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Children of Another Bible - We Were Not the Only Ones
Children of Another Bible
A modern day scientist who has found a way to visit the afterlife. A young child in a devastated world. An adventurer in a near-utopian future who is beginning to realize his destiny may lie in the stars above. They live in three different eras, but they are connected by a mystery that has haunted humanity since history began.
We Were Not the Only Ones
Humanity has always believed that this world was meant for them, and so far this has seemed to be the case. But there is one angel who didn’t see things this way. Her name is Kulkuz, and when humanity left Africa to populate the world, her red-haired children were eradicated, and her future was stolen. But Kulkuz has a plan. Neither spirituality nor science can determine what it is, but she is coming for us. And she will stop at nothing until her children’s rightful destiny has returned.
A modern day scientist who has found a way to visit the afterlife. A young child in a devastated world. An adventurer in a near-utopian future who is beginning to realize his destiny may lie in the stars above. They live in three different eras, but they are connected by a mystery that has haunted humanity since history began.
We Were Not the Only Ones
Humanity has always believed that this world was meant for them, and so far this has seemed to be the case. But there is one angel who didn’t see things this way. Her name is Kulkuz, and when humanity left Africa to populate the world, her red-haired children were eradicated, and her future was stolen. But Kulkuz has a plan. Neither spirituality nor science can determine what it is, but she is coming for us. And she will stop at nothing until her children’s rightful destiny has returned.
- GenresFantasy
268 pages, Paperback
Published November 9, 2017
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About the author
Jonathan Maas
31 books368 followersJon Maas was born in New Haven, Connecticut and grew up in San Antonio, Texas. After graduating from Stanford University with degrees in Biology and History, he's earned a living as a Musician, Peace Corps Volunteer, Standup Comedian, TV Producer and Web Designer.
He has published ten books, and has more on the way.
He has also directed the movie 'Spanners' starring Shawn Christian and Eric Roberts, and wrote its sequel book - 'Spanners: The Fountain of Youth.'
He writes on his bus commute to and from work, and has a soft spot in his heart for all types of Public Transportation.
He has published ten books, and has more on the way.
He has also directed the movie 'Spanners' starring Shawn Christian and Eric Roberts, and wrote its sequel book - 'Spanners: The Fountain of Youth.'
He writes on his bus commute to and from work, and has a soft spot in his heart for all types of Public Transportation.
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January 17, 2018
Story is OK!
Good story.Only took a couple of hours to read.it kept my attention.This was another good story by the author.Thanx for the book
Good story.Only took a couple of hours to read.it kept my attention.This was another good story by the author.Thanx for the book
January 1, 2018
Originally published at Risingshadow.
Before I begin to review and analyse this novel, I'll mention that I've come to appreciate Jonathan Maas quite a lot as an author, because he writes fresh and intriguing speculative fiction. He has his own writing style and he stays true to his own voice, which is something that counts a lot in modern speculative fiction. This novel is a good example of his imagination and his ability to tell fascinating stories.
Children of Another Bible: We Were Not the Only Ones is the author's strongest and most ambitious work to date. It's unlike anything he has ever written before, because he combines elements of fantasy, science fiction, alternate history, mythology, philosophy and religion to create a mesmerising story about a forgotten angel Kulkuz and her children who have all but been erased from the face of the Earth.
This novel is a fascinating and thought-provoking reading experience for readers who appreciate speculative fiction novels in which entertainment values and intelligent elements blend with each other in a fresh and original way. I was impressed by this novel and found it enthralling, because it's something different. The underlying strangeness of the story appealed to me and awakened my interest in it.
