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Assaulted Souls
Nathan King wakes up one day freezing cold and starving with hunger on a tattered mattress in a dark cave, and has no idea where or who he is. He meets Edward Sole, evidently his protector, who tells him a nuclear bomb has been dropped and most, if not all of the world, has been destroyed. Slowly the realization sinks in that in this horrific post-apocalyptic landscape, there are no rules, no laws. Cannibalism is rampant, mutant animals and humans are on the attack.With all communication cut off, and meager supplies, every day becomes a fight for survival and sanity.To make matters worse, a band of savages called The Neanderthals have emerged who rape, pillage, and murder for more than just survival. They enjoy it.Fighting for their survival and hoping to find a more hospitable island off the coast of Prince Edward Island, Ed and Nathan team up with Cadence Whitaker, Nathan's girlfriend whom he has no recollection of, and fierce warrior Velvet Jones to try and hatch a plan to escape the island before they're all killed.In the meantime, Ed has begun a slow descent into madness, leaving the group wondering who the enemy really is. A lightning-paced, action-packed exploration of a terrifying existence in a wasteland resulting from humankind's stupidity.
183 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 20, 2012
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William Blackwell
40 books73 followersCanadian dark fiction author William Blackwell studied journalism at Mount Royal University and English literature at The University of British Columbia. He worked as a journalist and a newspaper editor for many years before pursuing his passion for storytelling.
His novels have been characterized as graphic, edgy, and at times terrifying. Currently living on a secluded acreage on Prince Edward Island, Blackwell finds much of his inspiration from Mother Nature, odd people, traveling, and bizarre nightmares.
In addition to penning novels full-time, Blackwell also writes colorful website content.
To read the musings of a meandering mind and get a free horror novel, visit: https://www.wblackwell.com/
His novels have been characterized as graphic, edgy, and at times terrifying. Currently living on a secluded acreage on Prince Edward Island, Blackwell finds much of his inspiration from Mother Nature, odd people, traveling, and bizarre nightmares.
In addition to penning novels full-time, Blackwell also writes colorful website content.
To read the musings of a meandering mind and get a free horror novel, visit: https://www.wblackwell.com/
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February 17, 2018
Author William Blackwell weaves a Post-Apocalyptic thriller with intriguing twists and turns that will easily captivate the reader’s attention from the beginning. The author paints a raw and graphic dystopian tale in a very vivid and convincing way. In addition, the characters are drawn with great credibility and integrity. If you’re looking for an action-packed fantasy adventure that’s packed to the rafters with blood, guts and gore, this book has it all…and more.
The story had every element a good story should have. An exciting plot, attention to detail, but best of all fleshed out, well-written and well-rounded character development. There’s an abundance of well-illustrated scenes that make you feel like you are right there in the story, and that’s something I really look for in a good book.
The book description gives a preview; ‘Nathan King wakes up one day freezing cold and starving with hunger on a tattered mattress in a dark cave and has no idea where or who he is. He meets Edward Sole, apparently his protector for the last few months, who tells him a nuclear bomb has been dropped and most, if not all of the world, has been destroyed. Slowly the realization sinks in that in this horrific post-apocalyptic landscape, there are no rules, no laws. Cannibalism is rampant, mutant animals and humans are on the attack.
With all communication cut off, and meager supplies, every day becomes a fight for survival and sanity. Too make matters worse, a band of savages called The Neanderthals have emerged who rape, pillage and murder for more than just survival. They enjoy it.
Fighting for their survival and hoping to find a more hospitable island off the coast of Prince Edward Island, Ed and Nathan team up with Cadence Whitaker, Nathan’s girlfriend whom he has no recollection of, and fierce warrior Velvet Jones to try and hatch a plan to escape the island before they’re all killed.
In the meantime, Ed has begun a slow descent into madness, leaving the group wondering who the enemy really is. A lightning-paced, action-packed exploration of a terrifying existence in a wasteland produced by humankind’s stupidity.’
Now, if that’s not enough to whet your appetite, I don’t know what will. But if you want to find out what happens, you’ll just have to turn the pages for yourself! However, I will say it was well worth the read. It’s my first time reading this author and I must say I was very impressed.
