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Mimadamos: The Eden of Choice
What if the most awaited battle in time (Armageddon) is already happening inside YOU? What if your current reality is a translation of its outcomes?
Did the ending precede the beginning? Is there a deeper meaning to existence locked somewhere within you, waiting to be accessed? Can a unique narrative help you discover essential, hidden truths about humanity?
Enter the Forbidden realm of Mimadamos (The Soul of Adam), and experience the spiritual code that runs through every event in time and will forever alter History as you think you know it.
If you are simply looking for a traditional novel to read, Mimadamos is not for you!
Mimadamos is not merely about a story line. It is about moments of truth that send shiver down your spine. It is not merely about losing yourself to the narrative. It is about finding yourself in the meaning.
The material revealed in Mimadamos is astonishing and will permanently alter your perception of reality! The uniqueness you are about to be exposed to cannot be easily ignored or overlooked. Like sunlight, its power translates into immediate vision.
Mimadamos is certain to be life-changing for you provided that you receive it with a free and open mind allowing its absolving narrative to work its way through you.
Did the ending precede the beginning? Is there a deeper meaning to existence locked somewhere within you, waiting to be accessed? Can a unique narrative help you discover essential, hidden truths about humanity?
Enter the Forbidden realm of Mimadamos (The Soul of Adam), and experience the spiritual code that runs through every event in time and will forever alter History as you think you know it.
If you are simply looking for a traditional novel to read, Mimadamos is not for you!
Mimadamos is not merely about a story line. It is about moments of truth that send shiver down your spine. It is not merely about losing yourself to the narrative. It is about finding yourself in the meaning.
The material revealed in Mimadamos is astonishing and will permanently alter your perception of reality! The uniqueness you are about to be exposed to cannot be easily ignored or overlooked. Like sunlight, its power translates into immediate vision.
Mimadamos is certain to be life-changing for you provided that you receive it with a free and open mind allowing its absolving narrative to work its way through you.
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336 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 21, 2015
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About the author
Chadi B. Ghaith
2 books32 followersChadi B. Ghaith is an aspiring new author from the Land of the Phoenix (Lebanon).
He was born in Beirut to a Gnostic Druze parents.
His Gnostic spiritual orientation, in addition to his childhood admiration for ancient Greek philosophers like Pythagoras, Plato, and Aristotle, and Gnostic Sages like Hermes Trismegistus, Enoch, and Seth, led him to pursue higher education in the field of philosophy at American University of Beirut.
After many years of studying the masterpieces of these timeless minds in courses and on his own, one day he happened to come across a Druze Gnostic resource entitled The Exclusive Fifth Science. For more than two decades now, Chadi has been decoding the logic of this unique mind science, and what he has discovered so far is beyond amazing.
Mimadamos is his first attempt at translating the magic of Fifthscience into a modern narrative.
He was born in Beirut to a Gnostic Druze parents.
His Gnostic spiritual orientation, in addition to his childhood admiration for ancient Greek philosophers like Pythagoras, Plato, and Aristotle, and Gnostic Sages like Hermes Trismegistus, Enoch, and Seth, led him to pursue higher education in the field of philosophy at American University of Beirut.
After many years of studying the masterpieces of these timeless minds in courses and on his own, one day he happened to come across a Druze Gnostic resource entitled The Exclusive Fifth Science. For more than two decades now, Chadi has been decoding the logic of this unique mind science, and what he has discovered so far is beyond amazing.
Mimadamos is his first attempt at translating the magic of Fifthscience into a modern narrative.
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July 10, 2017
One of the most unique books I have ever read.
Mimadamos is a metaphysical exploration of the concepts that make up our understanding and philosophy of life, told in a modern narrative format, rather like a fable. With very little dialogue and an abstract plot, I can see why some readers may find that some parts seem to drag on. However, I really liked the book and have even highlighted some of my favourite parts. I love the dynamics between the characters of Hope, Destiny, Choice, and others such as Hope, Space and Time.
If you're looking for something spiritual and different to read, I highly recommend this book.
(Huge thank you to the author for giving me a signed copy for an honest review.)