Here's a bit of information about how the story begins:
In the beginning, an angel helps two youths - a boy and a girl - and enters their dreams. The angel projects images to them and communicates with them on a basic level that allows the youths to understand certain things. The youths are being given perception of things that will be useful to them and others of their kind to spread over the land. Finally, the angel tells them about another angel, Kulkuz, and her children, who are different from them... Julius Shaw is trying to convince investors to give him money for the research he is doing about white light treatment, which is going to save lives, but fails to secure funding. He meets his brother, Malachai, who's a reverend. Malachai has a debate with an antitheist Kenneth Hitch about religion and God. Afterwards Julius gives advice to his brother on how to respond to Hitch's arguments and finally tells him that he's going to perform the white light treatment on himself and wants Malachai to be there when it happens... When Julius begins the treatment, he experiences something strange, because he meets a gloriously built creature that takes hold of him and takes him somewhere else. The creature - an angel - gives him a mission: he must find Kulkuz. Soon Julius finds himself in a very strange place...
This is the beginning of a story, which consists of three parts that are totally different from each other. The first part tells of Julius Shaw and his groundbreaking medical procedure, the second part tells of a prehistoric rite of passage concerning two young men, and the third part tells of what happens to Dexl in the future. These three parts have one thing in common: the angel Kulkuz.
In the first part, the author focuses his attention on Julius Shaw and his new medical procedure, the white light treatment. What Julius has invented is something totally new and allows people to be saved from death, but it may also be dangerous to people, because not all may survive the treatment. I was fascinated by Julius' adventures in the other reality, which turned out to be a purgatory where one can move in tubes between various chambers. The purgatory is a neutral place that angels and demons can't enter, because if they enter it they'll quickly perish and burn to cinders.
The second part tells of two youths, Kian and Niall and their rite of passage, athbhreith. Kian and Niall must survive until morning on Mount Ossa and bring back something for the elders to interpret. It was fascinating to read about what happened to Kian and how he met Kulkuz.
The third part tells of Dexl, who lives in the future world where many things have changed. Augmented animals now exist beside extinct species, and humans have learned to do many kinds of things. I enjoyed reading about how humans could communicate with animals and I also enjoyed reading about the futuristic city, Aztlá, which was quite a sight to behold with its several enormous buildings.
The author writes well about how Kulkuz feels about what has been done to her children and how the other angels have exterminated them. This is something that has not been seen in modern speculative fiction (I don't remember reading anything like this ever before). It was fascinating to read about how Kulkuz used three different people in three different eras to further her plans.
I enjoyed reading about themes and issues related to life, death, extinction, beliefs and religion, because the author addresses these themes in a fluent and thought-provoking way and allows readers to think about what they have read. It was great that the author avoided giving easy answers and resolutions to certain things, because it makes the story interesting.
It's a bit difficult to classify this novel, because the unique combination of different elements places this novel into a class of its own. This novel has a few elements that are slightly reminiscent of elements found in novels written by Michael Crichton, Margaret Atwood and David Mitchell, but the author's writing style and his way of exploring the elements differs from these authors.
I was fascinated by the structure of the story, because each of the three parts featured different events, but together they formed a mesmerising tale of Kulkuz and her children. When I finished reading the whole novel, I thought to myself that it can be read as a standalone novel, but it feels a bit like an introduction to a larger series, because there's room for further exploration of many things.
Kulkuz, Angel of the Neanderthals, Circa 70,000 B.C.E.The cover image by Mathos Lappas looks great and fits this novel perfectly. I also found the image ("Kulkuz, Angel of the Neanderthals, Circa 70,000 B.C.E.) which was displayed on the back cover beautiful.
I give this novel strong four stars on the scale from one to five stars, because I enjoyed it and found its gradually unfolding story fascinating. I liked the freshness and originality of the story very much.
If you enjoy reading thought-provoking and mesmerising stories, you should definitely take a look at Jonathan Maas' Children of Another Bible: We Were Not the Only Ones, because it's something different, fresh and fascinating. It differs nicely from other new speculative novels and stands out among them due to its different kind of a story.
My final words are: Jonathan Maas' Children of Another Bible: We Were Not the Only Ones is fascinating, fresh and thought-provoking speculative fiction for adults.
