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Hannoki's Will
Telepathy, a gift or a curse? Telepaths are separate from others, regarded with fear and suspicion and David certainly saw it as a curse since it destroyed his dreams of exploring space.
When a new threat arises, his abilities are needed to help protect the safety and reputation of the Federation of Worlds Navy. He has got his dream, but in the confined area of a space ship he has to overcome the distrust of the other officers. His success opens up a new future for David but leads to him uncovering a secret so horrific it shakes his confidence in humanity.
When a new threat arises, his abilities are needed to help protect the safety and reputation of the Federation of Worlds Navy. He has got his dream, but in the confined area of a space ship he has to overcome the distrust of the other officers. His success opens up a new future for David but leads to him uncovering a secret so horrific it shakes his confidence in humanity.
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354 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 1, 2020
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June 6, 2018
In my late teens and early twenties I read a lot of classic sci-fi, and by classic I mean Arthur C. Clarke, Ray Bradbury, Robert Heinlein... When I began to read Hannoki's Will I wondered why it seemed so familiar to me, then realised it was because it reminded me of all those classics I'd read so long ago. There is an almost retro feel to it and the style of writing and the characters themselves, would not have been out of place in one of the popular science fiction magazines which had their hay day in the 1950's and 60's.
The author has a very sparse and streamlined style of writing, by which I mean she doesn't needlessly clutter her plot, it's pared down almost to the bone and is the better for it. Sometimes sci-fi writers get a little too carried away with the concept of the future, filling it with ever more complicated gizmos, aliens and epic space battles, to the point where it stops being believable and instead becomes cliched. Wisely, this author understood that sci-fi is really just people, in the future, doing more or less what people do now, but in space, with more advanced gadgets. She concentrated on her characters, making them three dimensional and very, very human. So we have greed, fear, friendship, trust and love, all the emotions that make us human, but painted onto a much wider canvas.
I liked this book a lot; normally a very slow reader, I read it in under three days and enjoyed the way the plot bounded along, not getting too bogged down in details, but instead keeping up a very brisk pace. The future society she painted was neither dystopian or utopian but, as now, was a mixture of both, and this made a nice change from all those dire portrayals of bleak and hopeless futures that seem the staple fare of speculative fiction at the moment.
Her hero, a telepath named David, was both likeable and understandable. His motives never confused or left me grinding my teeth in impotent fury. I particularly liked his relationship with his father, and feel this was one of the novel's strong points.
The aliens that David encounters, because yes, there are aliens, are again believable and it is easy to sympathise with them and their plight. Perhaps this part of the book was a little simplistic and might have some rolling their eyes at the naivety of the writing, and maybe it was a little good guys wear white hats/bad guys wear black, but again, I personally found it refreshingly honest.
it is a very well crafted book, typo-free, with no punctuation, grammar or formatting errors that I could see, and to her credit, the author has clearly worked hard at polishing her novel.
One tiny constructive criticism was the ending, I found this a little abrupt and maybe even weak, and had gone on to the next page before I realised the book had finished. Turning back, I had to re-read the last line again and feel the author could have made more of the ending, maybe not made it so stark and sudden. But this is a small personal opinion, and in no way detracts from the very solid five stars I am awarding this novel.
This was the first book I'd ever read by this author, and I have a feeling it won't be my last.
The author has a very sparse and streamlined style of writing, by which I mean she doesn't needlessly clutter her plot, it's pared down almost to the bone and is the better for it. Sometimes sci-fi writers get a little too carried away with the concept of the future, filling it with ever more complicated gizmos, aliens and epic space battles, to the point where it stops being believable and instead becomes cliched. Wisely, this author understood that sci-fi is really just people, in the future, doing more or less what people do now, but in space, with more advanced gadgets. She concentrated on her characters, making them three dimensional and very, very human. So we have greed, fear, friendship, trust and love, all the emotions that make us human, but painted onto a much wider canvas.
I liked this book a lot; normally a very slow reader, I read it in under three days and enjoyed the way the plot bounded along, not getting too bogged down in details, but instead keeping up a very brisk pace. The future society she painted was neither dystopian or utopian but, as now, was a mixture of both, and this made a nice change from all those dire portrayals of bleak and hopeless futures that seem the staple fare of speculative fiction at the moment.