Mimadamos is a metaphysical exploration of the concepts that make up our understanding and philosophy of life, told in a modern narrative format, rather like a fable. With very little dialogue and an abstract plot, I can see why some readers may find that some parts seem to drag on. However, I really liked the book and have even highlighted some of my favourite parts. I love the dynamics between the characters of Hope, Destiny, Choice, and others such as Hope, Space and Time.
If you're looking for something spiritual and different to read, I highly recommend this book.
(Huge thank you to the author for giving me a signed copy for an honest review.)
February 19, 2016
I have a lot to say about this book but I’m not going to say it all because I want to focus on having a fair review instead of a ridiculous rant. The first thing I want to start off with is what I liked about this book.
It is very unique; I realize I say this about pretty much every book I review but I think Indie-Authors tend to be unique writers so that’s no surprise. But in all honesty, it is very unique and very original. The concept of Fate being a man who is soon to marry the woman Destiny was enough to catch my interest. Plus, the cover looked spectacular. I just had to read it and, in terms of exceptionalism, this book knocked it out of the park. I won’t call it ‘creative’ but I will say it tackled some interesting concepts in a very different and out-of-the-box style.
I also enjoyed the narration. There was very little dialogue and not very much description but I knew exactly what was happening and I could keep up with the story. There weren’t a lot of ‘big words’ but the style of writing carried a distinct air of sophistication. This book reads like an old classic when, in fact, it was published very recently. So my hat goes off to the author for really demonstrating such expertise in this field. It was inspiring to read such mature writing.
The last thing I enjoyed was the structure of the novel, it was third person narration but it followed multiple characters and really told their separate stories in a great way. I wasn’t hopping from character to character but I knew their stories and I could connect the dots fine enough. Sometimes it gets confusing when you’re writing—or reading—from duel perspectives but I never fell out of line in this novel.
Now, I’ve gone into detail about what I liked so here comes the hard part. What I didn’t like.
For a book with such sophistication and style, it really deserves a higher rating than what I gave it but I’m not one who judges simply on good grammar and narration. I can five-star the crappiest edited novel as long as it holds my interest with the plotline and, unfortunately, this book did not hold my interest very long. It wasn’t a long read but it seemed to drag on. The style of writing was very poetic but it took forever to just get to the point because of how ‘beautifully crafted’ each sentence was, which is just another way to say he put in about ten extra words that didn’t need to be there but they weren’t grammatically incorrect so it was acceptable.
The second thing I disliked was tricky because I did like it but I didn’t like the way it was presented and that was the actual concept of the entire book. Fate and Destiny being alive and in a relationship, cool. Sounds like an old fable being retold in modern times. Except it wasn’t. I was expecting a great story with an underlying philosophical message, instead I got a lengthy—and awkward—philosophical rant with a story somewhere on the side. I felt like the concept had so much potential and it just fell flat.
The last thing I disliked was that this book was presented to me as a Christian Fantasy novel. I feel like this book is not Christian at all. Don’t get me wrong, I am absolutely open to reading books of multiple genres, in fact I probably read Christian Fiction least often. But I don’t like being misled just for a review. I probably would have rated this book higher if I hadn’t cracked it open with the mindset that I was being presented with an epic Christian Fantasy novel. That’s not to say that it didn’t include spiritual concepts but that’s about it.
The inclusion of Fate, Destiny, and a deified figure, which isn’t exactly portrayed as the Christian God, Almighty, doesn’t make a book a Christian Fantasy novel any more than mentioning a burka makes a book Muslim Fiction. This was, perhaps, my biggest issue in that I was told one thing when in fact this book turned out to be something completely different. I would label it as ‘spiritual fiction’ but certainly not ‘Christian Fiction’. Many religions have a focus on some sort of deity they call ‘god’ so having a higher power in your book doesn’t make it the Christian God, Almighty.
Overall, I would say this book is actually a 4 out of 5. But because of personal issues, I rated it lower. It is a very well written and well-planned novel. It takes on an intriguing concept and I think it tells a fairly decent story. Anyone looking for something that will take you out of your comfort zone will enjoy this. If you want to explore some deep thinking and unique concepts, then this book is for you. I would recommend this to adult readers.
