Review of The Canarsee, Stones and Justice

[Pranav Dewangan]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Canarsee, Stones and Justice" by William Dumont.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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In 1609, the Canarsee Chief had a vision that the end of his people was near. After the Europeans arrived, slowly his vision started to come true. While he was right, a path was created to save his people's future. When the timeline shifts to the present, three teenagers, Ray, Henry, and Gail, while studying in school, start noticing a strange phenomenon. While cleaning a rock, they started to notice a strange ship appearing at an exact time on the rock for a minute before it disappeared again. The numbers nine, six, zero, and one appeared along with the ship. In another set of strange circumstances, they find colored stones. Mystical things one after the other keep happening with the teenagers while they try to resolve the mystery with each clue. Is there a link between the past of Canarsee and these kids? What is with the numbers nine, six, zero, and one, and how is it linked to the mystery? How will everything unfold so that the Canarsee people can get justice? Read this historical fiction to find out.

There are several things to praise about this book. First, I feel the length of the book is perfectly adequate—not too long and not too short. All the characters in the book were well developed. The friendship between the three teenagers was quite relatable. Gail is the smart one, while the boys Ray and Henry are good at sports. Gail is the one they often look forward to in cracking the mystery. The best part about the book is that it combines mystical elements with mystery elements. The nature of the book is such that it drops one clue after another, which the teenagers need to solve, and that kept me hooked. The mystery genre is so addictive for fiction readers. I love how it slowly unfolds everything piece by piece, making it quite a satisfying read. The editing of the book is excellent, and I only found one error in the entire book. 

A lot of this book is narrated in the third person. I would have liked it more if there had been more direct dialogue. Apart from this, I have no further complaints. 

I would rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. The minor drawback I discussed doesn't warrant a deduction in the overall star rating. I loved this book, and I would recommend it to all fiction readers. It's a unique combination of history, mystery, and mystical phenomenon.

 

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[Pheto matlala]

Excellent review! Your summary perfectly captures the intriguing plot of 'The Canarsee, Stones and Justice'. I appreciate your praise for the book's length, character development, and seamless blend of mystical and mystery elements.
The reviewer's note about the addictive nature of the mystery genre is spot on! The slow unfolding of clues and piecing together of the puzzle is indeed satisfying.
Your minor criticism about direct dialogue is valid, but it's great to hear that the editing is excellent overall.
Your 5-star rating and enthusiastic recommendation will surely entice readers to dive into this captivating historical fiction novel.

[Amarachi Stephanie Ejike]

The future we often enjoy, endure, or suffer is birthed from past events and experiences. Without the past, the future would be baseless.
"The Canarsee, Stones and Justice" by William Dumont is a fictional mystical and mystery historical novel surrounding the end of an ethnicity and the preservation of its people. The clues will keep you guessing!