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Kasmah Forma
Kasmah
A series written for those who enjoy discovering a world,
its mythos, characters, and story threads both big and small,
come together over multiple books.
Forma
In the scorched lands of the Maharaan lives a dark-skinned girl soon to become a woman.
Capable and strong, confident and caring;
all she has known is peace, all she has known is purpose.
All she will bring:
Death.
On the icy plains, beyond the Gadori forests, lies a dead boy.
Forgotten by the world and himself,
he is about to be given the hardest challenge of all:
Life.
In the center of Kasmah one sits above all, the Integra Divinitas.
Beyond the trappings of the common, bound to mankind by responsibility.
A burden that, should any Divinitas fail, could bring the worst fate of all:
Chaos.
All promises must be fulfilled.
For Kasmah... will grow.
A series written for those who enjoy discovering a world,
its mythos, characters, and story threads both big and small,
come together over multiple books.
Forma
In the scorched lands of the Maharaan lives a dark-skinned girl soon to become a woman.
Capable and strong, confident and caring;
all she has known is peace, all she has known is purpose.
All she will bring:
Death.
On the icy plains, beyond the Gadori forests, lies a dead boy.
Forgotten by the world and himself,
he is about to be given the hardest challenge of all:
Life.
In the center of Kasmah one sits above all, the Integra Divinitas.
Beyond the trappings of the common, bound to mankind by responsibility.
A burden that, should any Divinitas fail, could bring the worst fate of all:
Chaos.
All promises must be fulfilled.
For Kasmah... will grow.
- GenresFantasy
618 pages, Hardcover
First published May 7, 2015
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S. Vagus
1 book21 followersS. Vagus: Born in Jakarta, Indonesia; educated by the British, and whose formative years were spent being a lanky white kid in Asia.
Possesses a weakness for dogs and fails spectacularly at small talk.
Possesses a weakness for dogs and fails spectacularly at small talk.
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February 10, 2017
Kasmah Forma is a fantasy/dystopian book, of almost 600 pages that to me wasn't boring for a moment. Throughout the book there is a beautiful balance between the three story-lines which constantly develop, and now that I have finished it, I honestly want more of the Kasmah world.
The book is wonderfully written with a mature voice that stunned me. Authors who draw all of my attention with just the first sentence are very rare.
Don't be surprised if I start carrying this book everywhere with me. Whatever page you open it, whatever paragraph you start reading it from, it will fully engage you into reading the rest. Which is perfect for avoiding people on the bus.
The book is wonderfully written with a mature voice that stunned me. Authors who draw all of my attention with just the first sentence are very rare.
Don't be surprised if I start carrying this book everywhere with me. Whatever page you open it, whatever paragraph you start reading it from, it will fully engage you into reading the rest. Which is perfect for avoiding people on the bus.
September 4, 2016
What an interesting new book by a new author. Not your traditional fantasy novel. Similar to many new books in the aspect that there is no clear villains. Basically just people making choices. A lot are bad but for 'good' reasons. All three main characters are simply trying to find out where and how they fit into the world; all the while making a mess of situations. I have heard this is to be a trilogy. This first book is what you would expect in that case. You are introduced to a strange new world and several characters and locales. It sets up the problem basically. I didn't feel like the ending left off with a cliffhanger but there was very little closure. I was left feeling that I want to read the sequel when it comes out to discover what these characters do next.
September 8, 2015
The author and his team were nice enough to send me a copy of this book. At first sight, it looks beautiful, with a sober cover in beige tones. I was seduced by its appearance.
By writing this book, the author creates another world, Kasmah, not totally different from the one we live in, but not identical either. Kasmah is charged with much more spirituality than our daily world and the symbolism of the characters is obvious.
A girl will bring death. Kahli.
A boy is revived. Toyo.
Kasmah will grow. Mulat.
As Jennifer said, I wished too we had had more introduction to this world. As you read the book, you struggle at first to understand where you are going. What are the missions the characters have to fulfill? By the time you finish the book, you understand the ideas underlying the concept, and for me, I noticed I had missed so much that I have to read it again. Not done yet...
I believe only then will I be able to give the book a rating.
To create a world cannot be done in a day, neither can you discover this new world in such a short time!
By writing this book, the author creates another world, Kasmah, not totally different from the one we live in, but not identical either. Kasmah is charged with much more spirituality than our daily world and the symbolism of the characters is obvious.
A girl will bring death. Kahli.
A boy is revived. Toyo.
Kasmah will grow. Mulat.
