Review of In the End
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Review of In the End
[Following is a volunteer review of "In the End" by Ken Saik.]
In the End, by Ken Saik, is a young adult mystery novel. Mr. Sanfield’s son, Sampson, and eleven of his friends are partying in his two-car garage while there is a downpour. On the morning of the third day, the rain lets up, and Mr. Sanfield calls his son. When Sampson does not answer, through the window, he looks out, thinking that the boys are playing in the rain. Surprisingly, he sees that his garage has disappeared. It has dropped into a sinkhole.
The boys find themselves in a dark place with several tunnels. Later on, they see and read a journal and look forward to locating a place called Vanna to have a good time there. Afterwards, they discover that they are trapped in the tunnels, and they search for a way out, but they get eliminated mysteriously one after another. The boys left courageously continue their search for an escape route out of the tunnels, but will they succeed?
Exploring chiefly the themes of faith, courage, loyalty, friendship, and grief, this book is appealing. It flows smoothly. I love how it starts with the disappearance of the garage and then reveals the kids' journey in the tunnels, involving their quest for survival. I commend the author for how he introduced the paranormal mystery aspect, making Perry, one of the boys, mention his mysterious experiences. The book is easy to read with simple and comprehensible words, suitable for teens.
Regarding the characters, they're interesting. There are enough details that make them relatable. The backstories from the kids' memories highlight their background information. The boys are strong and courageous. In spite of their weird experiences, they had hope and struggled to survive so that they could find their way out of the tunnels.
There's nothing I don't like about In the End, except that the ending got me somewhat confused, concerning the existence of all the boys. Anyway, that's how the author wanted his story to end. It's a worthwhile read. However, it includes a lot of losses, and sensitive readers may not want to read it.
Finally, I rate In the End 5 out of 5 stars. I couldn't rate it lower because it was engaging. It has interesting themes. Besides, the descriptions of events and scenery are vivid. Moreover, it was exceptionally well edited; I didn't notice any grammar errors or typos. It'll be a great read for young adults, who enjoy novels that include adventures and the paranormal.
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In the End
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In the End, by Ken Saik, is a young adult mystery novel. Mr. Sanfield’s son, Sampson, and eleven of his friends are partying in his two-car garage while there is a downpour. On the morning of the third day, the rain lets up, and Mr. Sanfield calls his son. When Sampson does not answer, through the window, he looks out, thinking that the boys are playing in the rain. Surprisingly, he sees that his garage has disappeared. It has dropped into a sinkhole.
The boys find themselves in a dark place with several tunnels. Later on, they see and read a journal and look forward to locating a place called Vanna to have a good time there. Afterwards, they discover that they are trapped in the tunnels, and they search for a way out, but they get eliminated mysteriously one after another. The boys left courageously continue their search for an escape route out of the tunnels, but will they succeed?
Exploring chiefly the themes of faith, courage, loyalty, friendship, and grief, this book is appealing. It flows smoothly. I love how it starts with the disappearance of the garage and then reveals the kids' journey in the tunnels, involving their quest for survival. I commend the author for how he introduced the paranormal mystery aspect, making Perry, one of the boys, mention his mysterious experiences. The book is easy to read with simple and comprehensible words, suitable for teens.
Regarding the characters, they're interesting. There are enough details that make them relatable. The backstories from the kids' memories highlight their background information. The boys are strong and courageous. In spite of their weird experiences, they had hope and struggled to survive so that they could find their way out of the tunnels.
There's nothing I don't like about In the End, except that the ending got me somewhat confused, concerning the existence of all the boys. Anyway, that's how the author wanted his story to end. It's a worthwhile read. However, it includes a lot of losses, and sensitive readers may not want to read it.
Finally, I rate In the End 5 out of 5 stars. I couldn't rate it lower because it was engaging. It has interesting themes. Besides, the descriptions of events and scenery are vivid. Moreover, it was exceptionally well edited; I didn't notice any grammar errors or typos. It'll be a great read for young adults, who enjoy novels that include adventures and the paranormal.
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