Captivating and commendable, this work had me immersed from the beginning. The story flowed from scene to scene with ease, and the author shows exceptional ability when it comes to storytelling. There are plenty of attention-grabbing moments in this page turner that will take the reader on a truly mesmerizing journey!
It’s one of those books that come along occasionally that makes you want to read it non-stop until you get to the end. I’m giving nothing further away here. And this, I hope, will only add to the mystery and enjoyment for the reader.
If this volume is anything to go by, I’ll certainly be looking forward to reading more from William Blackwell in the future. This has all the hallmarks of making a great series. I would definitely recommend this book and would love to see it adapted for the Silver Screen. I honestly think it would make a fantastic movie. A well-deserved five stars.
The story had every element a good story should have. An exciting plot, attention to detail, but best of all fleshed out, well-written and well-rounded character development. There’s an abundance of well-illustrated scenes that make you feel like you are right there in the story, and that’s something I really look for in a good book.
The book description gives a preview; ‘Nathan King wakes up one day freezing cold and starving with hunger on a tattered mattress in a dark cave and has no idea where or who he is. He meets Edward Sole, apparently his protector for the last few months, who tells him a nuclear bomb has been dropped and most, if not all of the world, has been destroyed. Slowly the realization sinks in that in this horrific post-apocalyptic landscape, there are no rules, no laws. Cannibalism is rampant, mutant animals and humans are on the attack.
With all communication cut off, and meager supplies, every day becomes a fight for survival and sanity. Too make matters worse, a band of savages called The Neanderthals have emerged who rape, pillage and murder for more than just survival. They enjoy it.
Fighting for their survival and hoping to find a more hospitable island off the coast of Prince Edward Island, Ed and Nathan team up with Cadence Whitaker, Nathan’s girlfriend whom he has no recollection of, and fierce warrior Velvet Jones to try and hatch a plan to escape the island before they’re all killed.
In the meantime, Ed has begun a slow descent into madness, leaving the group wondering who the enemy really is. A lightning-paced, action-packed exploration of a terrifying existence in a wasteland produced by humankind’s stupidity.’
Now, if that’s not enough to whet your appetite, I don’t know what will. But if you want to find out what happens, you’ll just have to turn the pages for yourself! However, I will say it was well worth the read. It’s my first time reading this author and I must say I was very impressed.
Captivating and commendable, this work had me immersed from the beginning. The story flowed from scene to scene with ease, and the author shows exceptional ability when it comes to storytelling. There are plenty of attention-grabbing moments in this page turner that will take the reader on a truly mesmerizing journey!
It’s one of those books that come along occasionally that makes you want to read it non-stop until you get to the end. I’m giving nothing further away here. And this, I hope, will only add to the mystery and enjoyment for the reader.
If this volume is anything to go by, I’ll certainly be looking forward to reading more from William Blackwell in the future. This has all the hallmarks of making a great series. I would definitely recommend this book and would love to see it adapted for the Silver Screen. I honestly think it would make a fantastic movie. A well-deserved five stars.
June 4, 2018
Summary:
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Post-apocalyptic dystopia thriller, the first part of a trilogy, where the protagonist wakes up with no memory of anything that has gone before. Aided by friends, he survives various threats, with an ending that sets up the rest of the trilogy.
Main Characters:
Nathan King: The protagonist, suffering serious memory loss.
Edward Sole: Nathan’s friend (from before) and protector.
Cadence Whitaker: Nathan’s partner, whom he does not remember.
Velvet Jones: A lone-wolf hard-as-nails warrior who joins forces with Nathan’s band.
Minor Characters:
The Neanderthals: A loose grouping of thugs, led by Karl Mulligan.
Thorvald Reskie: Cadence’s captor.
Plot:
Set on Prince Edward Island, Nathan awakes with no memory of who he is, or who his protector (Edward) is. They are in a cave, in a world where the nukes have dropped and all communication is cut off. The only rule is, there are no rules.
The story alternates between Nathan’s attempts to regain his memory, and his and Edward’s daily fight for survival, then to Cadence, held captive by the cannibal Thorvald, then to Karl and his Neanderthal gang, as they rape, loot, and kill what’s left of humanity.
Ed teaches Nathan how to use a crossbow, and generally re-orients him to the world, which pays off when Nathan helps save Edward from an attack by a Neanderthal gang member.
