Review of In the End

[Shillah Andeso]

[Following is a volunteer review of "In the End" by Ken Saik.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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While Sampson and his eleven friends are partying in his father's garage, a heavy downpour lasts three days. On the third morning, Sampson's father, Mr. Sanfield, tries to call Sampson from the house but gets no reply. This is when he looks outside and realizes his garage has disappeared into a sinkhole. He calls emergency services to help look for the twelve friends. While the search continues, Sampson and his friends try to find a way out of the tunnels. They encounter journals in these caves that help them plan a way out. They are not aware that death lurks in the shadows of these tunnels. Will their efforts to find their way home succeed? Read In the End by Ken Saik to experience this adventure.

Reading In the End by Ken Saik is an epic and mysterious journey to a new world. The characters in this book are well-developed. When these friends find themselves in this rare situation, we learn the stories of their lives. It is at these critical moments that we interact better with the characters. I love the simple language used by the author. It is easier to relate to the characters' emotions. Their courage at these fateful times and grief during their lowest moments made the book more realistic. It was easier to connect with the characters and understand their emotional connection. When the boys experienced mysterious events, I could sense the fear they developed. They still managed to have the courage to find a way out. Ken Saik also includes some paranormal explanations in this book. This increases the likely explanation for the characters' disappearances. I love how this aspect fits into this story without making the story sound cliché.

I found some of the scenes in this book predictable, but I didn't expect the creativity incorporated into these scenes. This makes the book resemble a guide to a new world. This book teaches loyalty and teamwork. I would, however, recommend a better ending for this story. When I began reading this book, I noticed the author had a well-structured plot. The end could, however, be modified to be more realistic since, in the real world, bad things are bound to happen. This is only an aspect that could use a change. It did not disrupt my reading experience.

One aspect I dislike about this book is that the pages are not numbered. I find this a bother because page numbering is vital for any book. I rate In the End by Ken Saik 5 out of 5 stars. I do not deduct a star for this aspect because this is merely a bonus for a good book. The book uses simple grammar and language. I did not encounter any grammatical errors or typos. I conclude that the book was exceptionally well edited. Ken incorporated a lot of lessons in the book, resulting in an educational and entertaining read. This book, therefore, gains access to the list of the best teen books I've read.

I recommend this book to teens ready for a mysterious and suspense-filled adventure. The book is captivating and not unnecessarily lengthy. It's a great book to read for educational and entertainment purposes.

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[Ben Madeley]

I've looked at possibly reading this book a couple of times, as I enjoy this style of book but I haven't gone for it yet. After reading your review I might try it.