Review of Of Zots and Xoodles
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Review of Of Zots and Xoodles
Of Zots and Xoodles by Zarqnon the Embarrassed and illustrated by Frank Louis Allen, is an exciting book. It is a cosmic masterpiece that weaves the story of the creation of the universe entertainingly, as seen through the eyes of a critical thinker. It contains 49 locations and 35 unique illustrations.
Theodil stands before a committee with the dice to illustrate the impossible feat of the creation of the universe. The dissenting voices in the crowd didn't bother him, as he ignored them and went ahead with his presentation. He rolled the dice and made his first creation, which got the name dot-like zots because of its unique characteristics. He manipulated the dot-like zots to create the noodle-like xoodles. Theodil manipulated them further to create a more complex form of noodle-like xoodles that birthed light, gravity, and time. A child is keenly interested in believing the impossible amid the dissenting voices. The question of why he has to go through trial and error instead of going straight to the end product also popped up, and he gave a philosophical answer that also applies to life processes, stating that the trials in the journey help to birth the characteristics needed for the next phase; hence, it crumbles if it embodies no substance. Read this interesting book to discover the awesomeness of the human mind.
I love the author's descriptive storytelling style, and I imagined myself in the crowd watching Theodil manipulate the dot-like zots to create magnificent things. The artistic illustrations on the cover and in the book are mind-blowing and meticulously detailed. It is a complex book, but the author elucidated it well with a detailed story and a diagram, making it easy and fun to read. The illustrator did a fantastic job with the diagrams, as they effectively conveyed the writer's thoughts in a less complex way. The author skillfully infused poetry into science fiction, making the book amusing and entertaining. I also love his compelling and unconventional way of writing because this masterpiece will draw you in and stretch your mind to think critically. This book perfectly captures the unbelief of a mature human mind and the simplicity of a child's mind. The author included some questions and competent answers, which gave more insight into the book. I marvel at the author's creative mind, which created new words and gave them a new meaning, like the zots and xoodles.
Furthermore, I admire the protagonist, Theodil; he is a deep and unconventional thinker who effortlessly created the universe through the eyes of his mind. He has a resilient spirit and a firm belief in his creation. He stood tall even amidst some dissenting voices in the crowd who were trying to dissuade him. He stood his ground and created a masterpiece. He patiently went through the trial and error phase to bring forth something phenomenal. Theodil had a remarkable effect on the crowd due to his resilient personality.
More so, I do not appreciate the absence of a glossary in the book, as some vague words are present. This book is exceptionally well edited, as I found no errors while reading it. I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. I recommend this book to students, philosophers, science fiction lovers, and anyone who loves an interesting story.
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Of Zots and Xoodles
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