Cadence turns on Thorvald and kills him. Velvet then pulls up, and drives her back to her own fortress. Velvet and Cadence then form a relationship, which Cadence exploits to get Velvet to bring them to the cave where the two guys are hiding out.
Unfortunately, Karl and his crew are on their trail.
Cue fast-paced action, and several unexpected plot twists, as Nathan and the other survivors battle to get off the island, and to a place of sanctuary, called The Rock.
What I Liked:
- The style is clear and concise.
- There are some unexpected plot twists, which kept the attention.
- The author linked the last lines in one section to the first in the next, which was interesting.
What I Didn’t Like:
- The characterisation was for me very flat. I could not engage with or care about any of the main characters.
- The bad boys were also very one-dimensional, and stereo-typed.
- Everyone was able to handle AK-47’s, crossbows, pistols, etc., and were crack shots – all very unrealistic.
- Velvet was referred to as Violet once during the book (just after being introduced to the group) – I dislike those editorial gaffes.
Overall:
It is a bog-standard dystopia setting, and probably would be perfect for a young teen on a long flight. There’s a little bit of strong language in there, but it didn’t bother me.
This is probably ok, but is nowhere near a classic. I have read some of the Amazon reviews, and seriously questioned myself as to whether I was reading the same book. It reminds me of the Mad Max movies, but without the plot depth, and intricate characterisation. There’s a couple of surprises, but honestly I only finished this as I promised I would, and I always keep my promises.
Acknowledgements:
Thanks to the author for a free copy, in return for an honest review.
Read More Book Reviews on my blog It's Good To Read
Post-apocalyptic dystopia thriller, the first part of a trilogy, where the protagonist wakes up with no memory of anything that has gone before. Aided by friends, he survives various threats, with an ending that sets up the rest of the trilogy.
Main Characters:
Nathan King: The protagonist, suffering serious memory loss.
Edward Sole: Nathan’s friend (from before) and protector.
Cadence Whitaker: Nathan’s partner, whom he does not remember.
Velvet Jones: A lone-wolf hard-as-nails warrior who joins forces with Nathan’s band.
Minor Characters:
The Neanderthals: A loose grouping of thugs, led by Karl Mulligan.
Thorvald Reskie: Cadence’s captor.
Plot:
Set on Prince Edward Island, Nathan awakes with no memory of who he is, or who his protector (Edward) is. They are in a cave, in a world where the nukes have dropped and all communication is cut off. The only rule is, there are no rules.
The story alternates between Nathan’s attempts to regain his memory, and his and Edward’s daily fight for survival, then to Cadence, held captive by the cannibal Thorvald, then to Karl and his Neanderthal gang, as they rape, loot, and kill what’s left of humanity.
Ed teaches Nathan how to use a crossbow, and generally re-orients him to the world, which pays off when Nathan helps save Edward from an attack by a Neanderthal gang member.
Cadence turns on Thorvald and kills him. Velvet then pulls up, and drives her back to her own fortress. Velvet and Cadence then form a relationship, which Cadence exploits to get Velvet to bring them to the cave where the two guys are hiding out.
Unfortunately, Karl and his crew are on their trail.
Cue fast-paced action, and several unexpected plot twists, as Nathan and the other survivors battle to get off the island, and to a place of sanctuary, called The Rock.
What I Liked:
- The style is clear and concise.
- There are some unexpected plot twists, which kept the attention.
- The author linked the last lines in one section to the first in the next, which was interesting.
What I Didn’t Like:
- The characterisation was for me very flat. I could not engage with or care about any of the main characters.
- The bad boys were also very one-dimensional, and stereo-typed.
- Everyone was able to handle AK-47’s, crossbows, pistols, etc., and were crack shots – all very unrealistic.
- Velvet was referred to as Violet once during the book (just after being introduced to the group) – I dislike those editorial gaffes.
Overall:
It is a bog-standard dystopia setting, and probably would be perfect for a young teen on a long flight. There’s a little bit of strong language in there, but it didn’t bother me.
This is probably ok, but is nowhere near a classic. I have read some of the Amazon reviews, and seriously questioned myself as to whether I was reading the same book. It reminds me of the Mad Max movies, but without the plot depth, and intricate characterisation. There’s a couple of surprises, but honestly I only finished this as I promised I would, and I always keep my promises.