Before I begin to review and analyse this novel, I'll mention that I've come to appreciate Jonathan Maas quite a lot as an author, because he writes fresh and intriguing speculative fiction. He has his own writing style and he stays true to his own voice, which is something that counts a lot in modern speculative fiction. This novel is a good example of his imagination and his ability to tell fascinating stories.
Children of Another Bible: We Were Not the Only Ones is the author's strongest and most ambitious work to date. It's unlike anything he has ever written before, because he combines elements of fantasy, science fiction, alternate history, mythology, philosophy and religion to create a mesmerising story about a forgotten angel Kulkuz and her children who have all but been erased from the face of the Earth.
This novel is a fascinating and thought-provoking reading experience for readers who appreciate speculative fiction novels in which entertainment values and intelligent elements blend with each other in a fresh and original way. I was impressed by this novel and found it enthralling, because it's something different. The underlying strangeness of the story appealed to me and awakened my interest in it.
Here's a bit of information about how the story begins:
In the beginning, an angel helps two youths - a boy and a girl - and enters their dreams. The angel projects images to them and communicates with them on a basic level that allows the youths to understand certain things. The youths are being given perception of things that will be useful to them and others of their kind to spread over the land. Finally, the angel tells them about another angel, Kulkuz, and her children, who are different from them... Julius Shaw is trying to convince investors to give him money for the research he is doing about white light treatment, which is going to save lives, but fails to secure funding. He meets his brother, Malachai, who's a reverend. Malachai has a debate with an antitheist Kenneth Hitch about religion and God. Afterwards Julius gives advice to his brother on how to respond to Hitch's arguments and finally tells him that he's going to perform the white light treatment on himself and wants Malachai to be there when it happens... When Julius begins the treatment, he experiences something strange, because he meets a gloriously built creature that takes hold of him and takes him somewhere else. The creature - an angel - gives him a mission: he must find Kulkuz. Soon Julius finds himself in a very strange place...
This is the beginning of a story, which consists of three parts that are totally different from each other. The first part tells of Julius Shaw and his groundbreaking medical procedure, the second part tells of a prehistoric rite of passage concerning two young men, and the third part tells of what happens to Dexl in the future. These three parts have one thing in common: the angel Kulkuz.
In the first part, the author focuses his attention on Julius Shaw and his new medical procedure, the white light treatment. What Julius has invented is something totally new and allows people to be saved from death, but it may also be dangerous to people, because not all may survive the treatment. I was fascinated by Julius' adventures in the other reality, which turned out to be a purgatory where one can move in tubes between various chambers. The purgatory is a neutral place that angels and demons can't enter, because if they enter it they'll quickly perish and burn to cinders.
The second part tells of two youths, Kian and Niall and their rite of passage, athbhreith. Kian and Niall must survive until morning on Mount Ossa and bring back something for the elders to interpret. It was fascinating to read about what happened to Kian and how he met Kulkuz.
The third part tells of Dexl, who lives in the future world where many things have changed. Augmented animals now exist beside extinct species, and humans have learned to do many kinds of things. I enjoyed reading about how humans could communicate with animals and I also enjoyed reading about the futuristic city, Aztlá, which was quite a sight to behold with its several enormous buildings.
The author writes well about how Kulkuz feels about what has been done to her children and how the other angels have exterminated them. This is something that has not been seen in modern speculative fiction (I don't remember reading anything like this ever before). It was fascinating to read about how Kulkuz used three different people in three different eras to further her plans.
I enjoyed reading about themes and issues related to life, death, extinction, beliefs and religion, because the author addresses these themes in a fluent and thought-provoking way and allows readers to think about what they have read. It was great that the author avoided giving easy answers and resolutions to certain things, because it makes the story interesting.
It's a bit difficult to classify this novel, because the unique combination of different elements places this novel into a class of its own. This novel has a few elements that are slightly reminiscent of elements found in novels written by Michael Crichton, Margaret Atwood and David Mitchell, but the author's writing style and his way of exploring the elements differs from these authors.