Her hero, a telepath named David, was both likeable and understandable. His motives never confused or left me grinding my teeth in impotent fury. I particularly liked his relationship with his father, and feel this was one of the novel's strong points.
The aliens that David encounters, because yes, there are aliens, are again believable and it is easy to sympathise with them and their plight. Perhaps this part of the book was a little simplistic and might have some rolling their eyes at the naivety of the writing, and maybe it was a little good guys wear white hats/bad guys wear black, but again, I personally found it refreshingly honest.
it is a very well crafted book, typo-free, with no punctuation, grammar or formatting errors that I could see, and to her credit, the author has clearly worked hard at polishing her novel.
One tiny constructive criticism was the ending, I found this a little abrupt and maybe even weak, and had gone on to the next page before I realised the book had finished. Turning back, I had to re-read the last line again and feel the author could have made more of the ending, maybe not made it so stark and sudden. But this is a small personal opinion, and in no way detracts from the very solid five stars I am awarding this novel.
This was the first book I'd ever read by this author, and I have a feeling it won't be my last.
October 26, 2016
I really enjoyed this book, it was easy to read, had an interesting plot and left me waiting for what happens next in a book which, I presume, is coming.
The young hero is a well developed character which gives the reader a clear idea of his strengths and vulnerabilities; the main supporting characters are also well formed for their part in the story. The physics is not explained which is an area it was wise to avoid but any space faring book is almost bound to run into difficulties here.
All in all a very promising start for a new author.
The young hero is a well developed character which gives the reader a clear idea of his strengths and vulnerabilities; the main supporting characters are also well formed for their part in the story. The physics is not explained which is an area it was wise to avoid but any space faring book is almost bound to run into difficulties here.
All in all a very promising start for a new author.
April 4, 2020
Great read
Outstanding book! This book was one of those books that are hard to put down. I highly recommend reading this book if you want to get lost into a different world.
Outstanding book! This book was one of those books that are hard to put down. I highly recommend reading this book if you want to get lost into a different world.
July 28, 2017
I finished reading Hannoki's Will last night and was pleasantly surprised by it! All I knew going into it was that it involves telepathy and space travel and that was enough to make me pick it up! The story was equal parts exciting and entertaining and kept me reading till it was over.
It follows David who has wanted to travel in space since he was a kid, but was never allowed to pursue that dream as he is a telepath, and in their world, telepaths aren't allowed in space. However, it seems like his luck may be changing and he might get to fulfill his dream after all. Only, it's not just his childhood dream that is at stake. I won't say more so as not to spoil the fun but a LOT happens.
It was easy to read and follow - very entertaining, fast-paced and action-packed - with short chapters that kept me turning pages till it was over. And now, I want the sequel really bad! It took me a while to get used to the writing and the workings of the new world(s) but I grew really attached to several of the characters and want to know what will happen next. I think it was a wonderful debut novel and a great start to the Lismarian series. :)
It follows David who has wanted to travel in space since he was a kid, but was never allowed to pursue that dream as he is a telepath, and in their world, telepaths aren't allowed in space. However, it seems like his luck may be changing and he might get to fulfill his dream after all. Only, it's not just his childhood dream that is at stake. I won't say more so as not to spoil the fun but a LOT happens.
It was easy to read and follow - very entertaining, fast-paced and action-packed - with short chapters that kept me turning pages till it was over. And now, I want the sequel really bad! It took me a while to get used to the writing and the workings of the new world(s) but I grew really attached to several of the characters and want to know what will happen next. I think it was a wonderful debut novel and a great start to the Lismarian series. :)
September 28, 2017
Rating: 4/5
This book was given to me by the author Emma K. Blacker for an honest review. This review is not affected by anything, it containts my true feelings.
David tries his best and studies hard for his exams to get good grades, so he could convince his father to go to Navy’s summer camp.
Everything changes after he learns he succeeded on his exams and became the best student in his class. After a while, he realises that he started to hear some voices inside of his head and those unknown voices dont belong to him at all.
He is ten years old, and he is telepathic.
His mother is completely destroyed to learn that her son will be away from home and everything for a long time. He needs to learn how to control his precious ability by getting help and practicing with other people who are just like him.
