Review of When the Wall Crumble Down
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Review of When the Wall Crumble Down
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "When the Wall Crumble Down" by Tina Santoro.]
In When the Walls Crumble Down by Tina Santoro, people in the Great City are strictly tied to their traditions and faith. They are loyal to their goddess and observe every event in their calendar. However, danger starts to knock as things in the city go astray. Two guards are found dead, food is disappearing in the store, field and mine workers are quarreling, and most of all, something is destroying the walls. Moreover, the new Head Ruler, Rodohor, does not follow traditions and is rude. A revolt against him is looming. In the center of everything, Yonan Bo discovers his powers. However, he is outside the Great City with strangers who saved his life.
I enjoyed the fusion of mystic elements and suspense in the book. Every next page I opened was to quench this thirst. I wanted to know who was stealing the food, what Rodohor's fate would be, and who was ruining the walls. Moreover, the author made it easy to understand the book by listing the holidays, weeks, days, and month names. That made it easy to know what a chapter was about and the expected scenes. For instance, All-Hunts Day is celebrated in the month of Attre, and a reader is prepared for hunting scenes.
Also, I must applaud the author for the unique naming I saw in the book. It would have been obvious to give names of animals we are used to, but instead, the book introduced entirely new creatures, e.g., Numu and Dorkas, each with fascinating traits and legends. This imaginative approach enriches the world-building and allows readers to immerse themselves fully in a fresh and captivating narrative. This book also reflects on a tradition-rooted society that, of course, does not lack law offenders. That helps prove the myth of a balanced society—it has both good and bad elements. There were instances of romance and jealousy in the book that made it lively. The big thing I learned is the patience required to realize our purpose. Yonan Bo was a good illustration of that.
It took time to absorb the book's flow, but that might just be me. Readers who enjoy tradition-based stories such as stone reading, celebrating festivities, etc., will enjoy this book. I encountered several editing issues with no solid negatives to comment on. Therefore, I rate When the Walls Crumble Down 4 out of 5 stars. Another round of editing will make it perfect.
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When the Wall Crumble Down
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In When the Walls Crumble Down by Tina Santoro, people in the Great City are strictly tied to their traditions and faith. They are loyal to their goddess and observe every event in their calendar. However, danger starts to knock as things in the city go astray. Two guards are found dead, food is disappearing in the store, field and mine workers are quarreling, and most of all, something is destroying the walls. Moreover, the new Head Ruler, Rodohor, does not follow traditions and is rude. A revolt against him is looming. In the center of everything, Yonan Bo discovers his powers. However, he is outside the Great City with strangers who saved his life.
I enjoyed the fusion of mystic elements and suspense in the book. Every next page I opened was to quench this thirst. I wanted to know who was stealing the food, what Rodohor's fate would be, and who was ruining the walls. Moreover, the author made it easy to understand the book by listing the holidays, weeks, days, and month names. That made it easy to know what a chapter was about and the expected scenes. For instance, All-Hunts Day is celebrated in the month of Attre, and a reader is prepared for hunting scenes.
Also, I must applaud the author for the unique naming I saw in the book. It would have been obvious to give names of animals we are used to, but instead, the book introduced entirely new creatures, e.g., Numu and Dorkas, each with fascinating traits and legends. This imaginative approach enriches the world-building and allows readers to immerse themselves fully in a fresh and captivating narrative. This book also reflects on a tradition-rooted society that, of course, does not lack law offenders. That helps prove the myth of a balanced society—it has both good and bad elements. There were instances of romance and jealousy in the book that made it lively. The big thing I learned is the patience required to realize our purpose. Yonan Bo was a good illustration of that.
It took time to absorb the book's flow, but that might just be me. Readers who enjoy tradition-based stories such as stone reading, celebrating festivities, etc., will enjoy this book. I encountered several editing issues with no solid negatives to comment on. Therefore, I rate When the Walls Crumble Down 4 out of 5 stars. Another round of editing will make it perfect.
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This seems like the type of novel based on a strong world-building used to create a story that offers some food for thought on some important themes. I hope the author does proper proofreading to make it excellent. Thank you for your great review!
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Review: After reading the review of When the Walls Crumble Down by Tina Santoro, I must say that the book appears to be a thrilling and captivating read. The fusion of mystic elements and suspense piqued my interest, and I was curious to uncover the mysteries within the Great City. The author's unique naming of creatures added to the immersive world-building, making it even more fascinating. The book also explores the complexities of a tradition-rooted society, showcasing both its positive and negative aspects. Overall, the reviewer rates the book 4 out of 5 stars, indicating that it is a highly enjoyable read. Captivating pacing, kept the story moving briskly.