I was fascinated by the structure of the story, because each of the three parts featured different events, but together they formed a mesmerising tale of Kulkuz and her children. When I finished reading the whole novel, I thought to myself that it can be read as a standalone novel, but it feels a bit like an introduction to a larger series, because there's room for further exploration of many things.
Kulkuz, Angel of the Neanderthals, Circa 70,000 B.C.E.The cover image by Mathos Lappas looks great and fits this novel perfectly. I also found the image ("Kulkuz, Angel of the Neanderthals, Circa 70,000 B.C.E.) which was displayed on the back cover beautiful.
I give this novel strong four stars on the scale from one to five stars, because I enjoyed it and found its gradually unfolding story fascinating. I liked the freshness and originality of the story very much.
If you enjoy reading thought-provoking and mesmerising stories, you should definitely take a look at Jonathan Maas' Children of Another Bible: We Were Not the Only Ones, because it's something different, fresh and fascinating. It differs nicely from other new speculative novels and stands out among them due to its different kind of a story.
My final words are: Jonathan Maas' Children of Another Bible: We Were Not the Only Ones is fascinating, fresh and thought-provoking speculative fiction for adults.
January 31, 2018
Reviewed by Skyler Boudreau for Reader Views
In “Children of Another Bible: We Were Not the Only Ones,” Jonathan Maas introduces readers to three different narrators in three different eras, all connected through the mystery of the angel Kulkuz.
The premise itself is a fascinating one. The first third of the novel follows a modern scientist who has discovered a way to enter the afterlife while he is still alive. The second part follows a young boy on a strange continent ruled by different tribes, and the final third features an adventurer in a future utopian society. Structurally, it’s like reading three books in one.
Each world is built carefully, with details from language to cultural ceremonies woven in to add an authentic feel. The author’s skill at building these different civilizations allows for an immersive reading experience.
While the settings themselves are wonderfully built, I feel they are tied together weakly. The only thing they share is the character Kulkuz, and in two of the three stories, this character appears in name only. This single connection isn’t enough to hold all three stories together for me, especially being set in vastly different time periods. By the end of the final section, readers still know little about her.
Most of the story is provided in vast areas of exposition. This style of story-telling makes the plot plateau, and none of the three stories have much of a visible climax. Any time the plot begins to progress naturally, the characters’ internal thoughts will be used to explain a basic story element. The reader isn’t allowed to infer anything on their own, and it makes the narrators come off as condescending.
The narrators are also used more as tools to progress the plot rather than their own element. They remain stagnant as characters with little room for personal growth, and instead of the reader getting too know them through their actions, most of them directly state their own personality traits.
Maas’ concept itself is intriguing and provides a new take on the classic ‘angels and demons’ trope. I would recommend this novel to those with a strong interest in world-building over plot and character. The novel’s ending left it open for a sequel, which could easily be used to provide the elements missing from “Children of Another Bible: We Were Not the Only Ones.”
In “Children of Another Bible: We Were Not the Only Ones,” Jonathan Maas introduces readers to three different narrators in three different eras, all connected through the mystery of the angel Kulkuz.
The premise itself is a fascinating one. The first third of the novel follows a modern scientist who has discovered a way to enter the afterlife while he is still alive. The second part follows a young boy on a strange continent ruled by different tribes, and the final third features an adventurer in a future utopian society. Structurally, it’s like reading three books in one.
Each world is built carefully, with details from language to cultural ceremonies woven in to add an authentic feel. The author’s skill at building these different civilizations allows for an immersive reading experience.
While the settings themselves are wonderfully built, I feel they are tied together weakly. The only thing they share is the character Kulkuz, and in two of the three stories, this character appears in name only. This single connection isn’t enough to hold all three stories together for me, especially being set in vastly different time periods. By the end of the final section, readers still know little about her.