As Jennifer said, I wished too we had had more introduction to this world. As you read the book, you struggle at first to understand where you are going. What are the missions the characters have to fulfill? By the time you finish the book, you understand the ideas underlying the concept, and for me, I noticed I had missed so much that I have to read it again. Not done yet...
I believe only then will I be able to give the book a rating.
To create a world cannot be done in a day, neither can you discover this new world in such a short time!
March 21, 2019
I can't recommend the book. There is way too much violence against women (especially in comparison to men), the characters are unlikeable, and also far too much rape. I didn't finish it and couldn't continue reading it.
October 6, 2017
" Some believe that the cadare never truly stop. A timeless, unceasing portrayal of who you had been and every possibility therein. Saint or sinner, paradise or damnation - one's cadare was dictated more by life's intent rather than action. " (69)
I would like to thank S. Vagus for providing me a copy of this book.
This is one of those books I really had to push myself to finish. I found it too dry and lacking plot, and far too long for what the story actually was. I found it too hard to follow and fully understand.
This book was a long read, as it took about a week and an half.
I would only recommend this book to anyone into fantasy.
I would like to thank S. Vagus for providing me a copy of this book.
This is one of those books I really had to push myself to finish. I found it too dry and lacking plot, and far too long for what the story actually was. I found it too hard to follow and fully understand.
This book was a long read, as it took about a week and an half.
I would only recommend this book to anyone into fantasy.
August 14, 2015
Indirectly received through Goodsread giveaway - I'm grateful for S. Vagus for reaching out and offering me a chance to read this book!
I'm still in the process of reading Kasmah Forma, but here's my first impression: this is a really large book that at times I find difficult to get through. Each chapter is segmented into three parts: Kahli (Death), Toyo (Life), and Mulat in the center. However, segmenting chapters in this manner creates a rather disjointed feel. There's a lack of a strong connection between each section, and as a result, I find myself favoring Kahli's portions over the other two. Perhaps this book would have been better detailing each story in its entirety before moving onto the next, starting with Kahli, then transitioning into Toyo, and ending with some sort of final lesson in Mulat's part.
UPDATE (keeping this as spoiler-free as possible)
Kasmah Forma is not your typical epic fantasy novel. There's no magic, no elves or dwarves or demons. Rather, it focuses more on a philosophical, musical connection between people, and, as the book summary says, life/rebirth, death, and chaos. In this way, it's a rather refreshing take on the genre.
Kasmah is a world divided much like the chapters: to the north is the Maharaan Expanse, to the south is the land of the Gadori, and in the center is the Integrum. S. Vargas does a wonderful job of unveiling this strange new world as we journey with Kahli, Toyo, and Mulat. Every step they take introduces a load of new characters. For Kahli, we're given the Natura. For Toyo, Ani and the roaming Gozuri, and Mulat with the rest of the Integrum city and eventually the history surrounding Kasmah. Here, the book falters - the history of Kasmah, the necessary information to hook the readers and keep them with the book is positioned way too far into the story. We're barraged by the aspects of this new fantastical world but have no context for it. We're wondering how Kasmah came to be, what the Integrum is, what vesma is, what Deaspora means etc., and only those willing to stick with the book are rewarded with answers.
Out of the three sections, I find Mulat's to be, at first the worse, and it's primarily because of his character. He's presented as bored and, especially in the first chapters, more as whiny, particularly when he demands again and again why others are so afraid of him. Also, his narrative is the most disjointed - the writing during the more action-type scenes (with his attackers, for instance) is choppy and consequently yanks you out of the story and slows things down. Some sentences, for instance, are too long in describing action, having the structure of "person does this, which is blocked by opponent, while opponent also does this." Writing long sentences to describe action, to describe movement that occurs in less than a second or two, extends the overall impact, making the reader think they're fighting either awkwardly or in slow motion. Conversely, his section gradually changes into the best out of the three, and that's mainly because it reveals the history of Kasmah (Toyo's section also delves into the mythology of Kasmah with the Ice giant versus the Fire giant, which to me sounded something akin to Scandinavian mythology).
Out of the three main characters, Kahli is the most interesting. The "breathe' comments that often punctuate her narrative resonate with you, drawing you in, making you want more. You connect more with her plight, her struggle to recall her memories, than you do with Toyo and Mulat.
