Review by Varsha+ Kaul -- Aluria by Tyler Cook
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Review by Varsha+ Kaul -- Aluria by Tyler Cook
[Following is a volunteer review of "Aluria" by Tyler Cook.]
3 out of 4 stars
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" Silence echoed the empty space. No noise coming from Raíz, nor his magic, nor his sobs. And no noise from outside the decaying building. It was just Jason and his thoughts.
Within the first chapter of the book Aluria by Tyler Cook, the mind of the lead protagonist and the gloom around him is painted for the reader. Who is Jason? And who is this Raiz fellow? This is clearly some sort of protagonist driven novel, where mystery and suspense lurks on.
Jason has returned to his childhood past in a town called Canton. He had left behind the world he knew and has come back 10 years later. Something drew him back. Someone is also part of him.
Who is this someone? Yes this book is about supernatural powers aquired, except Jason doesn't get a power, he gets a spirit named Aluria. A spirit who cohabites within Jason, guides him into learning tricks like reflecting objects with his aura and martial arts, so that he can shape into being a protector of world. He never takes over Jason's soul until Jason gives his consent, which shows their friendly bond, and Jason's individuality.
But this story is far from being about a superhero who fights the bad guys. Jason has been training for a long time, that his motto becomes "I'm a protector, not a bodygaurd.", when he returns and greets his long lost friends. It is about Jason finding his purpose and trying to help unravel secrets of his past; something that overwhelms him at times. That is why he has returned.
Even then, the book isn't just about Jason. It has the theme of the perils of Inheritance, along with the conquests of power. Transcending through the times of history , there are always those who want the secret to life and power fortold by sorcery. Same story told here with modern day villans filled with greed.
As a whole, this book I felt was a well paced and simple to read book. I liked how the book portrayed pocession by a spirit in a different way, as usually it has a negative correlation. The story was less about actual good vs evil in terms of fighting sequences , and more about what is life for the characters. The characters ages of being in their mid twenties or later, really shows though, and the setting and the way they fight isn't constantly dramatic. Usually the boy saves the damsel in distress, so it was bound to happen here too!
Overall, if you like character development and backstories from super hero comics, rather than the typical fight sequences or bang bang you are dead, you will like this book. There are cliched battle scenes but it is fun to read regardless. I rate this 3 out of 4 stars.
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3 out of 4 stars
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" Silence echoed the empty space. No noise coming from Raíz, nor his magic, nor his sobs. And no noise from outside the decaying building. It was just Jason and his thoughts.
Within the first chapter of the book Aluria by Tyler Cook, the mind of the lead protagonist and the gloom around him is painted for the reader. Who is Jason? And who is this Raiz fellow? This is clearly some sort of protagonist driven novel, where mystery and suspense lurks on.
Jason has returned to his childhood past in a town called Canton. He had left behind the world he knew and has come back 10 years later. Something drew him back. Someone is also part of him.
Who is this someone? Yes this book is about supernatural powers aquired, except Jason doesn't get a power, he gets a spirit named Aluria. A spirit who cohabites within Jason, guides him into learning tricks like reflecting objects with his aura and martial arts, so that he can shape into being a protector of world. He never takes over Jason's soul until Jason gives his consent, which shows their friendly bond, and Jason's individuality.
But this story is far from being about a superhero who fights the bad guys. Jason has been training for a long time, that his motto becomes "I'm a protector, not a bodygaurd.", when he returns and greets his long lost friends. It is about Jason finding his purpose and trying to help unravel secrets of his past; something that overwhelms him at times. That is why he has returned.
Even then, the book isn't just about Jason. It has the theme of the perils of Inheritance, along with the conquests of power. Transcending through the times of history , there are always those who want the secret to life and power fortold by sorcery. Same story told here with modern day villans filled with greed.
As a whole, this book I felt was a well paced and simple to read book. I liked how the book portrayed pocession by a spirit in a different way, as usually it has a negative correlation. The story was less about actual good vs evil in terms of fighting sequences , and more about what is life for the characters. The characters ages of being in their mid twenties or later, really shows though, and the setting and the way they fight isn't constantly dramatic. Usually the boy saves the damsel in distress, so it was bound to happen here too!
Overall, if you like character development and backstories from super hero comics, rather than the typical fight sequences or bang bang you are dead, you will like this book. There are cliched battle scenes but it is fun to read regardless. I rate this 3 out of 4 stars.
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Thanks for your review! You have some really interesting thoughts here, and I agree that the book is very well paced. I was a little disappointed in the boy saving the girl motiff, but what can you do! I wrote a review too, would you take a look and leave me a comment? viewtopic.php?f=21&t=54947
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