After 8 years of training, he finally joins the Navy’s Spaceship which travels outside of Earth and goes to other planets for research. At first, everyone is afraid to be friends with him or even talk to him. They think they wont be able to think comfortably and wont have any privacy because he will easily be able to read their minds. But this is not that easy. There are rules…
He helps the captains and the crew by using his abilities to spot other ships but without reading anyones mind. His actual adventure in the space starts now.
In the beginning of the story, David’s father was so selfish. He didnt even care about his son at all but after years and years, he finally wants to keep in touch with his only child. Maybe some people can actually change…
I was surprised to learn this novel was published on 7th of October (2016), on my birthday! The writing style isnt difficult to read. Its one of the unique book you’ll enjoy reading without getting bored.
This book was given to me by the author Emma K. Blacker for an honest review. This review is not affected by anything, it containts my true feelings.
David tries his best and studies hard for his exams to get good grades, so he could convince his father to go to Navy’s summer camp.
Everything changes after he learns he succeeded on his exams and became the best student in his class. After a while, he realises that he started to hear some voices inside of his head and those unknown voices dont belong to him at all.
He is ten years old, and he is telepathic.
His mother is completely destroyed to learn that her son will be away from home and everything for a long time. He needs to learn how to control his precious ability by getting help and practicing with other people who are just like him.
After 8 years of training, he finally joins the Navy’s Spaceship which travels outside of Earth and goes to other planets for research. At first, everyone is afraid to be friends with him or even talk to him. They think they wont be able to think comfortably and wont have any privacy because he will easily be able to read their minds. But this is not that easy. There are rules…
He helps the captains and the crew by using his abilities to spot other ships but without reading anyones mind. His actual adventure in the space starts now.
In the beginning of the story, David’s father was so selfish. He didnt even care about his son at all but after years and years, he finally wants to keep in touch with his only child. Maybe some people can actually change…
I was surprised to learn this novel was published on 7th of October (2016), on my birthday! The writing style isnt difficult to read. Its one of the unique book you’ll enjoy reading without getting bored.
December 17, 2017
Synopsis:
Set in the future - David is a telepath. He grew up with dreams of working in outer space but when he was identified as a telepath that was no longer an option for him as he was taken from his home to be trained (as is the custom for both his safety and the safety of everyone else). When he grows up the Federation of Worlds Navy (FWN) contacts the telepaths with an unusual problem. There are cloaked ships on their scanners that they can not detect. Perhaps the telepaths can help? David is sent along as an experiment and is successful - so much that telepaths are incorporated into FWN fleets.
David leaves FWN and becomes a scout. While scouting as a favour to a friend he crashes on a world of alien beings being harvested for their skins. They are telepaths and David vows to help them. With the assistance of his father and his friends he exposes a FWN coverup around the import of illegal skins.
I received this book as a freebie from Goodreads. I looked at the cover and the synopsis and thought "not sure about this one". If there was ever a case of not judging a book by its cover, it was this book. I really enjoyed it. The book kept me going and I am excited that there is to be a second book coming out soon. I am keen to get my hands on it to find out what happens next.
Set in the future - David is a telepath. He grew up with dreams of working in outer space but when he was identified as a telepath that was no longer an option for him as he was taken from his home to be trained (as is the custom for both his safety and the safety of everyone else). When he grows up the Federation of Worlds Navy (FWN) contacts the telepaths with an unusual problem. There are cloaked ships on their scanners that they can not detect. Perhaps the telepaths can help? David is sent along as an experiment and is successful - so much that telepaths are incorporated into FWN fleets.
David leaves FWN and becomes a scout. While scouting as a favour to a friend he crashes on a world of alien beings being harvested for their skins. They are telepaths and David vows to help them. With the assistance of his father and his friends he exposes a FWN coverup around the import of illegal skins.
I received this book as a freebie from Goodreads. I looked at the cover and the synopsis and thought "not sure about this one". If there was ever a case of not judging a book by its cover, it was this book. I really enjoyed it. The book kept me going and I am excited that there is to be a second book coming out soon. I am keen to get my hands on it to find out what happens next.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 28, 2018
I about died to learn David was being taken away from his mother! As a mother first and teacher second; OMG! What?
