Official Review: Kingdom Of Scaba by MK Alsulaimani

[Darakhshan Nazir]

I have always admired novels with different theme like a world far away from our world with different environment and stuff . But the plot isn't appealing . Thank you for such a nice review ??

[Manang Muyang]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Darakhshan Nazir!

This is more of a children's book that parents can read to kids tucked in bed, ready for Dreamland.

[Snowflake]

The whole concept sounds quite interesting. I'm not a big fan of reading about children being exploited though. Maybe after some serious editing, I might think about it again.

[Manang Muyang]

Hi, Snowflake. Yes, kids shouldn't be abused as they are helpless. But the kids in this book fight back. A fantasy, definitely, but it can teach kids a thing or two.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. See more of you in the forums.

[Penny Lee]

The fantastical creatures and landscape in this book sound interesting, as does the plot it is unfortunate that:

The tedious storytelling and the numerous grammatical errors keep the reader from having an enjoyable reading experience.

Thank you for a good review.

[Excitedreads]

The book seems to have quite an interesting plot. I love ghe outlandish features and thr creation of a mystical world, but the many grammatical errors would drive me crazy. But i won't doubt it will be a great read post a bit more editing. Thank you for your well put together analysis and review Miriam.

[rik17]

Thank you for the wonderful picture that you drew of the world through your review. Reading it, it is articulate that you love to write.

Regarding the work itself, while such a level of imagination indeed is commendable, a question arises in my mind. Was so much effort behind creating the world really necessary, when essentially the plot is about a group of children trying to escape a form of torture? I mean, apparently this story could be planted anywhere else as well, though you will be a much better judge of this since you have read the novel.

[Manang Muyang]

The fantastical creatures and landscape in this book sound interesting, as does the plot it is unfortunate that:

The tedious storytelling and the numerous grammatical errors keep the reader from having an enjoyable reading experience.

Thank you for a good review.

Thank you for reading and commenting, Penny Lee. The author doesn't lack imagination but the language barrier stumped him.

-- 22 Aug 2017, 05:54 --

The book seems to have quite an interesting plot. I love ghe outlandish features and thr creation of a mystical world, but the many grammatical errors would drive me crazy. But i won't doubt it will be a great read post a bit more editing. Thank you for your well put together analysis and review Miriam.

I do hope the author finds a good editor for this book.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and kind words, Excitedreads!

-- 22 Aug 2017, 06:11 --

Thank you for the wonderful picture that you drew of the world through your review. Reading it, it is articulate that you love to write.

Regarding the work itself, while such a level of imagination indeed is commendable, a question arises in my mind. Was so much effort behind creating the world really necessary, when essentially the plot is about a group of children trying to escape a form of torture? I mean, apparently this story could be planted anywhere else as well, though you will be a much better judge of this since you have read the novel.

I believe the author wanted to create a whole new world for his children and all other children. He described children as the hope for the future in his dedication page. Perhaps, he was emulating JRRTolkien who wrote his books for his grandchildren.

(A Whole New World, if I recall correctly, was the theme song of the Disney movie Aladdin. The song was played while Aladdin and Princess Jasmine were flying over the kingdom aboard the magic carpet. Scaba also has flying carpets but I did not mention this in my review.)

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, rik17! Your compliment is also much appreciated.

[El-kanah]

Looks like this text has been chosen for book of the day. Such a captivating story, nice write up.

[Manang Muyang]

Looks like this text has been chosen for book of the day. Such a captivating story, nice write up.

Unfortunately, the book hasn't gotten BOTD honor yet. I'll be happy in case that happens.

Have a good day!

[Quinto]

Hi Miriam,my curiosity has gotten the better of me. I hope the author has addressed why these two tribes are so different physically? Why their affinity for humans? To me the magician should be king, they simply can't do without him! Well, couldn't help imagining... Thanks for a wonderful review.

[Manang Muyang]

Hi Miriam,my curiosity has gotten the better of me. I hope the author has addressed why these two tribes are so different physically? Why their affinity for humans? To me the magician should be king, they simply can't do without him! Well, couldn't help imagining... Thanks for a wonderful review.

Thanks, Quinto (aka Andrew Kyalo, right?), for finding the wonder in my review. Now, you need to read the book to satisfy your curiosity. You seem to be a diviner yourself, posing those questions.

[Mahnoor khalil]

I won't be reading this novel . Thank you for your review

[Manang Muyang]

Thanks for reading and commenting, Mahnoor khalil. I appreciate your interest in my reviews. This one's ok to read to sleepy kids.

[Sonireallyam]

You have sparked an interest for this Scaba kingdom, good job with the review.