Kasmah Forma is a hefty book that requires patience to get through. For those willing to stick with it, you'll be rewarded with a lush narrative filled with little twists and turns that will keep you intrigued. Again, I feel that the one section that gained the most traction was Kahli. We discover that she's not really who she is, but rather someone who brought about a curse to her village. The ending, however, feels more of a cliffhanger than it does as a solid ending.
I'm still in the process of reading Kasmah Forma, but here's my first impression: this is a really large book that at times I find difficult to get through. Each chapter is segmented into three parts: Kahli (Death), Toyo (Life), and Mulat in the center. However, segmenting chapters in this manner creates a rather disjointed feel. There's a lack of a strong connection between each section, and as a result, I find myself favoring Kahli's portions over the other two. Perhaps this book would have been better detailing each story in its entirety before moving onto the next, starting with Kahli, then transitioning into Toyo, and ending with some sort of final lesson in Mulat's part.
UPDATE (keeping this as spoiler-free as possible)
Kasmah Forma is not your typical epic fantasy novel. There's no magic, no elves or dwarves or demons. Rather, it focuses more on a philosophical, musical connection between people, and, as the book summary says, life/rebirth, death, and chaos. In this way, it's a rather refreshing take on the genre.
Kasmah is a world divided much like the chapters: to the north is the Maharaan Expanse, to the south is the land of the Gadori, and in the center is the Integrum. S. Vargas does a wonderful job of unveiling this strange new world as we journey with Kahli, Toyo, and Mulat. Every step they take introduces a load of new characters. For Kahli, we're given the Natura. For Toyo, Ani and the roaming Gozuri, and Mulat with the rest of the Integrum city and eventually the history surrounding Kasmah. Here, the book falters - the history of Kasmah, the necessary information to hook the readers and keep them with the book is positioned way too far into the story. We're barraged by the aspects of this new fantastical world but have no context for it. We're wondering how Kasmah came to be, what the Integrum is, what vesma is, what Deaspora means etc., and only those willing to stick with the book are rewarded with answers.
Out of the three sections, I find Mulat's to be, at first the worse, and it's primarily because of his character. He's presented as bored and, especially in the first chapters, more as whiny, particularly when he demands again and again why others are so afraid of him. Also, his narrative is the most disjointed - the writing during the more action-type scenes (with his attackers, for instance) is choppy and consequently yanks you out of the story and slows things down. Some sentences, for instance, are too long in describing action, having the structure of "person does this, which is blocked by opponent, while opponent also does this." Writing long sentences to describe action, to describe movement that occurs in less than a second or two, extends the overall impact, making the reader think they're fighting either awkwardly or in slow motion. Conversely, his section gradually changes into the best out of the three, and that's mainly because it reveals the history of Kasmah (Toyo's section also delves into the mythology of Kasmah with the Ice giant versus the Fire giant, which to me sounded something akin to Scandinavian mythology).
Out of the three main characters, Kahli is the most interesting. The "breathe' comments that often punctuate her narrative resonate with you, drawing you in, making you want more. You connect more with her plight, her struggle to recall her memories, than you do with Toyo and Mulat.
Kasmah Forma is a hefty book that requires patience to get through. For those willing to stick with it, you'll be rewarded with a lush narrative filled with little twists and turns that will keep you intrigued. Again, I feel that the one section that gained the most traction was Kahli. We discover that she's not really who she is, but rather someone who brought about a curse to her village. The ending, however, feels more of a cliffhanger than it does as a solid ending.
December 25, 2015
Sometimes, you find books. And sometimes, they find you.
I'd like to thank the Kasmah team again for reaching out to me after I showed interest in the book. It was a really interesting read, the kind I haven't come across for years, and it really kept me thinking throughout.
Firstly, the book itself looks awesome, pictures don't do it justice! And don't let yourself be fooled by how thick it is, the way the story is divided means you can stop at regular intervals (each chapter is divided into three parts (the three places (and characters and their stories) that are woven together over the pages).
The opening scene is already enchanting, inspiring even, there is a magic to the words, and it continues on. The use of words derived, directly or indirectly, from Latin is surprising at first, but they fit the story very well. Altogether, I was surprised by this book, its characters, its plot, the directions it took, and the ending as well.
The characters are incredibly interesting, have so much mystery to them. The impressions you get as your first 'meet' them lasts for a while, and seems to dissolve as more and more layers of their personality and stories are uncovered.
There are tough scenes, not everything is rosy for any of them, not by far, and that's probably something about which there should be some sort of warning. There's nothing graphic about it, but it's there, and quite violent at times.
