Review of More Than One Mind
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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "More Than One Mind" by Emily Apfel.]
More Than One Mind by Emily Apfel follows the story of Luke Shipp, a fourteen-year-old boy who has ADHD and dyslexia. After an accident in his father’s laboratory, Luke acquired the ability to see people in their purest forms. In simplest terms, his gift allows him to see people as molecules. These molecules change colors depending on the person’s emotions and feelings at the moment. But what would this gift entail? Is it a blessing or a curse?
What I liked about the story was how Luke’s voice made me feel. We follow his perspective throughout the story as he navigates the life of a teenager with special needs. I like how his voice sounds like a real fourteen-year-old. His schoolboy troubles are the same as everyone. However, his circumstance makes it a lot harder for him to fit in. For example, every so often, he gets summoned to a room with a teacher and a few other students with the same condition as him. The purpose of this meeting is to check the developments in the student’s learning ability. Luke hates it because his classmates make fun of him for that.
Luke’s sentiments can easily touch on a reader’s emotions. In the story, Luke’s ability allows him to see through a person’s soul and not just his appearance. This lesson is teaching people to be more empathetic towards others. Everyone is going through something, so it is always important to be kind. What also makes this book interesting is the blend of sci-fi and coming-of-age fiction. There’s also a hint of teen romance, which I’m looking forward to in the next installment. The narrative closes with a cliffhanger, leaving enough anticipation for the next book. The book includes raw, unfiltered pictures of Luke’s drawings. I think these pictures make the book extra endearing.
I don’t have anything significant to dislike about this book. The only thing I’ve noticed was how the rest of the characters felt two-dimensional. I find the actions and reactions of Luke’s parents unrealistic at times. However, this is only a minor issue that I don’t think is even worthy of a deduction of a star.
Overall, I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. I like the blend of different genres. I also commend the author for making Luke’s voice sound realistic. I didn’t find errors, so I would say the book was professionally edited. I recommend this book to teenagers who like reading coming-of-age novels with unique plots. I also recommend this book to adults with the heart for this genre.
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More Than One Mind by Emily Apfel follows the story of Luke Shipp, a fourteen-year-old boy who has ADHD and dyslexia. After an accident in his father’s laboratory, Luke acquired the ability to see people in their purest forms. In simplest terms, his gift allows him to see people as molecules. These molecules change colors depending on the person’s emotions and feelings at the moment. But what would this gift entail? Is it a blessing or a curse?
What I liked about the story was how Luke’s voice made me feel. We follow his perspective throughout the story as he navigates the life of a teenager with special needs. I like how his voice sounds like a real fourteen-year-old. His schoolboy troubles are the same as everyone. However, his circumstance makes it a lot harder for him to fit in. For example, every so often, he gets summoned to a room with a teacher and a few other students with the same condition as him. The purpose of this meeting is to check the developments in the student’s learning ability. Luke hates it because his classmates make fun of him for that.
Luke’s sentiments can easily touch on a reader’s emotions. In the story, Luke’s ability allows him to see through a person’s soul and not just his appearance. This lesson is teaching people to be more empathetic towards others. Everyone is going through something, so it is always important to be kind. What also makes this book interesting is the blend of sci-fi and coming-of-age fiction. There’s also a hint of teen romance, which I’m looking forward to in the next installment. The narrative closes with a cliffhanger, leaving enough anticipation for the next book. The book includes raw, unfiltered pictures of Luke’s drawings. I think these pictures make the book extra endearing.
I don’t have anything significant to dislike about this book. The only thing I’ve noticed was how the rest of the characters felt two-dimensional. I find the actions and reactions of Luke’s parents unrealistic at times. However, this is only a minor issue that I don’t think is even worthy of a deduction of a star.
Overall, I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. I like the blend of different genres. I also commend the author for making Luke’s voice sound realistic. I didn’t find errors, so I would say the book was professionally edited. I recommend this book to teenagers who like reading coming-of-age novels with unique plots. I also recommend this book to adults with the heart for this genre.
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More Than One Mind
View: on Bookshelves
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