*I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*
It is very unique; I realize I say this about pretty much every book I review but I think Indie-Authors tend to be unique writers so that’s no surprise. But in all honesty, it is very unique and very original. The concept of Fate being a man who is soon to marry the woman Destiny was enough to catch my interest. Plus, the cover looked spectacular. I just had to read it and, in terms of exceptionalism, this book knocked it out of the park. I won’t call it ‘creative’ but I will say it tackled some interesting concepts in a very different and out-of-the-box style.
I also enjoyed the narration. There was very little dialogue and not very much description but I knew exactly what was happening and I could keep up with the story. There weren’t a lot of ‘big words’ but the style of writing carried a distinct air of sophistication. This book reads like an old classic when, in fact, it was published very recently. So my hat goes off to the author for really demonstrating such expertise in this field. It was inspiring to read such mature writing.
The last thing I enjoyed was the structure of the novel, it was third person narration but it followed multiple characters and really told their separate stories in a great way. I wasn’t hopping from character to character but I knew their stories and I could connect the dots fine enough. Sometimes it gets confusing when you’re writing—or reading—from duel perspectives but I never fell out of line in this novel.
Now, I’ve gone into detail about what I liked so here comes the hard part. What I didn’t like.
For a book with such sophistication and style, it really deserves a higher rating than what I gave it but I’m not one who judges simply on good grammar and narration. I can five-star the crappiest edited novel as long as it holds my interest with the plotline and, unfortunately, this book did not hold my interest very long. It wasn’t a long read but it seemed to drag on. The style of writing was very poetic but it took forever to just get to the point because of how ‘beautifully crafted’ each sentence was, which is just another way to say he put in about ten extra words that didn’t need to be there but they weren’t grammatically incorrect so it was acceptable.
The second thing I disliked was tricky because I did like it but I didn’t like the way it was presented and that was the actual concept of the entire book. Fate and Destiny being alive and in a relationship, cool. Sounds like an old fable being retold in modern times. Except it wasn’t. I was expecting a great story with an underlying philosophical message, instead I got a lengthy—and awkward—philosophical rant with a story somewhere on the side. I felt like the concept had so much potential and it just fell flat.
The last thing I disliked was that this book was presented to me as a Christian Fantasy novel. I feel like this book is not Christian at all. Don’t get me wrong, I am absolutely open to reading books of multiple genres, in fact I probably read Christian Fiction least often. But I don’t like being misled just for a review. I probably would have rated this book higher if I hadn’t cracked it open with the mindset that I was being presented with an epic Christian Fantasy novel. That’s not to say that it didn’t include spiritual concepts but that’s about it.
The inclusion of Fate, Destiny, and a deified figure, which isn’t exactly portrayed as the Christian God, Almighty, doesn’t make a book a Christian Fantasy novel any more than mentioning a burka makes a book Muslim Fiction. This was, perhaps, my biggest issue in that I was told one thing when in fact this book turned out to be something completely different. I would label it as ‘spiritual fiction’ but certainly not ‘Christian Fiction’. Many religions have a focus on some sort of deity they call ‘god’ so having a higher power in your book doesn’t make it the Christian God, Almighty.
Overall, I would say this book is actually a 4 out of 5. But because of personal issues, I rated it lower. It is a very well written and well-planned novel. It takes on an intriguing concept and I think it tells a fairly decent story. Anyone looking for something that will take you out of your comfort zone will enjoy this. If you want to explore some deep thinking and unique concepts, then this book is for you. I would recommend this to adult readers.
*I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*
August 7, 2017
This book gets full points for originality! I thought that it was very creative of the author to personify concepts such as Fate, Destiny, Choice, Hope, History, Time and Space, creating a whole story around them. Mimadamos was written in third person, with multiple POVs and I actually enjoyed that a lot. It allowed the book to shows us what was happening on each side of the "battle", to introduce new characters and describe their individual stories in more detail. In a way, this book was similar to a fable since the personified concepts were used to shed some light and help us view scripts such as Genesis and Armageddon from a new perspective.