Acknowledgements:
Thanks to the author for a free copy, in return for an honest review.
May 5, 2018
I was supplied with an ARC by the author for an honest review for Rosie Amber's Book Review Team
This first instalment of the Assaulted Souls series is a short novel (possibly a novella) of just 183 pages. The setting is an alternative reality ~ the year 2016, three months after a nuclear blast. The story opens with Nathan King - who has lost his memory due to a fall from a balcony - waking up in a cave with a man he doesn't recognise and no recollection about how he got there. Great opening. We soon find out that the cave is on Prince Edward Island, which I assume to be off the coast of Canada, and Nathan begins to piece facts together via information from the stranger (Edward) and his own still hazy memory.
Elsewhere, Nathan's girlfriend, Cadence, is held captive by the cannibalistic Thorvald. In another cave we meet escaped convicts Karl and Russ. Everyone is scared of the Neanderthals, a group of other escaped convicts from the same facility as Karl and Russ.
This opening to the series has a lot going for it; there is some excellent, amusing dialogue (both spoken and inner), and the setting descriptions totally worked; I could imagine every scene. It rips along, and I found each character to be clearly defined from the outset. Mr Blackwell can certainly write, and this is one of my favourite genres.
However, much though I enjoyed the author's writing style and humour, I feel that the book needs more work ~ careful redrafting, the fine-tuning of ungrammatical sentences, and more attention to structure. The backstory of some important issues, such Nathan's amnesia and the nuclear blast itself, are brushed off in the odd short paragraph (some of which read like notes that were written with the intention of expanding them in a later draft), whereas a story about some trouble with a difficult tenant in Nathan's past life was more detailed than necessary for such short book, and not particularly relevant; the tenant does appear later on, but is in and out within a couple of pages. Mr Blackwell is clearly imaginative, articulate and can write some captivating sentences (which is much of what writing a good book is all about), but there were too many that made me go 'ouch'. At first I was highlighting passages and making the note 'ill-thought out sentence'. As I found myself highlighting more and more, I shortened it to 'ITOS'. Then I gave up. A few examples:
'..his stomach was still knotted with hunger and when he had woke up this morning he had even...' ~ either 'when he woke up', or 'when he had awakened' or 'when he had woken'.
'The radiation had already infected his mind, producing a stark raving lunatic'. Better: 'turning him into a stark etc', or something like 'producing worrying psychotic tendencies'; I think the phrase 'stark raving lunatic' is a more like something you'd read in a comic book, anyway.
There are run-on sentences (two independent clauses without an appropriate punctuation mark or conjunction to separate them) and non-sentences such as this: 'Suddenly banging and growling at the door.'
To sum up, the basics are all there, but in my opinion it needs fleshing out, more re-drafting and the help of a good copy editor for it to stand up as the good example of this genre that it could be.
This first instalment of the Assaulted Souls series is a short novel (possibly a novella) of just 183 pages. The setting is an alternative reality ~ the year 2016, three months after a nuclear blast. The story opens with Nathan King - who has lost his memory due to a fall from a balcony - waking up in a cave with a man he doesn't recognise and no recollection about how he got there. Great opening. We soon find out that the cave is on Prince Edward Island, which I assume to be off the coast of Canada, and Nathan begins to piece facts together via information from the stranger (Edward) and his own still hazy memory.
Elsewhere, Nathan's girlfriend, Cadence, is held captive by the cannibalistic Thorvald. In another cave we meet escaped convicts Karl and Russ. Everyone is scared of the Neanderthals, a group of other escaped convicts from the same facility as Karl and Russ.
This opening to the series has a lot going for it; there is some excellent, amusing dialogue (both spoken and inner), and the setting descriptions totally worked; I could imagine every scene. It rips along, and I found each character to be clearly defined from the outset. Mr Blackwell can certainly write, and this is one of my favourite genres.
