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Karachi: Jacob's Story, Book 1
Jacob knew what to expect from his journey to manhood. He had planned every moment and knew every skill that he needed for survival. He even planned to get back to his village in record time. What Jacob didn't know was just how drastically those plans would change. As he faced new allies and enemies that he never could have expected, one question remained. Would he ever get home?
181 pages, Paperback
Published September 2, 2018
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October 28, 2018
My favorite part of this book is that it is an exciting and energetic introduction to a continuing story, and I can't wait to read book two! This book is fast paced and full of mystery and magic. The perspectives of survival, from basic coming-of-age to literally running for their lives, make this a fascinating, action-packed story. If you are looking for an escape from the everyday, then this book is for you.
October 28, 2018
I really enjoyed this book. I liked the author's writing style, and I was immediately pulled into the story from the very first page. The book was told entirely from the hero, Jacob's point of view. I liked the relationship between Jacob and Micah. Some of the interactions between those two characters made me laugh.
I liked the romantic element that started to development between Jacob and Shialin at the beginning of the book, but then other characters were introduced into the story, and I didn't like the way Jacob treated her afterward.
The story line was unique and it kept me interested throughout the whole book. I wanted to know what was going to happen next.
I didn't notice any issues with typos, like a lot of other books I've read, which made this book much more enjoyable to read.
The story ended on a cliffhanger with Jacob in peril. I'm looking forward to reading Book Two and finding out what happens next to Jacob, Shialin, Micah and K-Lynn, Krystal, and Dawn.
I liked the romantic element that started to development between Jacob and Shialin at the beginning of the book, but then other characters were introduced into the story, and I didn't like the way Jacob treated her afterward.
The story line was unique and it kept me interested throughout the whole book. I wanted to know what was going to happen next.
I didn't notice any issues with typos, like a lot of other books I've read, which made this book much more enjoyable to read.
The story ended on a cliffhanger with Jacob in peril. I'm looking forward to reading Book Two and finding out what happens next to Jacob, Shialin, Micah and K-Lynn, Krystal, and Dawn.
October 28, 2018
This is a fun, fast paced adventure novel. Jacob heads out into the woods for his Karachi, his coming of age trial, and neither he nor the reader could predict the unexpected changes that come into his life. The plot idea was engaging, the pacing was fast and furious, and the action was great. There were no boring moments in this story. The world had elements that seemed Native American, which I liked as I haven’t read a whole lot of YA set in that style of culture and place.
However, I wanted a lot more of this book. I wanted more of that unique world building—I would have loved to hear the culture fleshed out a bit better and heard some about Jacob’s life in his tribe and who he was before his Karachi. Also, sometimes the pacing was so fast there wasn’t time taken to fully form the characters into people that I cared deeply about. In short, the external conflict was great; the internal conflict less so. Still an enjoyable read!
However, I wanted a lot more of this book. I wanted more of that unique world building—I would have loved to hear the culture fleshed out a bit better and heard some about Jacob’s life in his tribe and who he was before his Karachi. Also, sometimes the pacing was so fast there wasn’t time taken to fully form the characters into people that I cared deeply about. In short, the external conflict was great; the internal conflict less so. Still an enjoyable read!
September 10, 2018
No time wasted
A coming of age story of a young man in a post-apocalyptic world sets a fast pace with suspense and mystery that keeps you guessing all the way to the end.
A coming of age story of a young man in a post-apocalyptic world sets a fast pace with suspense and mystery that keeps you guessing all the way to the end.
October 28, 2018
Karachi: Jacob's Story is the fun, and exciting adventure filled tale of Jacob. Ready to complete his Karachi and officially enter adulthood in his tribe, Jacob is taken out to the middle of the woods and left to find his way home. Jacob thinks he is prepared for any and all scenarios, but he is very wrong. This story is engaging from the very first page as you are introduced to Jacob. I liked the style fo the writing and felt connected to Jacobs character quickly. This story was filled with interesting twists and a little magic, which I loved, and takes you on a thrilling journey. The biggest strength in the book for me was the relationships built between several of the characters; I find this to be incredibly important int he stories I read and thought that author Ray Thomas did an excellent job of capturing this. From beginning to end this book held my interest, and I found it hard to put down as I made my way through the forest with Jacob. The story is action-packed and fast-paced. I would definitely recommend this book to those interested in coming of age, fantasy, adventure stories. An excellent read. I am excited to see where the story goes in book 2!
October 6, 2018
Not Your Typical Coming-of-Age Survival Story
Out of all the modern day fantasy stories that I have read this year, this one happens to be one of my favorites. Not only do I like the idea of characters being able to link with other characters in order to survive and mature during the process, but I also like that the book goes into great depth as to how a Native American boy proves himself to be “worthy” to his village beyond learning how to survive in the wilderness.
While learning about his newfound abilities, the main character, Jacob, encounters a girl named Shialin, who he later develops a crush on. While speaking to her, he learns about her village’s dark and confusing customs in regards to love and marriage. This ultimately helps him develop into a kind, caring, and mature father figure. Rather than being a simple story about a boy surviving in the wilderness, the story instead is more than that.
In today’s American school system(s), many teachers would classify Native Americans as being overly-pacifistic groups of people who lived in the great outdoors until European settlers came to either wipe them out, convert them to Christianity, or take them as their slaves. In reality, they are an intelligent group of people who use what they have in order to create complex societies as shown in the book. This is not to say that Native Americans should be vilified for creating these societies. However, they should be definitely presented in a way that is factual, given that all humans are complex beings by the end of the day.
Engaging, exciting, and most importantly, informative, this book is definitely worth reading.
Out of all the modern day fantasy stories that I have read this year, this one happens to be one of my favorites. Not only do I like the idea of characters being able to link with other characters in order to survive and mature during the process, but I also like that the book goes into great depth as to how a Native American boy proves himself to be “worthy” to his village beyond learning how to survive in the wilderness.
While learning about his newfound abilities, the main character, Jacob, encounters a girl named Shialin, who he later develops a crush on. While speaking to her, he learns about her village’s dark and confusing customs in regards to love and marriage. This ultimately helps him develop into a kind, caring, and mature father figure. Rather than being a simple story about a boy surviving in the wilderness, the story instead is more than that.
In today’s American school system(s), many teachers would classify Native Americans as being overly-pacifistic groups of people who lived in the great outdoors until European settlers came to either wipe them out, convert them to Christianity, or take them as their slaves. In reality, they are an intelligent group of people who use what they have in order to create complex societies as shown in the book. This is not to say that Native Americans should be vilified for creating these societies. However, they should be definitely presented in a way that is factual, given that all humans are complex beings by the end of the day.
Engaging, exciting, and most importantly, informative, this book is definitely worth reading.
July 31, 2022
This is an exciting, fast-paced coming-of-age adventure in an immersive world of nature, magic, and intense bonds. I enjoyed this read, and will read the sequel when it's available!
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