The characters are tortured, both literally and figuratively, but outwardly and inwardly. The plot truly thickens, and as the pages run out, you start to wonder how there can possibly be a resolution. Well, there isn't really, it's more of an open door, there are answers in the final chapters, but it brings more questions along, and I really hope there will be a second book that can shed some light, and carry those characters further.
The ones you like at first won't necessarily be those you like by the end of the book. Those you didn't at first will most likely grow on you. Having finished reading, I realised there was no character I particularly like at the end of the book (they all have qualities, and they all have flaws, and while their behaviour is understandable within the context, it's sometimes hard to relate to them). In a way, I felt kind of betrayed by the first few chapters that really introduce the main characters, those first impressions are really off-putting, but that only goes to show how well written it is, because it is in no way negated later, everything makes sense, and that just goes to show that the reader evolves along with the characters!
This book is a whirlwind, and as you get closer to the end, a lot of things come into place, things that seemed like details start having their importance. The amount of details and world building and secondary plot lines is astounding once you finally close the book and take a step back. And it still feels like the tip of the iceberg given the amount of questions that are still awaiting answers.
I'm giving this book a 4 star rating, because as interesting as it was, it was not quite as enchanting and definitely more violent, almost disturbing at times, than could be expected at first, either through the summary or the first couple chapters. Still, a delightfully puzzling read, that probably calls for a reread to catch those elements that just didn't register the first time around.
I'd like to thank the Kasmah team again for reaching out to me after I showed interest in the book. It was a really interesting read, the kind I haven't come across for years, and it really kept me thinking throughout.
Firstly, the book itself looks awesome, pictures don't do it justice! And don't let yourself be fooled by how thick it is, the way the story is divided means you can stop at regular intervals (each chapter is divided into three parts (the three places (and characters and their stories) that are woven together over the pages).
The opening scene is already enchanting, inspiring even, there is a magic to the words, and it continues on. The use of words derived, directly or indirectly, from Latin is surprising at first, but they fit the story very well. Altogether, I was surprised by this book, its characters, its plot, the directions it took, and the ending as well.
The characters are incredibly interesting, have so much mystery to them. The impressions you get as your first 'meet' them lasts for a while, and seems to dissolve as more and more layers of their personality and stories are uncovered.
There are tough scenes, not everything is rosy for any of them, not by far, and that's probably something about which there should be some sort of warning. There's nothing graphic about it, but it's there, and quite violent at times.
The characters are tortured, both literally and figuratively, but outwardly and inwardly. The plot truly thickens, and as the pages run out, you start to wonder how there can possibly be a resolution. Well, there isn't really, it's more of an open door, there are answers in the final chapters, but it brings more questions along, and I really hope there will be a second book that can shed some light, and carry those characters further.
The ones you like at first won't necessarily be those you like by the end of the book. Those you didn't at first will most likely grow on you. Having finished reading, I realised there was no character I particularly like at the end of the book (they all have qualities, and they all have flaws, and while their behaviour is understandable within the context, it's sometimes hard to relate to them). In a way, I felt kind of betrayed by the first few chapters that really introduce the main characters, those first impressions are really off-putting, but that only goes to show how well written it is, because it is in no way negated later, everything makes sense, and that just goes to show that the reader evolves along with the characters!
This book is a whirlwind, and as you get closer to the end, a lot of things come into place, things that seemed like details start having their importance. The amount of details and world building and secondary plot lines is astounding once you finally close the book and take a step back. And it still feels like the tip of the iceberg given the amount of questions that are still awaiting answers.
I'm giving this book a 4 star rating, because as interesting as it was, it was not quite as enchanting and definitely more violent, almost disturbing at times, than could be expected at first, either through the summary or the first couple chapters. Still, a delightfully puzzling read, that probably calls for a reread to catch those elements that just didn't register the first time around.
February 18, 2017
Author: S. Vagus
Title: Kasmah Forma
Genre: Science Fiction and Fantasy, Fantasy, Epic,
Synopsis: Kasmah
A series written for those who enjoy discovering a world,
its mythos, characters, and story threads both big and small,
come together over multiple books.
Forma
In the scorched lands of the Maharaan lives a dark-skinned girl soon to become a woman.
Capable and strong, confident and caring;
all she has known is peace, all she has known is purpose.
All she will bring:
Death.
On the icy plains, beyond the Gadori forests, lies a dead boy.
Forgotten by the world and himself,
he is about to be given the hardest challenge of all:
Life.
In the center of Kasmah one sits above all, the Integra Divinitas.