Though at the beginning of the book I found it a bit difficult to find the connection between the Genesis (where the famous story of Adam and Eve is portrayed) and the relationship between Fate and Destiny, the end of the book does clarify this. It was also interesting to see how Dhumanos was worshipped by many, but when his true identity as the Devil was revealed, everyone joined forces and saw him as their common enemy despite the differences that had divided them in the past. However, I have to admit that the first time Dhumanos was introduced, I had automatically assumed that he was the Devil. I hadn't realised that his followers weren't aware of this.
There was several important messages and insights present in Mimadamos. One quote I especially like is about Time and how we perceive it: "An hour in a doctor's waiting room is much longer than an hour at the fun fair. Time is a funny thing; it's hard to pin down. It's longer when you are a child, and shorter as you get older. The more time you have experienced, the shorter it seems to get."
Another phrase that I found especially touching is this one: "Life is death in slow motion, and death is life in fast forward".
HOWEVER...
I think this book had a lot more to give if it wasn't so convoluted. The plot itself was original and interesting, however it was overshadowed by a lot of philosophical ramblings that were often hard to understand. I'm sure there were a lot of important messages to be found there, but it wasn't easy to get to them. The writing was extremely intricate, which is something that deserves praise, but the long and extremely crafted sentences often became tiring.
I found that this book took me a lot more time to read than it should, taking into account the number of pages. In my effort to grasp every bit of information hidden in those paragraphs, I often became bored. The ideas seemed to be repeated quite often, and instead of being straight to the point, the writing dragged on.
Since this book didn't have much dialogue and it didn't extend itself on describing settings, it had the potential to be a very interesting and rather fast read. However, by the end of the book I was focusing mainly on the plot itself and often skimmed through the more poetic and philosophical parts.
Actually, I would have preferred if this book focused more on plot and on developing the characters further. I would have liked more dialogue and more insight into the relationships between characters. And, between all this, all those beautiful messages should have been incorporated in a clearer and less complex narrative.
Nevertheless, this is a book you might want to try if you wish to see the scripts through a new and very original perspective!
Though at the beginning of the book I found it a bit difficult to find the connection between the Genesis (where the famous story of Adam and Eve is portrayed) and the relationship between Fate and Destiny, the end of the book does clarify this. It was also interesting to see how Dhumanos was worshipped by many, but when his true identity as the Devil was revealed, everyone joined forces and saw him as their common enemy despite the differences that had divided them in the past. However, I have to admit that the first time Dhumanos was introduced, I had automatically assumed that he was the Devil. I hadn't realised that his followers weren't aware of this.
There was several important messages and insights present in Mimadamos. One quote I especially like is about Time and how we perceive it: "An hour in a doctor's waiting room is much longer than an hour at the fun fair. Time is a funny thing; it's hard to pin down. It's longer when you are a child, and shorter as you get older. The more time you have experienced, the shorter it seems to get."
Another phrase that I found especially touching is this one: "Life is death in slow motion, and death is life in fast forward".
HOWEVER...
I think this book had a lot more to give if it wasn't so convoluted. The plot itself was original and interesting, however it was overshadowed by a lot of philosophical ramblings that were often hard to understand. I'm sure there were a lot of important messages to be found there, but it wasn't easy to get to them. The writing was extremely intricate, which is something that deserves praise, but the long and extremely crafted sentences often became tiring.
I found that this book took me a lot more time to read than it should, taking into account the number of pages. In my effort to grasp every bit of information hidden in those paragraphs, I often became bored. The ideas seemed to be repeated quite often, and instead of being straight to the point, the writing dragged on.
Since this book didn't have much dialogue and it didn't extend itself on describing settings, it had the potential to be a very interesting and rather fast read. However, by the end of the book I was focusing mainly on the plot itself and often skimmed through the more poetic and philosophical parts.
Actually, I would have preferred if this book focused more on plot and on developing the characters further. I would have liked more dialogue and more insight into the relationships between characters. And, between all this, all those beautiful messages should have been incorporated in a clearer and less complex narrative.
Nevertheless, this is a book you might want to try if you wish to see the scripts through a new and very original perspective!
