Review of Etched In Stone
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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Etched In Stone" by Mark Lew.]
Jodie is working in a remote desert, attempting to learn why there is no cyanobacteria there, when she discovers a strange stone. She soon learns it is the stone that Cain used to kill his brother, Abel, as detailed in the Bible. In some, this stone causes panic. However, it transports her back to the Garden of Eden. She must decide what to do with the stone. However, it was never supposed to be uncovered, and its presence begins to cause major problems in the world. What will Jodie do with the stone? Is it already too late? Read Etched In Stone by Mark Lew to find out!
I quite enjoyed seeing how the characters began to spiral upon being in contact with Cain's stone. Each had a different reaction, and none were good. Some, like the laborers, are convinced it is stealing their life energy. Jodie begins to be possessive and paranoid. She is convinced that everyone is out to steal the stone. I like how a different side of each character was explored because of this. It made them feel well-rounded.
I also thought that the plot was fascinating. While curses based on religious artifacts are common, I think the way that Lew approached it was interesting. I always enjoy it when ancient curses meet current-day technology. In this book, paranoia and anger are brought to the masses via a social media post.
My main critique of this book is the ending. I thought that it felt rather rushed. The book was fast-paced throughout, though I feel as though it would have been logical for it to slow a bit toward the end. In my opinion, this would have helped the ending feel more satisfying.
I rate this book 3 out of 5 stars. The rushed feel to the ending left my reading experience on a low note, which is why I am taking two stars off the rating. I thought the premise was unique, and the characters were dynamic. This book does contain a large amount of profanity, so it is only suitable for adult readers who do not mind strong language. While a familiarity with the events of Genesis might be helpful, I do not think this is a requirement to enjoy the book. Those who enjoy thriller novels that revolve around ancient curses would enjoy this book.
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Etched In Stone
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Jodie is working in a remote desert, attempting to learn why there is no cyanobacteria there, when she discovers a strange stone. She soon learns it is the stone that Cain used to kill his brother, Abel, as detailed in the Bible. In some, this stone causes panic. However, it transports her back to the Garden of Eden. She must decide what to do with the stone. However, it was never supposed to be uncovered, and its presence begins to cause major problems in the world. What will Jodie do with the stone? Is it already too late? Read Etched In Stone by Mark Lew to find out!
I quite enjoyed seeing how the characters began to spiral upon being in contact with Cain's stone. Each had a different reaction, and none were good. Some, like the laborers, are convinced it is stealing their life energy. Jodie begins to be possessive and paranoid. She is convinced that everyone is out to steal the stone. I like how a different side of each character was explored because of this. It made them feel well-rounded.
I also thought that the plot was fascinating. While curses based on religious artifacts are common, I think the way that Lew approached it was interesting. I always enjoy it when ancient curses meet current-day technology. In this book, paranoia and anger are brought to the masses via a social media post.
My main critique of this book is the ending. I thought that it felt rather rushed. The book was fast-paced throughout, though I feel as though it would have been logical for it to slow a bit toward the end. In my opinion, this would have helped the ending feel more satisfying.
I rate this book 3 out of 5 stars. The rushed feel to the ending left my reading experience on a low note, which is why I am taking two stars off the rating. I thought the premise was unique, and the characters were dynamic. This book does contain a large amount of profanity, so it is only suitable for adult readers who do not mind strong language. While a familiarity with the events of Genesis might be helpful, I do not think this is a requirement to enjoy the book. Those who enjoy thriller novels that revolve around ancient curses would enjoy this book.
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Etched In Stone
View: on Bookshelves
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