Beyond the trappings of the common, bound to mankind by responsibility.
A burden that, should any Divinitas fail, could bring the worst fate of all:
Chaos.
All promises must be fulfilled.
For Kasmah... will grow.
Review: Really good book and it was easy to get into and l highly recommended this book to anybody and I was sent this book for review and l would tell people that you should step outside your comfort zone with books because it's good to add more authors and genres to your reading portfolio even if you don't read books like this and it was a real enjoyable storyline. This book was sent to me for review. l want to thank the author for sending me this book to review for them and it is a long book at over 600 pages but l found it a good book and it was a great read and l found it hard to put it down once l started reading it and l entered it won this book but l did not win it but l got a message asking if l wanted to read it and got a copy for a honest review and l would read this book again and l would recommend this book to my friends and family and l am glad this book is in my library and it is a must have on your book shelf
About the author: S. Vagus: Born in Jakarta, Indonesia; educated by the British, and whose formative years were spent being a lanky white kid in Asia. Possesses a weakness for dogs and fails spectacularly at small talk. This author is very nice
Edition: Hardback, Paperback and Kindle
Star rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Title: Kasmah Forma
Genre: Science Fiction and Fantasy, Fantasy, Epic,
Synopsis: Kasmah
A series written for those who enjoy discovering a world,
its mythos, characters, and story threads both big and small,
come together over multiple books.
Forma
In the scorched lands of the Maharaan lives a dark-skinned girl soon to become a woman.
Capable and strong, confident and caring;
all she has known is peace, all she has known is purpose.
All she will bring:
Death.
On the icy plains, beyond the Gadori forests, lies a dead boy.
Forgotten by the world and himself,
he is about to be given the hardest challenge of all:
Life.
In the center of Kasmah one sits above all, the Integra Divinitas.
Beyond the trappings of the common, bound to mankind by responsibility.
A burden that, should any Divinitas fail, could bring the worst fate of all:
Chaos.
All promises must be fulfilled.
For Kasmah... will grow.
Review: Really good book and it was easy to get into and l highly recommended this book to anybody and I was sent this book for review and l would tell people that you should step outside your comfort zone with books because it's good to add more authors and genres to your reading portfolio even if you don't read books like this and it was a real enjoyable storyline. This book was sent to me for review. l want to thank the author for sending me this book to review for them and it is a long book at over 600 pages but l found it a good book and it was a great read and l found it hard to put it down once l started reading it and l entered it won this book but l did not win it but l got a message asking if l wanted to read it and got a copy for a honest review and l would read this book again and l would recommend this book to my friends and family and l am glad this book is in my library and it is a must have on your book shelf
About the author: S. Vagus: Born in Jakarta, Indonesia; educated by the British, and whose formative years were spent being a lanky white kid in Asia. Possesses a weakness for dogs and fails spectacularly at small talk. This author is very nice
Edition: Hardback, Paperback and Kindle
Star rating: 5 out of 5 stars
January 17, 2016
I should start this with an apology, for the massive delay in getting this review up, especially as I finished it in November. And then mention a huge thank you to the author and team for sending me a copy.
Okay, so, Kasmah Forma is a fantasy novel, which follows three characters. A girl struggling to find out who she is, a boy trying to find his place in the world, and a man with a lot of power who looks for something to occupy his mind. It's vastly different book from most I've read before, with quite a lot of terminology and concepts that the reader needs to get to grips with whilst reading. Not that that is difficult, but I do feel like some of it - especially where the novel gets bogged down in explanations - is a bit of a draw back for the book itself, and the separation of the chapters does make things feel a bit disjointed.
However, the plot more than makes up for it. Like I said above, there are three main characters who we follow, and the chapters are split up between each character, with their strands very slowly moving closer together. There are some scenes which remain with the reader (yes, even two months later) and some characters that really do stand out. The language of the novel is quite beautiful at times, and again, quite different from most other things out there. There are plenty of action scenes and a lot of humour sprinkled throughout to keep the reader entertained.
The only other thing I would say is that some things are a little confusing, especially in the way the prose jumps back and forth, and there are points when it's hard to get a handle on what is really going on - again, some of it just bogs down what is otherwise quite a fresh, exciting read.
Really enjoyed reading this and would strongly recommended to anyone intrigued by fantasy novels that are a bit different.