January 24, 2016
Intriguing concept but I felt it lacked in execution. Philosophical concepts like Fate, Time, and Choice are personified in what seems to be the realm of a fantasy story. While the idea, in itself is I believe good, the characters fall short of ever being true characters and I felt no empathy for anyone whatsoever. I was expecting a subtle philosophy that might underline a vibrant story, while what I got was an irrelevant and extraneous philosophy surrounding characters and story that I felt nothing for.
January 18, 2016
The author proclaims himself a gnostic. See definition below.
This book is not a fantasy. This book sets out to be a fable, to be an allegory. It tells the life of Destiny and her mate Fate, their offspring, and the other meta-beings that interact with them. There is a timelessness to the storyline, which makes the several references to computers and e-mails quite jarring and out of sync with the rest of the context.
While it sets out to be an allegory, it ends up being a sermon. The sentences are beautifully written, but they are joined together to form very stiff, contrived, and awkward paragraphs. I am not being told a story, I am being taught a lesson.
I’m in Sunday School, and my teacher is edifying me about supreme beings. That’s fine, but I was really looking forward to a story, not a sermon.
__________
A complimentary advance copy of this book was provided by the publisher for the purpose of review at Netgalley.com .
__________
Gnos·ti·cism (definition by Google)
a prominent heretical movement of the 2nd-century Christian Church, partly of pre-Christian origin. Gnostic doctrine taught that the world was created and ruled by a lesser divinity, the demiurge, and that Christ was an emissary of the remote supreme divine being, esoteric knowledge (gnosis) of whom enabled the redemption of the human spirit.
dem·i·urge (definition by Google)
(in Gnosticism and other theological systems) a heavenly being, subordinate to the Supreme Being, that is considered to be the controller of the material world and antagonistic to all that is purely spiritual.
This book is not a fantasy. This book sets out to be a fable, to be an allegory. It tells the life of Destiny and her mate Fate, their offspring, and the other meta-beings that interact with them. There is a timelessness to the storyline, which makes the several references to computers and e-mails quite jarring and out of sync with the rest of the context.
While it sets out to be an allegory, it ends up being a sermon. The sentences are beautifully written, but they are joined together to form very stiff, contrived, and awkward paragraphs. I am not being told a story, I am being taught a lesson.
I’m in Sunday School, and my teacher is edifying me about supreme beings. That’s fine, but I was really looking forward to a story, not a sermon.
__________
A complimentary advance copy of this book was provided by the publisher for the purpose of review at Netgalley.com .
__________
Gnos·ti·cism (definition by Google)
a prominent heretical movement of the 2nd-century Christian Church, partly of pre-Christian origin. Gnostic doctrine taught that the world was created and ruled by a lesser divinity, the demiurge, and that Christ was an emissary of the remote supreme divine being, esoteric knowledge (gnosis) of whom enabled the redemption of the human spirit.
dem·i·urge (definition by Google)
(in Gnosticism and other theological systems) a heavenly being, subordinate to the Supreme Being, that is considered to be the controller of the material world and antagonistic to all that is purely spiritual.
March 30, 2016
This was an interesting take on an old story. Characters named Destiny, Fate and Choice are featured in the tale. As the story unfolds, Destiny and Fate marry and build a life to include their son, Choice. I got a feeling of an old folk tale or fable as I read this story, which gets very philosophical when discussing knowledge and ignorance. There is almost a sense of and Aesop fable and a story with a moral in the end. It is a unique approach to an age-old story. I enjoyed the experience.
April 23, 2018
Chadi has managed to weave wisdom that is intricate and complicated, yet fundementally simple and eternally relevant, into a story that captures ones imagination. propelling us into a magical world and effecting ones own reality by the beauty of the passages within the story. The themes in this novel will play on your mind long after you have read it. I truly believe a great book has a way of choosing us more than us choosing it. And who knows, maybe this novel will invoke the "warrior of awakening" in you.
April 5, 2019
Mimadamos: The Eden of Choice by Chadi B Ghaith is a unique book for sure. The matters that this book deals with in abstract form and deep existentialist thought could have only made a book lengthy and boring if not for the author’s compelling narrative. The book lacks much dialogue and it did feel that some parts were dragged on but I felt like I was reading a more entertaining version of Albert Camus while reading this book.