Most of the story is provided in vast areas of exposition. This style of story-telling makes the plot plateau, and none of the three stories have much of a visible climax. Any time the plot begins to progress naturally, the characters’ internal thoughts will be used to explain a basic story element. The reader isn’t allowed to infer anything on their own, and it makes the narrators come off as condescending.
The narrators are also used more as tools to progress the plot rather than their own element. They remain stagnant as characters with little room for personal growth, and instead of the reader getting too know them through their actions, most of them directly state their own personality traits.
Maas’ concept itself is intriguing and provides a new take on the classic ‘angels and demons’ trope. I would recommend this novel to those with a strong interest in world-building over plot and character. The novel’s ending left it open for a sequel, which could easily be used to provide the elements missing from “Children of Another Bible: We Were Not the Only Ones.”
November 27, 2017
Full disclosure – I was provided a copy of this book by the author but have voluntarily chosen to write a review. All opinions are my own.
The Children of Kulkuz
Children of Another Bible: We Were Not the Only Ones is the newest book by author Jonathan Maas and once again he takes us on a fantastical journey into the depths of his imagination to a world that is ours, but not quite. Told in three discernible sections, the narratives while seemingly disjointed work together to tell the story of forgotten angel Kulkuz as she works throughout the millennia and in various realms to secure a future for her children who have all but been wiped from the face of the Earth. Throughout the course of the narrative the reader is transported through modern day scientific experiments to prehistoric coming of age trials and a future where animal communication is possible to far reaching planets as Kulkuz’s story unfolds.
I wasn’t sure what to expect going into this book and I must say that this is unlike anything that Maas has written to date and quite possibly anything that I have read in a long time. Children of Another Bible tells the tale of the red headed children of a forgotten angel and her efforts to bring them out of obscurity and into prominence. The first section of the book follows scientist Julius as he tests a new medical procedure that, if perfected could revolutionize medicine and the human life expectancy. The second section takes the reader to a prehistoric rite of passage for two young men who must survive the night alone and relying only on their wits. The final section of the book takes us far into a future, where augmented animals exist alongside once extinct species and colonization of distant planets is a reality. The one constant throughout the entire tale is Kulkuz. While I would have liked to have seen some resolution within the specific sections of the book, the true story here wasn’t Julius’ plight or Kian’s or even Dexl’s, it was how Kulkuz used these three people in three completely different spaces in time to bring about her ultimate goal. It will be interesting to see if there is a Children of Another Bible part 2 in the future to tie up some loose ends or further the story where it left off. The story as it stands is good as a stand-alone novel, but I can’t help but feel that there is more to this story than Maas has explored in this initial offering. If you like science fiction, fantasy or books that question existence itself, I would recommend that you give Children of Another Bible: We Were Not the Only Ones a r
The Children of Kulkuz
Children of Another Bible: We Were Not the Only Ones is the newest book by author Jonathan Maas and once again he takes us on a fantastical journey into the depths of his imagination to a world that is ours, but not quite. Told in three discernible sections, the narratives while seemingly disjointed work together to tell the story of forgotten angel Kulkuz as she works throughout the millennia and in various realms to secure a future for her children who have all but been wiped from the face of the Earth. Throughout the course of the narrative the reader is transported through modern day scientific experiments to prehistoric coming of age trials and a future where animal communication is possible to far reaching planets as Kulkuz’s story unfolds.