Okay, so, Kasmah Forma is a fantasy novel, which follows three characters. A girl struggling to find out who she is, a boy trying to find his place in the world, and a man with a lot of power who looks for something to occupy his mind. It's vastly different book from most I've read before, with quite a lot of terminology and concepts that the reader needs to get to grips with whilst reading. Not that that is difficult, but I do feel like some of it - especially where the novel gets bogged down in explanations - is a bit of a draw back for the book itself, and the separation of the chapters does make things feel a bit disjointed.
However, the plot more than makes up for it. Like I said above, there are three main characters who we follow, and the chapters are split up between each character, with their strands very slowly moving closer together. There are some scenes which remain with the reader (yes, even two months later) and some characters that really do stand out. The language of the novel is quite beautiful at times, and again, quite different from most other things out there. There are plenty of action scenes and a lot of humour sprinkled throughout to keep the reader entertained.
The only other thing I would say is that some things are a little confusing, especially in the way the prose jumps back and forth, and there are points when it's hard to get a handle on what is really going on - again, some of it just bogs down what is otherwise quite a fresh, exciting read.
Really enjoyed reading this and would strongly recommended to anyone intrigued by fantasy novels that are a bit different.
December 25, 2015
I received this book for free through Goodreads Giveaways. I found this book to be OK. It's basically telling three stories concurrently. One set in a desert, about a young woman with a life that gets increasingly awful; one set in a forest, about a young man with no idea what he's doing; one set in a story, about an immensely powerful man trying to stave off boredom. All three stories are told fairly well. There's humour and drama to be had. Some parts that are really sad. Each story is fairly good.
The problem is that they never end up feeling like they're connected. Two of them connect at the very end, in a way that feels like it's more setting up a sequel. And that's ultimately the problem here: The story feels incomplete. It's very much a slow-burn approach, which would be fine, if it still built to a satisfying climax. But it doesn't. It builds up to right before the climax, and then it ends. It ends up being unsatisfying.
There's a lot of philosophical discussion going on. Your enjoyment of the book will depend a lot on how much patience you have for that sort of thing. I was fine with it, myself. Other readers might not be.
Overall, while this isn't a bad book by any means, it's still not a book I'd be likely to recommend to anyone.
The problem is that they never end up feeling like they're connected. Two of them connect at the very end, in a way that feels like it's more setting up a sequel. And that's ultimately the problem here: The story feels incomplete. It's very much a slow-burn approach, which would be fine, if it still built to a satisfying climax. But it doesn't. It builds up to right before the climax, and then it ends. It ends up being unsatisfying.
There's a lot of philosophical discussion going on. Your enjoyment of the book will depend a lot on how much patience you have for that sort of thing. I was fine with it, myself. Other readers might not be.
Overall, while this isn't a bad book by any means, it's still not a book I'd be likely to recommend to anyone.
October 6, 2015
"Kasmah Forma" is a book, a genre, which I don't read too much of, but I found this story by S. Vagus to be an amazing adventure of fiction and fantasy. The world of Kasmah and its' characters were spellbinding, making this book a hard one to put down! For me, the story of Kasmah Forma was reminiscent of the books I had read by J.R.R. Tolkien when I was younger, rekindling a renewed interest in this genre. Like Tolkien had written..."A single dream is more powerful than a thousand realities."
I felt that S. Vagus' writing style was beautiful and full of wisdom and his imagination an infinite storehouse of mystical ideas, making every aspect of this story a worthwhile read. I look forward to reading his next novel, "Kasmah Gremium", which I understand he is presently working on . I highly recommend the books of S.Vagus to any readers who love an amazing story of fiction and fantasy.
I would like to thank S. Vagus and the Kasmah team for giving me the opportunity to read this book! It was well worth it!!
I felt that S. Vagus' writing style was beautiful and full of wisdom and his imagination an infinite storehouse of mystical ideas, making every aspect of this story a worthwhile read. I look forward to reading his next novel, "Kasmah Gremium", which I understand he is presently working on . I highly recommend the books of S.Vagus to any readers who love an amazing story of fiction and fantasy.
I would like to thank S. Vagus and the Kasmah team for giving me the opportunity to read this book! It was well worth it!!
September 20, 2016
Special thanks to the author and his team for send me a free copy of the book.
Kasmah is book which is composed of three stories which take place in one world "Kasmah", and three different regions. While reading the story one would deposit it on the shelf of fantasy, spirituality and philosophy shelf.
It was a quiete interesting reading, I struggled at the beginning, but mysteries started to dessipate throughout my reading. What interested me the most was Toyo's story, I had the impression of reading about "Adam". True, later n the story followed another stream, but Toyo kept being strong and a feared boy. Again, I reffered to religion since, most people know that prophets were different, dreaded and rejected.