The characters Fate, Destiny personified as man and woman is in itself quite a unique concept. Not that emotions and ideas haven’t been personified in literature before, but just the way they have been written, with each element submerged in the character it represents made me enjoy this book. In some parts, this book even reminded me of Neil Gaiman’s Sandman. The book was creative in its ideas and as a reader, that was something quite refreshing for me. Usually, reading indie-authors offers me a spin-off of some popular book and elements taken from different books but Mimadamos remained out-of-the-box from the beginning.
The writing is another part I adored apart from the narration and the theme. I am fonder of Young Adult books than classics but recently even my taste has started evolving and I do appreciate some sophisticated writings.
Now as for the parts I did not like. The lack of an obvious plot made my attention waver when it came to reading this book in one sitting. I am used to being swallowed up by a book rather than reading it in parts. This book I read sentence by sentence and I could see from outside how good the prose was but the book failed to keep me glued. I often shut the book, picked up something else and then later returned to it when I felt like it. The writing can be referred to more as a philosophical rambling and after a while, I just looked for an obvious storyline I could stay connected to.
But overall Hope, Time, Space, History and Choice made this book to be an extraordinary one.
The characters Fate, Destiny personified as man and woman is in itself quite a unique concept. Not that emotions and ideas haven’t been personified in literature before, but just the way they have been written, with each element submerged in the character it represents made me enjoy this book. In some parts, this book even reminded me of Neil Gaiman’s Sandman. The book was creative in its ideas and as a reader, that was something quite refreshing for me. Usually, reading indie-authors offers me a spin-off of some popular book and elements taken from different books but Mimadamos remained out-of-the-box from the beginning.
The writing is another part I adored apart from the narration and the theme. I am fonder of Young Adult books than classics but recently even my taste has started evolving and I do appreciate some sophisticated writings.
Now as for the parts I did not like. The lack of an obvious plot made my attention waver when it came to reading this book in one sitting. I am used to being swallowed up by a book rather than reading it in parts. This book I read sentence by sentence and I could see from outside how good the prose was but the book failed to keep me glued. I often shut the book, picked up something else and then later returned to it when I felt like it. The writing can be referred to more as a philosophical rambling and after a while, I just looked for an obvious storyline I could stay connected to.
But overall Hope, Time, Space, History and Choice made this book to be an extraordinary one.
November 19, 2018
I found this book to be very original. The author's writing style stands out. It has a flow of words that is almost poetic, and full of rich and vivid imagery. Destiny and Fate are characters with a great and complex dynamic in this book about good vs evil. However, there is so much more to this book. It has layers of meaning and is not just an engaging read, it is though-provoking as well.
The story is original and feels fresh. The language and writing are complex, and while they have a good flow, it feels slightly bogged down in areas by the language, and it is a lengthy read. However, by a few chapters in, I was so engrossed that the length of the story didn't bother me and I was used to the language and writing style by then. In fact, I found it to be beautiful in how this was written.
I would be very curious to read more by this author.
I received a free copy of this book.
The story is original and feels fresh. The language and writing are complex, and while they have a good flow, it feels slightly bogged down in areas by the language, and it is a lengthy read. However, by a few chapters in, I was so engrossed that the length of the story didn't bother me and I was used to the language and writing style by then. In fact, I found it to be beautiful in how this was written.
I would be very curious to read more by this author.
I received a free copy of this book.
October 25, 2017
MIMADAMOS: THE EDEN OF CHOICE BY CHADI B. GHAITH 5 STARS
MIMADAMOS: The Eden of Choice, by Chadi B. Ghaith, is a philosophical fantasy about the origins and purpose of man. It is an interesting read,
flowing nicely and with characters who are unusual. The story has elements of surprise and awe, the pull of evil and the battle within. This is a book that gives one pause, to think and reflect, on truth and the choices we all have in life. It is not a short story but it is certainly one worth reading.
MIMADAMOS: The Eden of Choice, by Chadi B. Ghaith, is a philosophical fantasy about the origins and purpose of man. It is an interesting read,
flowing nicely and with characters who are unusual. The story has elements of surprise and awe, the pull of evil and the battle within. This is a book that gives one pause, to think and reflect, on truth and the choices we all have in life. It is not a short story but it is certainly one worth reading.