However, much though I enjoyed the author's writing style and humour, I feel that the book needs more work ~ careful redrafting, the fine-tuning of ungrammatical sentences, and more attention to structure. The backstory of some important issues, such Nathan's amnesia and the nuclear blast itself, are brushed off in the odd short paragraph (some of which read like notes that were written with the intention of expanding them in a later draft), whereas a story about some trouble with a difficult tenant in Nathan's past life was more detailed than necessary for such short book, and not particularly relevant; the tenant does appear later on, but is in and out within a couple of pages. Mr Blackwell is clearly imaginative, articulate and can write some captivating sentences (which is much of what writing a good book is all about), but there were too many that made me go 'ouch'. At first I was highlighting passages and making the note 'ill-thought out sentence'. As I found myself highlighting more and more, I shortened it to 'ITOS'. Then I gave up. A few examples:
'..his stomach was still knotted with hunger and when he had woke up this morning he had even...' ~ either 'when he woke up', or 'when he had awakened' or 'when he had woken'.
'The radiation had already infected his mind, producing a stark raving lunatic'. Better: 'turning him into a stark etc', or something like 'producing worrying psychotic tendencies'; I think the phrase 'stark raving lunatic' is a more like something you'd read in a comic book, anyway.
There are run-on sentences (two independent clauses without an appropriate punctuation mark or conjunction to separate them) and non-sentences such as this: 'Suddenly banging and growling at the door.'
To sum up, the basics are all there, but in my opinion it needs fleshing out, more re-drafting and the help of a good copy editor for it to stand up as the good example of this genre that it could be.
March 5, 2018
Very fast paced, easy read. I felt like a lot of it could've been more detailed and there was so much drama that just happened so fast and didn't have a nice buildup to it but still turned out all right. I'd recommend it to any dystopia readers.
February 22, 2019
The author has done a brilliant writing job - I would also call this novel a page turner. Written with very intense letters that will slowly but surely wrap you in a spider web of fear and horror. The author has done a brilliant writing job!
September 3, 2012
Joe Occhipinti’s Review of Assaulted Souls, a post-apocalyptic tale of an epic struggle for survival in a decimated wasteland by William Blackwell
I read my first post-apocalyptic story, The Stand by Stephen King, in high school and have been interested in this sub-genre of speculative fiction ever since. What happens to people when society is somehow ripped away? This philosophical question inevitably arises whenever reading such work. Is the nature of mankind brutish and violent, and do those traits dominate when law and civilization are gone?
William Golding must have believed as much when he wrote Lord of the Flies. In a moment of introspection, Nathan King, the protagonist in Assaulted Souls, refers to Golding’s work and thinks, “Is that what’s happening here... The meltdown of mankind as a rational being…” Without being too pedantic, the novel adeptly takes on this question, and provoked me to wonder.
But mostly, Assaulted Souls is an action-packed and thrilling adventure that kept me entertained and clicking my Kindle button to find out happened next. It tells the story of a man who has lost his memory and a few fellow survivors, who try to escape the ravaged lands of Prince Edward Island in search of sanctuary. As one would expect, it is a dark tale, filled with violence and heart wrenching setbacks.
Blackwell writes very well and I found his descriptions well done. In fact, my only criticism of the book is that I would have liked to have seen more descriptions, particularly of Prince Edward Island.
I was particularly impressed with Blackwell’s depiction of the action in the novel; the story flowed well, and I found it easy to follow the often vivid and stark scenes of battle. Assaulted Souls does not amble; it is well-defined and moves along. The book offers the reader exactly what the subtitle says, and it does it masterfully.
I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys post-apocalyptic tales, science fiction, or action-adventure. I look forward to reading more of Blackwell’s works.
I read my first post-apocalyptic story, The Stand by Stephen King, in high school and have been interested in this sub-genre of speculative fiction ever since. What happens to people when society is somehow ripped away? This philosophical question inevitably arises whenever reading such work. Is the nature of mankind brutish and violent, and do those traits dominate when law and civilization are gone?
William Golding must have believed as much when he wrote Lord of the Flies. In a moment of introspection, Nathan King, the protagonist in Assaulted Souls, refers to Golding’s work and thinks, “Is that what’s happening here... The meltdown of mankind as a rational being…” Without being too pedantic, the novel adeptly takes on this question, and provoked me to wonder.
But mostly, Assaulted Souls is an action-packed and thrilling adventure that kept me entertained and clicking my Kindle button to find out happened next. It tells the story of a man who has lost his memory and a few fellow survivors, who try to escape the ravaged lands of Prince Edward Island in search of sanctuary. As one would expect, it is a dark tale, filled with violence and heart wrenching setbacks.