It took me a while to get this book read, not because of the story line, but my schedule and other books pushing it out of the way, but I finally finished. :) David was taken away from his family because it's discovered he's telepathic. He can hear voices inside his head, but not normal voices of his subconscious, real voices belonging to others. His mother was destroyed by the sudden removal of her son, but I don't blame her and his father seemed cold and distant. After learning how to control his ability, his journey finally takes him to the Navy Spaceship, but he's treated like an outcast, people are afraid he can read their minds. He's a true help to the captains, once he's able to control his ability and his father that abandoned (or seemed to) him in the beginning, seems to want to reconcile. My thoughts are that family is important and given time some people change their heart.
Read this book so you're ready for book two, coming in a few months! :)
It took me a while to get this book read, not because of the story line, but my schedule and other books pushing it out of the way, but I finally finished. :) David was taken away from his family because it's discovered he's telepathic. He can hear voices inside his head, but not normal voices of his subconscious, real voices belonging to others. His mother was destroyed by the sudden removal of her son, but I don't blame her and his father seemed cold and distant. After learning how to control his ability, his journey finally takes him to the Navy Spaceship, but he's treated like an outcast, people are afraid he can read their minds. He's a true help to the captains, once he's able to control his ability and his father that abandoned (or seemed to) him in the beginning, seems to want to reconcile. My thoughts are that family is important and given time some people change their heart.
Read this book so you're ready for book two, coming in a few months! :)
June 26, 2020
Feels like good, old-fashioned science fiction
The best part, to me, is the great characters. Though the main character is telepathic, he is careful to not misuse it. I was pleasantly surprised when The absolute worst scenarios did not take place, as I have come to expect from reading so many other books. (This is where the good, old-fashioned science fiction comment came from.) The world building is fantastic, and I could really see the world of Lismara. Brings the deserts of Utah in summer to mind.)
The pacing was not frenetic, and though there were times when our hero was in deep trouble, it was not unrelenting and constant. I felt the frustration of dealing with bureaucracy and trying to get things done within the establishment.
The reason for four stars was because I was distracted from the story by a couple of what I perceived to be plot holes, the improper use of the past perfect tense, and a few other grammatical oddities.
I enjoyed the book and would definitely read more by Emma Blacker.
The best part, to me, is the great characters. Though the main character is telepathic, he is careful to not misuse it. I was pleasantly surprised when The absolute worst scenarios did not take place, as I have come to expect from reading so many other books. (This is where the good, old-fashioned science fiction comment came from.) The world building is fantastic, and I could really see the world of Lismara. Brings the deserts of Utah in summer to mind.)
The pacing was not frenetic, and though there were times when our hero was in deep trouble, it was not unrelenting and constant. I felt the frustration of dealing with bureaucracy and trying to get things done within the establishment.
The reason for four stars was because I was distracted from the story by a couple of what I perceived to be plot holes, the improper use of the past perfect tense, and a few other grammatical oddities.
I enjoyed the book and would definitely read more by Emma Blacker.
October 22, 2020
David Wilhelm is torn from his family when he develops telepathy and believes his dream of space travel gone forever. When cloaked raiders create havoc in space shipping lanes, he's suddenly offered the chance of his lifetime. But life on board ship is just the beginning of a twisted tale of the darkest place in the human soul.
Narrative description here is sparse, concentrating on the interaction of the characters and plot, which I actually prefer. A few missing words did occur and the ending was extremely abrupt, where I would have liked an emotional payoff.
So why am I giving this book 4 stars? Because the pages turned very easily indeed. I loved David and was invested in his life, especially the relationship with his father. I started reading a space epic, which could have been a fabulous book all to itself, and suddenly veered into different territory altogether, bringing up ethical issues galore.
All in all, this is a solid, entertaining read that touches on themes that I appreciate and don't read much of. Bravo to the author.
Narrative description here is sparse, concentrating on the interaction of the characters and plot, which I actually prefer. A few missing words did occur and the ending was extremely abrupt, where I would have liked an emotional payoff.
So why am I giving this book 4 stars? Because the pages turned very easily indeed. I loved David and was invested in his life, especially the relationship with his father. I started reading a space epic, which could have been a fabulous book all to itself, and suddenly veered into different territory altogether, bringing up ethical issues galore.