February 18, 2019
The Eden of Choice felt like a dream that I used to remember. Chadi B. Ghaith delivers on his promise to provide a unique logic and perspective of the world. There are few books that have changed the way I view the world in the way that this book has. Ghaith's vision, and weighty characters will never leave my mind.
April 17, 2019
An almost successful attempt at a covert religious message passing through to the reader.
The attempt is foiled near the end, with the total collapse of symbolism that ensues.
The book's anthropomorphism of concepts such as Fate and Choice was intriguing, but it diminished by the time the religious purpose became so blatantly obvious.
The attempt is foiled near the end, with the total collapse of symbolism that ensues.
The book's anthropomorphism of concepts such as Fate and Choice was intriguing, but it diminished by the time the religious purpose became so blatantly obvious.
April 6, 2016
"Truth in philosophy," Hegel mused, "means that concept and external reality correspond." Ghaith, in his attempt to stylize his personal philosophy, seems to have missed the boat of truth. Throughout the narrative, it seemed as though he struggled to find a balance between the philosophy he desired to proclaim, and the story he was authoring. I quite frequently found myself immersed in philosophical reflection, for the philosophy contained within this novel is most assuredly deserving of thoughtful consideration, only to be jolted out of my metaphysical odyssey by the narrative, which I had lost hold of. In order to truly get the most out of this novel, it would seem that one would have to read it twice; once as pure fiction, and once as philosophical meditation.
I rather enjoyed the stylistic lack of dialogue. The narration had a fascinating feel, and yet it seemed Ghaith could not make up his mind on the era in which this meant to take place. The writing jumps rather uncouthly from fanciful, almost medieval, prose to commonplace conversation about such modern marvels as video games, and colloquialisms like "blowing minds." While this was obviously intentional, these aspects felt as out-of-place as a rifle in Lord of the Rings.
While Ghaith's choice of names for his characters (Fate, Destiny, Choice, History, Space, Time etc.) seems a praiseworthy endeavour reminiscent of Juster's Phantom Tollbooth, his over usage of those expressions as actual statements lead to conufusion, especially when starting sentences. I found myself wondering quite frequently as the novel came to an end whether or not a new character had been introduced, or Ghaith was just using a common place word in its traditional sense.
For the philosophically minded in the crowd, this novel contains fascinating metaphysical concepts. It is worth a read if you don't get bogged down by the laboured narrative.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with a free copy.
I rather enjoyed the stylistic lack of dialogue. The narration had a fascinating feel, and yet it seemed Ghaith could not make up his mind on the era in which this meant to take place. The writing jumps rather uncouthly from fanciful, almost medieval, prose to commonplace conversation about such modern marvels as video games, and colloquialisms like "blowing minds." While this was obviously intentional, these aspects felt as out-of-place as a rifle in Lord of the Rings.
While Ghaith's choice of names for his characters (Fate, Destiny, Choice, History, Space, Time etc.) seems a praiseworthy endeavour reminiscent of Juster's Phantom Tollbooth, his over usage of those expressions as actual statements lead to conufusion, especially when starting sentences. I found myself wondering quite frequently as the novel came to an end whether or not a new character had been introduced, or Ghaith was just using a common place word in its traditional sense.
For the philosophically minded in the crowd, this novel contains fascinating metaphysical concepts. It is worth a read if you don't get bogged down by the laboured narrative.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with a free copy.
April 4, 2016
This is a very interesting concept. The book was well written but difficult to keep any interest going. It seemed to drag with a lot of detail that to me was meaningless. I did like the concept of a story built around Fate, Destiny, Choice, and Hope. It is like giving you something to live for. It just took too long to get to the point.
March 26, 2019
Mimadamos: The Eden of Choice
Mimadamos is beautiful. It's breathtaking in the same way as seeing Niagara or Angel Falls feels like for the first time. Mesmerizing. Mimadamos is cerebral in it's simplicity while it's complexity makes it a conundrum.