Blackwell writes very well and I found his descriptions well done. In fact, my only criticism of the book is that I would have liked to have seen more descriptions, particularly of Prince Edward Island.
I was particularly impressed with Blackwell’s depiction of the action in the novel; the story flowed well, and I found it easy to follow the often vivid and stark scenes of battle. Assaulted Souls does not amble; it is well-defined and moves along. The book offers the reader exactly what the subtitle says, and it does it masterfully.
I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys post-apocalyptic tales, science fiction, or action-adventure. I look forward to reading more of Blackwell’s works.
March 9, 2019
Nathan King wakes up one day freezing cold and starving with hunger on a tattered mattress in a dark cave. He has no idea where or who he is. He meets Edward Sole, apparently his protector, who tells him a nuclear bomb has been dropped and the world has been destroyed. Slowly the realization sinks in that in this horrific post-apocalyptic landscape, there are no rules, no laws.
Cannibalism is rampant, mutant animals and humans are on the attack.
With all communication cut off, and meager supplies, every day becomes a fight for survival and sanity. To make matters worse, a band of savages called The Neanderthals have emerged who rape, pillage, and murder for more than just survival. They enjoy it.
Fighting for their survival and hoping to find a more hospitable island off the coast of Prince Edward Island, Ed and Nathan team up with Cadence Whitaker, Nathan’s long-lost girlfriend, and fierce warrior Velvet Jones to try and hatch a plan to escape the island before they’re all killed.
In the meantime, Ed has begun a slow descent into madness, leaving the group wondering who the enemy really is. A lightning-paced, action-packed exploration of a terrifying existence in a wasteland resulting from humankind’s stupidity.
Cannibalism is rampant, mutant animals and humans are on the attack.
With all communication cut off, and meager supplies, every day becomes a fight for survival and sanity. To make matters worse, a band of savages called The Neanderthals have emerged who rape, pillage, and murder for more than just survival. They enjoy it.
Fighting for their survival and hoping to find a more hospitable island off the coast of Prince Edward Island, Ed and Nathan team up with Cadence Whitaker, Nathan’s long-lost girlfriend, and fierce warrior Velvet Jones to try and hatch a plan to escape the island before they’re all killed.
In the meantime, Ed has begun a slow descent into madness, leaving the group wondering who the enemy really is. A lightning-paced, action-packed exploration of a terrifying existence in a wasteland resulting from humankind’s stupidity.
October 5, 2012
Assaulted souls is a roller coaster ride of a book, The book is about a group of survivors who must escape from the wastelands of Prince Edward island. What makes the Post Apocalyptic Genre so interesting to me is reading about how society has fallen and how the author will describe the process or aftermath of the event. This book vividly depicts a harsh and barren post apocalyptic future and the author has done a perfect job of keeping my attention throughout the entirety of the book.
The plot is fast paced and there are many points where a struggle or conflict is described in such detail that I can imagine it perfectly without having to fill in any blanks with my own imagination. A very interesting and impressive read.
I would recommend this book to people who like fast paced thrillers and enjoy reading of a world with society ripped out from underneath us.
10/10 from me!
The plot is fast paced and there are many points where a struggle or conflict is described in such detail that I can imagine it perfectly without having to fill in any blanks with my own imagination. A very interesting and impressive read.
I would recommend this book to people who like fast paced thrillers and enjoy reading of a world with society ripped out from underneath us.
10/10 from me!
October 31, 2012
Good post-apocalyptic thriller! First of all, I liked the cover. A lot. Secondly, I enjoyed reading this novel. The book flowed very well- the pace was not rushed, nor did it ramble. Not to give away any spoilers here, but the story follows the main character, Nathan King, as he struggles for survival against "Neanderthals" who will kill you just for your supplies as well as mutated animals who attack and try to eat you. All of this while he is trying to remember who he is and what kind of life he lived. I thought the book also had a surprise ending while teaching a lesson. Enjoy!
January 1, 2013
Quite an interesting concept, but the writing style is awkward at times and repetitive in description. For example, a single sentence uses consciousness, unconscious, and conscious, when a less verbose wording would have helped the story move forward. Also, the characters aren't all that likable, at least to me for reasons I can't put my finger on. It's a short read, however, and the story is both paced well and unique enough to retain a readers' interest. Overall I'd give it closer to 3 1/2 stars.
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