I do not want to reveal the end of the story, but I must say that I loved the end where I did understand better the story and could even picture a map of "Kasmah" along with the characters of the story.
Kasmah is book which is composed of three stories which take place in one world "Kasmah", and three different regions. While reading the story one would deposit it on the shelf of fantasy, spirituality and philosophy shelf.
It was a quiete interesting reading, I struggled at the beginning, but mysteries started to dessipate throughout my reading. What interested me the most was Toyo's story, I had the impression of reading about "Adam". True, later n the story followed another stream, but Toyo kept being strong and a feared boy. Again, I reffered to religion since, most people know that prophets were different, dreaded and rejected.
I do not want to reveal the end of the story, but I must say that I loved the end where I did understand better the story and could even picture a map of "Kasmah" along with the characters of the story.
May 4, 2017
I'm still going and probably will be for years to come. What sounded like a fantastic text turned into a disappointment.
The story line is good, but the author wrote each chapter in 3 sections with each being the focus on the main character for that section. Life, Death and inbetween (?). In each section are far too many characters with fancy names so you struggle not just to remember them but relate to them. The chapters are confusing, disjointed and filled with words that seem misplaced for meaning. It's almost like the author tries too hard.
I've been trying to read this book for 2 years now and each time I only get a few pages in before my interest gets destroyed by the poor writing.
This book could have been great. 600 words could have been 400 and if the chapters split were instead a part 1 death, part 2 life, part 3 Integra Divinitas then they'd have my attention throughout.
The story line is good, but the author wrote each chapter in 3 sections with each being the focus on the main character for that section. Life, Death and inbetween (?). In each section are far too many characters with fancy names so you struggle not just to remember them but relate to them. The chapters are confusing, disjointed and filled with words that seem misplaced for meaning. It's almost like the author tries too hard.
I've been trying to read this book for 2 years now and each time I only get a few pages in before my interest gets destroyed by the poor writing.
This book could have been great. 600 words could have been 400 and if the chapters split were instead a part 1 death, part 2 life, part 3 Integra Divinitas then they'd have my attention throughout.
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November 30, 2015I would first like to thank the author for allowing me to read this for an honest review.
Normally I am not much of a fantasy reader but I was drawn to Kasmah Forma. Exploring life, death, and chaos in a magical world was just to hard to resist.
When I first got it I was a bit shocked at how thick it was. I started reading it then stopped then started before finally making myself read it. I am so glad I did because as you become drawn into the world it is hard to escape.
Beautfully written through out but I enjoyed Kahli's story most of all. Her character was easier to connect to to then either Toyo's or Mulat. Though there are three different stories for each character they are connected in such a way that story flows from cover to cover with little interruption.
I hope S. Vagus continues on his journey of Kasmah Forma so that we will learn more about this amazing place!
Normally I am not much of a fantasy reader but I was drawn to Kasmah Forma. Exploring life, death, and chaos in a magical world was just to hard to resist.
When I first got it I was a bit shocked at how thick it was. I started reading it then stopped then started before finally making myself read it. I am so glad I did because as you become drawn into the world it is hard to escape.
Beautfully written through out but I enjoyed Kahli's story most of all. Her character was easier to connect to to then either Toyo's or Mulat. Though there are three different stories for each character they are connected in such a way that story flows from cover to cover with little interruption.
I hope S. Vagus continues on his journey of Kasmah Forma so that we will learn more about this amazing place!
October 13, 2015
Not much action and long to read.
Kasmah is a world of magic, fantasy and mystery. The book has 12 chapters, each divided in 3 parts. You’ll get to know 3 main characters and their companions. It is a lot of description and dialogues, but there is almost no action at all. It is interesting and new, but won’t fit all readers.
In my opinion, you have to read this book slowly, which I’m not so used to, and you have to immerge yourself in the world of Kasmah, as Kasmah will grow. Almost 600 pages about a world you’ll probably want to know and that will fascinate you.
The book isn’t boring, but didn’t please me enough to give it more than 3/5.
I got to thank S. Vagus and his team for giving me the opportunity to read this book.
Kasmah is a world of magic, fantasy and mystery. The book has 12 chapters, each divided in 3 parts. You’ll get to know 3 main characters and their companions. It is a lot of description and dialogues, but there is almost no action at all. It is interesting and new, but won’t fit all readers.