I wasn’t sure what to expect going into this book and I must say that this is unlike anything that Maas has written to date and quite possibly anything that I have read in a long time. Children of Another Bible tells the tale of the red headed children of a forgotten angel and her efforts to bring them out of obscurity and into prominence. The first section of the book follows scientist Julius as he tests a new medical procedure that, if perfected could revolutionize medicine and the human life expectancy. The second section takes the reader to a prehistoric rite of passage for two young men who must survive the night alone and relying only on their wits. The final section of the book takes us far into a future, where augmented animals exist alongside once extinct species and colonization of distant planets is a reality. The one constant throughout the entire tale is Kulkuz. While I would have liked to have seen some resolution within the specific sections of the book, the true story here wasn’t Julius’ plight or Kian’s or even Dexl’s, it was how Kulkuz used these three people in three completely different spaces in time to bring about her ultimate goal. It will be interesting to see if there is a Children of Another Bible part 2 in the future to tie up some loose ends or further the story where it left off. The story as it stands is good as a stand-alone novel, but I can’t help but feel that there is more to this story than Maas has explored in this initial offering. If you like science fiction, fantasy or books that question existence itself, I would recommend that you give Children of Another Bible: We Were Not the Only Ones a r
June 11, 2018
This was weird. Good weird, but strange nevertheless. On the surface, it looks like several short stories of different times on Earth(?), without any connection, strung together to make a book, and each story ending on a cliffhanger. Ah but there is a connecting factor: one name, one person(?)/angel(?): Kulkuz. But what does She want with a scientist, a child and an adventurer?
I really do hope to find out in a follow-up!
In Mr Maas' usual convoluted and confusing narration style (again, in a good way, not annoying), this seems to be one long (or three long) introduction of main characters, with the name Kulkuz combining them. There is adventure, danger, philosophy, and yes, there are some I am sorry to say, rather boring passages.
But what there was not, and this I find less satisfactory, is a conclusion. The reader gets to know the main protagonists quite well, and gets a little information about Kulkuz, but then - the End. I hope that's not it, that with all these cliffhangers, there will be at least one next book (although, if this was the "introduction" to the story, I foresee lots of more books -not quite sure if that's a good thing in this case.)
A weird book, but for me fascinating enough to give a possible sequence another chance for the story to pick up pace.
I really do hope to find out in a follow-up!
In Mr Maas' usual convoluted and confusing narration style (again, in a good way, not annoying), this seems to be one long (or three long) introduction of main characters, with the name Kulkuz combining them. There is adventure, danger, philosophy, and yes, there are some I am sorry to say, rather boring passages.
But what there was not, and this I find less satisfactory, is a conclusion. The reader gets to know the main protagonists quite well, and gets a little information about Kulkuz, but then - the End. I hope that's not it, that with all these cliffhangers, there will be at least one next book (although, if this was the "introduction" to the story, I foresee lots of more books -not quite sure if that's a good thing in this case.)
A weird book, but for me fascinating enough to give a possible sequence another chance for the story to pick up pace.
December 16, 2017
This is a page turner which weaves classical themes and mythic ideas into a refreshing modern approach. So much of past beliefs and myths don't seem particularly relevant or accessible, but this fantasy book makes a good case for their timeliness today. In particular, I was fascinated by the scientist, Julius, pushing boundaries at life and death. His story provides a contemporary grounding as the other characters and their stories are set beyond the here and now. Needless to say, they are all connected although this seems more like an introduction of a series (I hope!) than a complete tale. Even with that, I still rate this at 5 stars because how interesting Julius is and the topics that are so well addressed. There's beauty in Dexl's story which is the most alien story line. This book kept me guessing and engaged.
June 3, 2018
I have read several books by Jonathan Maas and I am always amazed by the breadth of subject matter, not to mention his powerful imagination. This book is written in three sections, in totally different time zones, each exploring how the inhabitants cope with survival in times that are challenging. Using fact and fiction, science and a touch of science fiction, Maas draws the reader into the lives of the three main characters.
The narratives are all very effective but I found I was especially drawn more deeply into the final one, possibly as I was already hooked by the first two. We find the Earth reborn with humans recreating what has gone before not really knowing what the consequences will be.
Then of course there is Kulkuz! An angel but not of the heavenly variety. Little is known about her but she is on course for revenge against humanity.
The narratives are all very effective but I found I was especially drawn more deeply into the final one, possibly as I was already hooked by the first two. We find the Earth reborn with humans recreating what has gone before not really knowing what the consequences will be.
Then of course there is Kulkuz! An angel but not of the heavenly variety. Little is known about her but she is on course for revenge against humanity.
