, and droughts, I'd consider the book a failure.
Funny thing is that in the end, it's the 'bad guys' and their technology who save the day. I've an inkling that this is how it will pan out for us in RL, too. At least, I hope so.
So, hooray for 2 Stars and a sincere thanks to the reviewer for bringing your very common and very valid opinion to the conversation!
:o)
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Renee
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Apr 19, 2012 10:14PM
Sho, I admire you! You are much more gracious than I could possibly imagine myself ever being. :)
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Nice! When you write a book, you really put yourself out there and lately with all the social media, some authors behave in a very unbecoming way. I am sure it must be hard to see someone so easily trash (not in this case) what someone else has worked so hard over. But C.S. Einfeld: what a beautiful reaction to the review!! I am ever so delighted!
Most children's movies (and books) have a message like that. From Fables, Fairy Tales to our beloved Dr. Seuss, they all teach something. It's the very reason I so enjoyed Neverdark. It wasn't preachy at all.
Thanks guys!!We did make a conscious effort not to be "preachy", but there's a definite stance taken in Neverdark. However, it's always been something I hope parents and teachers will use as a launching point for *discussion* not indoctrination. Discussion is where learning begins and lesson #1 (imo) is *learn how to think for yourself*!
:o)
