Review by JodiBrozio -- The Touch by Robert Flynn III
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Review by JodiBrozio -- The Touch by Robert Flynn III

2 out of 4 stars
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I rate this book The Touch a Supernatural Story Part One by Robert E. Flynn III 2 out of 4 stars because it seemed incomplete. The characters did not connect in a way that made sense. The plot did not keep together all of their lives. I did not like the language throughout the narratives in the book. The words seemed too rehearsed, forced, or simply not natural. I find it hard to believe that people really think or speak using the proper language and words written. I did not see evidence of professional editing, though I do believe the story was proofread. And the last few chapters really were off the wall.
This is a supernatural fiction story about people who hear voices and can use their powers to control the world. The main emphasis is on making things better, but most know that their power can also be used for evil. With mainly children being the heroes in the story, it is easier to expect innocence and righteousness to prevail. With the help of a few adults who have a better influence, they are making changes throughout the world. And then the voice reveals itself and it is not who we expected it to be!
What grabbed my attention right away was Alabama because she was a nurse with car problems, and I am also a nurse who frequently has car troubles! It was great that she adopted Gabriel and Joshua, and moved to Washington, D.C. to meet Anakim. The two boys have a better chance at living their lives as normal 11-year-old boys. I like how her life just worked out so perfectly for her to retire and become their full time mother. Who doesn’t want to live that dream?
On the opposite track, I did not like the lives of Maral and Abdul, up against the likes of Feraidun. While I appreciate the concept of trying to spread this touch and internal voice to different parts of the world to show diversity, their roles did not match the message or experience of anyone else in the book. The way Maral used her power to entrap and treat Feraidun with contempt made her no better than he was at using people. And Abdul has the propensity to eventually use his power for evil more than good. And then, the end of the book just leaves you hanging without closure!
This book might be offensive to religious people. The plot makes an about-face after the reporter Dallas Thompson tries to record the “collaboration” and none of the equipment works. Then you learn about The Covering Angel / The Son of Morning / the Great Deceiver, and Lucifer is telling you he is BORED with Man’s deception! He really wants you to believe he has changed his ways, and is perpetuating kindness instead of evil these days. I would think most people do not want evil to win, but the end of the world could be a toss-up!
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