January 17, 2018
In the interests of full disclosure I got a free copy of this book from the author with no expectations re the review. This one started slowly for me, some familiar Maas areas that take us beyond the mundane and onto philosphical questions with a strong spiritual edge - but I felt the action was moving fairly slowly. However this is a book of three parts, and it took of for me from part 2 and into part 3 - with linking themes and context rather than overt plot or character bonding. By the end it reminded me slightly of Murakami with an almost Japanese sense of not needing a beginning, middle, and end to make what is an intriguing and thought provoking story.
July 18, 2018
History and the various religious texts all seem to have holes or plots that are not completed.
In Children of Another Bible Jonathan has taken one of these and fleshed it out from the original angles whispering in a dream to the future of space exploration.
Along the way he makes us feel and relate to the various characters through time that are part of this story: from modern scientist to aboriginal tribe member. All have a depth and life that helps them feel like people you really know.
Highly recommended.
In Children of Another Bible Jonathan has taken one of these and fleshed it out from the original angles whispering in a dream to the future of space exploration.
Along the way he makes us feel and relate to the various characters through time that are part of this story: from modern scientist to aboriginal tribe member. All have a depth and life that helps them feel like people you really know.
Highly recommended.
August 17, 2018
"This creature is not meant to come here either, he thought. Perhaps it's only wrapping its wings around me so that they will be the first to burn." (56-57)
I would like to thank Jonathan Maas for providing me with a copy of this book!
This book was chalked full with action and adventure which made it hard to put down. It was very well written and easy to follow. I felt like it flowed really well making it an easy read.
This book was a quick read, as I read it in a few hours.
I would recommend it to an sci fi lover that wants an adventure!
I would like to thank Jonathan Maas for providing me with a copy of this book!
This book was chalked full with action and adventure which made it hard to put down. It was very well written and easy to follow. I felt like it flowed really well making it an easy read.
This book was a quick read, as I read it in a few hours.
I would recommend it to an sci fi lover that wants an adventure!
January 11, 2018
I won this disaster in a Goodreads giveaway. I read this book all the way through looking for a payoff that would tie the three short stories that comprised this so called bible together. The stories,characters and plot were enough to convince me the author knew what he was doing. He did not. This novel left me scratching my head not only because the ending was lame, but how Mr. Maas got it published in the first place.
August 7, 2018
Great ideas but inconsistent pacing and too much left untold
It was a decent story although it felt fragmented at times, often also struggling with pacing. The end of the story also really felt like it should have been more turnpike of the story.
Great ideas just could have used better execution.
It was a decent story although it felt fragmented at times, often also struggling with pacing. The end of the story also really felt like it should have been more turnpike of the story.
Great ideas just could have used better execution.
December 27, 2017
WOW, what a cliffhanger. This book was awesome. Science, mixed with science fiction, and a little of the supernatural thrown in too. CANNOT wait for the next one. Hope it is soon. Jonathan hits another grand slam with this one.
January 18, 2018
100% did not enjoy this book. It started off slow but good, than the the next thing I knew I was completely lost and didn't understand a single thing that was going on. Also this may be trivial, but there were literally no chapters. Halfway threw I just gave up and deleted it from my Kindle.
March 9, 2018
A bunch of crap
If I even thought that was good at some point I was wrong. Somebody slap me for buying this crapola
If I even thought that was good at some point I was wrong. Somebody slap me for buying this crapola
June 3, 2018
The book has potential but I felt let down with the lack of conclusion.
June 15, 2019
Thoroughly confused.
June 3, 2018
Curiouser and curiouser.
The stories in this book are intriguing as hell. Each chapter brings new characters that ask, and sometimes answer most interesting questions. It was heartbreaking to reach the end. Why? Because it begs continuation!
The stories in this book are intriguing as hell. Each chapter brings new characters that ask, and sometimes answer most interesting questions. It was heartbreaking to reach the end. Why? Because it begs continuation!
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