Review of After Death
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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "After Death" by Marius Andrei Pintea.]
After Death by Marius Andrei Pintea is a fantasy book about superheroes. Divided into nine parts, the story spans from around the 1st century to more than 3000 years into the future. The protagonist is Johnathan Francis Ketch, who has giant golden wings and can fly. When the story starts, he is a sixteen-year-old trying to hide his superhero identity, wearing layers of clothes to conceal his wings. His main goal is to help people, and he is searching for the right way to do so. At night, he flies off looking for someone in trouble whom he can help anonymously. But this feels like baby steps to him, and he wants to do more. On one such night, he stops Kamar, a ten-year-old king, from setting fire to houses. Intrigued by him, Kamar invites him to his palace. Johnathan is amazed by the palace. But when Kamar tries to kill him, Johnathan flees. An enraged Kamar wreaks havoc everywhere, killing people, including Johnathan's parents, and requests the help of Charlotte, the queen of Solstice, to deal with Johnathan. But Johnathan meets Charlotte and makes a deal with her. Together they wage a war against Kamar and kill him. After killing Kamar and all his supporters, the world becomes peaceful. But Johnathan is still not happy. Finally, he ages and dies in Eden. But the story doesn't end here. The rest of the narrative shows his various reincarnations, his superpowers, and how he tries to help others.
The first thing that I noticed in the book is the editing. There are too many errors. Even the protagonist has two spellings: Johnathan and Jonathan. On page 49, many sentences are repeated. Words are missing from sentences, and many are awkward, making them difficult to understand. For example, "Here is the most bizarre part: their powers don’t not in sense they don’t have an effect on me." The writing style is also very simple and childish; instead of showing, it tells the reader a lot. The sentences are short and straightforward, with repetitive details. For example, "He actually can’t sleep on his back because of his wings. It is actually very uncomfortable for him to lay on his back." I also felt that the story is superficial and the events unfold quickly. There could be more world-building and character development. Only a few emotions are explored beyond the protagonist's wish to help others. There are many characters, but I believe they are not developed enough. Except for Charlotte, I don't feel attached to the characters. The story also becomes repetitive after some time. For example, in several instances, the protagonist kills many people. Due to these issues, I sometimes felt like I was reading a draft. I kept reading the book just to know where the story is going and how it will end.
Readers should be aware that the book contains some violence and killing. Also, some profanity is present, and sex is hinted at in a few places. On a positive note, I believe the plot is promising. It shows how a superhero is created and how the world responds to superheroes. It also involves fantasy elements like reincarnation and flying. With more development and editing, this book can be made better. At some points, especially when people were waiting for the rebirth of Johnathan, I was reminded of the story of Jesus Christ. It was also interesting to read how a story gets retold over the years, how many facts get changed over time, and how truth is morphed. I liked the concept of the hybrid, which reminded me of half-bloods from Harry Potter. Johnathan creating duplicates was also intriguing. So, based on the above explanation, I rate this book 2 out of 5 stars. I oscillated between 2 and 1 but finally decided on 2, as I believe that, with some effort, it can be turned into a perfect read. This book might appeal to readers interested in reincarnated superhero stories.
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After Death
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After Death by Marius Andrei Pintea is a fantasy book about superheroes. Divided into nine parts, the story spans from around the 1st century to more than 3000 years into the future. The protagonist is Johnathan Francis Ketch, who has giant golden wings and can fly. When the story starts, he is a sixteen-year-old trying to hide his superhero identity, wearing layers of clothes to conceal his wings. His main goal is to help people, and he is searching for the right way to do so. At night, he flies off looking for someone in trouble whom he can help anonymously. But this feels like baby steps to him, and he wants to do more. On one such night, he stops Kamar, a ten-year-old king, from setting fire to houses. Intrigued by him, Kamar invites him to his palace. Johnathan is amazed by the palace. But when Kamar tries to kill him, Johnathan flees. An enraged Kamar wreaks havoc everywhere, killing people, including Johnathan's parents, and requests the help of Charlotte, the queen of Solstice, to deal with Johnathan. But Johnathan meets Charlotte and makes a deal with her. Together they wage a war against Kamar and kill him. After killing Kamar and all his supporters, the world becomes peaceful. But Johnathan is still not happy. Finally, he ages and dies in Eden. But the story doesn't end here. The rest of the narrative shows his various reincarnations, his superpowers, and how he tries to help others.
The first thing that I noticed in the book is the editing. There are too many errors. Even the protagonist has two spellings: Johnathan and Jonathan. On page 49, many sentences are repeated. Words are missing from sentences, and many are awkward, making them difficult to understand. For example, "Here is the most bizarre part: their powers don’t not in sense they don’t have an effect on me." The writing style is also very simple and childish; instead of showing, it tells the reader a lot. The sentences are short and straightforward, with repetitive details. For example, "He actually can’t sleep on his back because of his wings. It is actually very uncomfortable for him to lay on his back." I also felt that the story is superficial and the events unfold quickly. There could be more world-building and character development. Only a few emotions are explored beyond the protagonist's wish to help others. There are many characters, but I believe they are not developed enough. Except for Charlotte, I don't feel attached to the characters. The story also becomes repetitive after some time. For example, in several instances, the protagonist kills many people. Due to these issues, I sometimes felt like I was reading a draft. I kept reading the book just to know where the story is going and how it will end.
Readers should be aware that the book contains some violence and killing. Also, some profanity is present, and sex is hinted at in a few places. On a positive note, I believe the plot is promising. It shows how a superhero is created and how the world responds to superheroes. It also involves fantasy elements like reincarnation and flying. With more development and editing, this book can be made better. At some points, especially when people were waiting for the rebirth of Johnathan, I was reminded of the story of Jesus Christ. It was also interesting to read how a story gets retold over the years, how many facts get changed over time, and how truth is morphed. I liked the concept of the hybrid, which reminded me of half-bloods from Harry Potter. Johnathan creating duplicates was also intriguing. So, based on the above explanation, I rate this book 2 out of 5 stars. I oscillated between 2 and 1 but finally decided on 2, as I believe that, with some effort, it can be turned into a perfect read. This book might appeal to readers interested in reincarnated superhero stories.
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After Death
View: on Bookshelves |
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