Official Review: The Relik by Nathan J. Keller

[Kareka88]

I'm very intrigued by the fact that this is a book for young adults. I like the idea of a dystopian novel with a twist. The religious aspect has me questioning the readability factor. I, like you would have like to have more details regarding the new religious system. I may just give it a chance. Thank you for your thorough review.

[Amanda Deck]

I've already downloaded it, I definitely want to read it. Your review makes it sound like an amazing adventure! Hearing that it's well written (language use) is a serious plus, but I'm sure I'll also be annoyed at not quite knowing what the beliefs are that cause the society to function as it does. That seems to be a major part of such a story.

YA books aren't my typical read anymore because my kids have grown up. I no longer need to see what they're being 'indoctrinated' with, it's up to them now! But our society continues according to the beliefs of the children. I certainly was affected greatly by what I read as a child and teen. Anyone who has a teen reading this, it would be great to hear their thoughts and reactions so please post those!

[NuelUkah]

Very nice book. Well-developed characters. The plot is full of surprises. Keeps the reader engaged in the story...

[Raya raymond]

I'm not that much into dystopian fiction but I think Jim's story is interesting. Great review!

[ashpres12]

Thank you for your review. I am intrigued by this book because this sounds like an amazing adventure that I would want to go on! I will be adding this to my ever growing reading list

[smc19]

What's it like to be frozen for 5,000 years and then put on display in a library for the edification of the general public (if, in fact, that's what the visitors are)? It is interesting to note that the author has carried the theme of the constant struggle within humanity (or whatever semblance of it is left at this point in time) that pits the opposing sides of the relative worth of a human life so many millennia into our future. Does this portend that the question will never be settled, regardless of the influence of academia, philosophers and the clergy? Good review.

[Cperki0718]

Although I don't typically read books with religion in it, this one seems to focus more on the story line of the characters instead of the religion itself. Plus with it being dystopian fiction, it sounds like it will be a very interesting read.

[Harzelryan]

It is such an appealing review. It gives out much info about the book in a few paragraphs. Thanks for the review

[DathanReeves]

The question of human value raised in the book is one I have had answered for a long time now, and other people's attempts at challenging these ideas have been farcical. Still, I'll read this book before I discredit it.

[chelhack]

Judging from the review this book will be a good escape into the sci-fi world. Plus, I do agree that it will be a nice change of pace without the parent or love entanglement aspects being part of the storyline. I am going to as The Relik to my list of book that I am interested in reading.

[ea_anthony]

Nothing beats a good story with a twist especially when it carves a different path from others in it's genre. From the review it seems this novel though YA dystopian charts a different course from the generality of that genre in that no romance or the other usual tension builders. Apparently a corrupted religion/society are the replacement themes. With a well developed plot and characters again as stated in the review, Relik might just be a very good read. A good review and Congrats to the author on #BOTD

[Mercelle]

I downloaded a free copy of this book unaware that it's as exciting as the OBC review makes it out to be. Not only do I want to know how a dystopian world looks 5000 years from now, but I also want to see how the relics cope in the new world.

[Ellie Gatillo]

"A world that has been redefined by a new religious system" - that actually made me imagine what kind of world it must be. I'm intrigued by how the main characters were resurrected. How did they become chosen as Relikwas anyway? I guessI'll have to read the book to find out. Thank you for your review!

[revna01]

I think it's interesting how much life has changed in the 5k years since Jim was frozen. To think the future population doesn't value life-and does value death- is a complicated twist. I wonder what new information Jim is privy to? Thanks for the great review.

[Znb]

Although I tend to quite like the romance aspect of dystopian novels, this does seem quite interesting and looks worth reading. I'd love to see exactly how religion is incorporated, and whether it might actually have parallels with society today