All in all, this is a solid, entertaining read that touches on themes that I appreciate and don't read much of. Bravo to the author.
August 22, 2017
it feels like 90% of this book is straight dialogue,and often weird stilted dialogue at that. this really made it hard to keep track of the world building since descriptions were few and far between, or to differentiate between characters, since everyone, human or alien, civilian or military officer, had the same formal, stilted voice. i honestly would have DNF-ed this book pretty early on if i hadn't felt obligated to review it.
that being said about 100 pages in the plot finally hit its stride and i was pretty hooked. the ending feels incomplete and i will definitely be interested in a sequel, since i did enjoy what little we see of this universe.
that being said about 100 pages in the plot finally hit its stride and i was pretty hooked. the ending feels incomplete and i will definitely be interested in a sequel, since i did enjoy what little we see of this universe.
January 25, 2022
I liked this book. It was fast-paced and interesting. The main character's name is David who is a telepath. Telepaths are taken from their families by the UTA (United Telepathic Association) to learn how to deal with the voices they continually hear. David wants to go to space as a child but cannot because they are not accepted into the FWN (Federation of Worlds Navy). People view telepaths warily because they want their thoughts to be private. David grows up and gets an assignment to find cloaked spaceships using his telepathy; this leads to his further adventures outside of charted space.
February 17, 2022
good premise
10-year old boy develops telepathic abilities and is removed from his family to attend an “academy.” He has always wanted to be in space, and how he gets there and what he does there changes the status quo for the universe. The start was rough but it got much better. It needs a good polish and a final edit (or 2) to really shine.
10-year old boy develops telepathic abilities and is removed from his family to attend an “academy.” He has always wanted to be in space, and how he gets there and what he does there changes the status quo for the universe. The start was rough but it got much better. It needs a good polish and a final edit (or 2) to really shine.
April 25, 2022
Update
Just reread this. I believe that I rated it as a "maybe" before because I typically limit stories involving telepathy. But I am upgrading it to “more” because even though the story also has some unsavory elements I still felt compelled to read it completely after remembering most of the significant details.
Just reread this. I believe that I rated it as a "maybe" before because I typically limit stories involving telepathy. But I am upgrading it to “more” because even though the story also has some unsavory elements I still felt compelled to read it completely after remembering most of the significant details.
February 5, 2019
Awesome Telepathic Story
This story was a fascinating entertaining book of space faring humans. Cloaked pirates are disrupting trade and the Military has no choice but to enlist the help of the hated telepaths.
This story was a fascinating entertaining book of space faring humans. Cloaked pirates are disrupting trade and the Military has no choice but to enlist the help of the hated telepaths.
April 3, 2021
Very Entertaining
This book is well written. It combines sci-themes creatively. It provides an examination of the human condition. A good mix of plot and character development that moves at a good pace with very little frivolity.
This book is well written. It combines sci-themes creatively. It provides an examination of the human condition. A good mix of plot and character development that moves at a good pace with very little frivolity.
August 26, 2017
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December 28, 2017
Great read couldn't put it down
April 21, 2019
This would make a great movie
I loved this book. Personable characters, intelligent and empathetic story lines, adventure in space, love interest,. What more could one ask for?
I loved this book. Personable characters, intelligent and empathetic story lines, adventure in space, love interest,. What more could one ask for?
September 4, 2019
Good story
Good story I really appreciate the way the author spinned the tale. Good character development and i enjoyed the book immensly
Good story I really appreciate the way the author spinned the tale. Good character development and i enjoyed the book immensly
September 2, 2020
I liked the story line, lots of drama, character development, and action. But the extra or missing words was an easy fix and the dialogue was very choppy.
November 22, 2020
Innovative
Exciting. Innovative. Great character development. Fun light reading. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves science fiction. Me
Exciting. Innovative. Great character development. Fun light reading. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves science fiction. Me
November 25, 2024
Can't stop reading!!!
Excellent book. The author is a brilliant storyteller. Hard to put down. This book had everything! Well written. Very developed characters.
Excellent book. The author is a brilliant storyteller. Hard to put down. This book had everything! Well written. Very developed characters.
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