In my opinion, you have to read this book slowly, which I’m not so used to, and you have to immerge yourself in the world of Kasmah, as Kasmah will grow. Almost 600 pages about a world you’ll probably want to know and that will fascinate you.
The book isn’t boring, but didn’t please me enough to give it more than 3/5.
I got to thank S. Vagus and his team for giving me the opportunity to read this book.
February 9, 2016
Firstly, thanks to Kasmah Forma team for reaching out and providing me with a copy. Coming to the book, the author here in this fantasy novel gives us a glimpse of a new world, Kasmah, which is profoundly spiritual, mysterious and philosophical.
You start your journey with the three characters who are all very different and in contrasting circumstances. Then one by one the story unfolds and links are made (very on/off though) but the answers to all your questions do not come easily and only those who stick-a-round a bit longer find it.
So anyone who is in need of a different flavor could try this one (keep in mind the length - it's a thick one) and it won't necessarily suit all kinds of readers.
You start your journey with the three characters who are all very different and in contrasting circumstances. Then one by one the story unfolds and links are made (very on/off though) but the answers to all your questions do not come easily and only those who stick-a-round a bit longer find it.
So anyone who is in need of a different flavor could try this one (keep in mind the length - it's a thick one) and it won't necessarily suit all kinds of readers.
July 18, 2015
Goodreads Win
Kasmah is a mysterious world full of hidden secrets.
We meet a young lady destined to bring death to her people and the people who come in contact with her. We watch her struggles as she grows up as she is bringing forth her powers.
In the icy plains there lies a young dead boy. He is forgotten by people but is given the chance to live.
Along the way, in the center of all is Chaos as the two forces interchange. Life and death are all mi together as the struggle to survive remains.
This is an engrossing tale of two worlds and how they are connected.
Kasmah is a mysterious world full of hidden secrets.
We meet a young lady destined to bring death to her people and the people who come in contact with her. We watch her struggles as she grows up as she is bringing forth her powers.
In the icy plains there lies a young dead boy. He is forgotten by people but is given the chance to live.
Along the way, in the center of all is Chaos as the two forces interchange. Life and death are all mi together as the struggle to survive remains.
This is an engrossing tale of two worlds and how they are connected.
August 21, 2015
Kindly given to me for review. :)
I really had to take my time reading this. This book is so beautifully, poetic and philosophical written, the writing itself is worth the reading.
Mr Vagus is clearly a highly intellectual man and I was constantly kept on my toes to keep up with the story. I almost feel like i'm rating a nobel-prize winner and the only thing in the way of the fifth star is my own ability to read it.
I really had to take my time reading this. This book is so beautifully, poetic and philosophical written, the writing itself is worth the reading.
Mr Vagus is clearly a highly intellectual man and I was constantly kept on my toes to keep up with the story. I almost feel like i'm rating a nobel-prize winner and the only thing in the way of the fifth star is my own ability to read it.
October 7, 2015
An extraordinary story like no other I have ever read. A strange, compelling, fascinating world and unusual characters discovered as you read. At first it seem to be three unrelated stories but slowly they cleverly come together. I thoroughly enjoyed the book but was a little disappointed with the ending. I received this book directly from the author in exchange for an honest opinion. He obviously has a wonderful imagination and should go far.
August 3, 2015
Goodreads Win
This isn't a genre I'd usually read but I really enjoyed this book. Three different stories from three different parts of the world Kasmah are told to us throughout the book. As the stories progress, links are made and we learn more about the main characters and the worlds they live in.
For a big book it didn't drag and the stories were consistently engrossing.
This isn't a genre I'd usually read but I really enjoyed this book. Three different stories from three different parts of the world Kasmah are told to us throughout the book. As the stories progress, links are made and we learn more about the main characters and the worlds they live in.
For a big book it didn't drag and the stories were consistently engrossing.
November 25, 2015
I got this book through Goodreads giveaway.
I really enjoyed this book. It is very well written and really worked the imagination. The characters were well developed and the creatures and landscapes very well described which helped create a picture of what Kasmah is like.
I'm looking forward to seeing more books from the author.
I really enjoyed this book. It is very well written and really worked the imagination. The characters were well developed and the creatures and landscapes very well described which helped create a picture of what Kasmah is like.
I'm looking forward to seeing more books from the author.
October 21, 2015
I tried, really tried; but I just can not make rhyme nor reason of this book. After 300 pages, still no clue. I appreciate goodreads sending me a ARC copy.
January 2, 2016
Exceptional writing here... can't wait for book 2.
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