Honestly, most people today would rate Mimadamos two stars at best. These are people who are completely unable to wrap their heads around a tale as old as time told in a way that is so detailed in its descriptions. These are the people who did not understand A Clockwork Orange or Brave New World. Chances are, anyone rating this book less than three stars didn't finish it.
I did not want to finish it. The second I started Mimadamos, I was under the impression that this wold be an adapted re-telling of the Christ story and I was honestly not interested. But, a promise is a promise and the book wasn't as bad as some others I have read just before it. The turning point for me was Hope.
First let me drop a brief description of Mimadamos:
"What if the most awaited battle in time (Armageddon) is already happening inside YOU? What if your current reality is a translation of its outcomes?
Did the ending precede the beginning? Is there a deeper meaning to existence locked somewhere within you, waiting to be accessed? Can a unique narrative help you discover essential, hidden truths about humanity?
Enter the Forbidden realm of Mimadamos (The Soul of Adam), and experience the spiritual code that runs through every event in time and will forever alter History as you think you know it."
Hope is a major player in the story of this book. I identify with her because she is fierce and liberal; fighting for what is right, even if it means going alone against the only world she knows. Naturally, her connection to Choice adds a more romantic aspect. But also not really.
Choice is our main character, although you don't get that quite from the beginning. Choice is also our "Christ" figure. Born to a mother who chose to leave her Divine husband and raise her child in her own reality. Her son, Choice being born of the union between her and Fate.
Really, I am already giving too much away. Simply put: you must read Mimadamos. That said, you must also be aware that this book will make you think. It is not a "quick, light read" in a bath. Mimadamos is a book for a bottle of wine and a fire in the hearth with hours to spend reading.
For those into spiritual or Christian theology, you'll probably want to get your hands on this book, like, yesterday. I can see where this book may very well become an essential part of any theologians library.
If you enjoyed: 1984, Animal Farm or The Little Prince - you will want to be heading over to order a copy of Mimadamos.
https://amzn.to/2W6TDwc
Mimadamos is beautiful. It's breathtaking in the same way as seeing Niagara or Angel Falls feels like for the first time. Mesmerizing. Mimadamos is cerebral in it's simplicity while it's complexity makes it a conundrum.
Honestly, most people today would rate Mimadamos two stars at best. These are people who are completely unable to wrap their heads around a tale as old as time told in a way that is so detailed in its descriptions. These are the people who did not understand A Clockwork Orange or Brave New World. Chances are, anyone rating this book less than three stars didn't finish it.
I did not want to finish it. The second I started Mimadamos, I was under the impression that this wold be an adapted re-telling of the Christ story and I was honestly not interested. But, a promise is a promise and the book wasn't as bad as some others I have read just before it. The turning point for me was Hope.
First let me drop a brief description of Mimadamos:
"What if the most awaited battle in time (Armageddon) is already happening inside YOU? What if your current reality is a translation of its outcomes?
Did the ending precede the beginning? Is there a deeper meaning to existence locked somewhere within you, waiting to be accessed? Can a unique narrative help you discover essential, hidden truths about humanity?
Enter the Forbidden realm of Mimadamos (The Soul of Adam), and experience the spiritual code that runs through every event in time and will forever alter History as you think you know it."
Hope is a major player in the story of this book. I identify with her because she is fierce and liberal; fighting for what is right, even if it means going alone against the only world she knows. Naturally, her connection to Choice adds a more romantic aspect. But also not really.
Choice is our main character, although you don't get that quite from the beginning. Choice is also our "Christ" figure. Born to a mother who chose to leave her Divine husband and raise her child in her own reality. Her son, Choice being born of the union between her and Fate.
Really, I am already giving too much away. Simply put: you must read Mimadamos. That said, you must also be aware that this book will make you think. It is not a "quick, light read" in a bath. Mimadamos is a book for a bottle of wine and a fire in the hearth with hours to spend reading.
For those into spiritual or Christian theology, you'll probably want to get your hands on this book, like, yesterday. I can see where this book may very well become an essential part of any theologians library.
If you enjoyed: 1984, Animal Farm or The Little Prince - you will want to be heading over to order a copy of Mimadamos.
https://amzn.to/2W6TDwc
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