Review of Darksoul

[CRISTINA GUIDO]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Darksoul" by L. Brooks.]

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2 out of 4 stars

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In a dark city ruled by crime and low instincts, Orion Stormgod and his friend Sam Pillman own the trendy nightclub “Inequity.” When crime lord Michael Tirany and his son, David, set their eyes on the property to extend their empire of terror, they make an offer to purchase its owners. Despite their power and influence, they receive a negative response, prompting them to hire professional services to end the lives of those who stand in their way.

Ignoring the danger that lies ahead, our characters are suddenly involved in an ambush in which Sam loses his life, and Orion, in his last moments, is snatched from death by a mysterious dark force. From there, and endowed with supernatural powers, he unleashes a bloody, merciless hunt to avenge the death of his friend. As the persecution unfolds before our eyes, Orion is unaware of the terrible threat that looms over him and his loved ones.

Darksoul, by the author Love Brooks, is a fictional story that recounts the first steps of a kind of unconventional superhero: Orion Stormgod. When it comes to the positives of the book, it has a powerful start that knows how to grab the reader's attention from the start. It also has a narrative that describes each chapter in a very detailed and precise way, allowing the reader to follow the thread of the story without falling into monotony or long chapters devoid of action. Finally, I must emphasize that the author adequately alerts the reader from the beginning about the adult content in his work.

Regarding negative aspects, it seems to me that the narrative is too explicit in the use of vulgar language and sexual scenes; The latter extend beyond what is necessary and moments of a sexual nature abound (To cite examples, very explicit sexual scenes that extend for 3 pages unnecessarily). There are also inconsistencies in the story (For example, if you can raise the dead, why didn't you do it with Sam?). Characters appear out of nowhere (Jeremiah, Janice, Epiphany, and her two children) giving the impression of wanting to fill in gaps. At a certain point, the story becomes predictable. Finally, there are certain attitudes of the main character that I find shocking and cause me a certain rejection of him (His sexual exhibitionism, constant infidelities, fury towards his victims). It should be noted that this last point is a very personal opinion, and not necessarily all readers will have the same type of reaction to the character.

I found some grammatical and form errors, which is why I consider that it is not a professionally edited book.

I rate this book 2 out of 4 stars. I am not giving it 1 out of 4 stars, because it seems to me that the author maintains the level of action in the narrative and it justifies a higher rating. I do not give it 3 out of 4 stars, due to the explicit and prolonged sexual scenes, the negative values found in the main character, and the weakness in the creation and introduction of secondary characters in the story. It seems to me that the author could build on the strengths found to improve his work in subsequent books.

Finally, I consider this book is directed to an adult audience that would like strong language and very explicit descriptions of violence and sex. Minors and adults who are sensitive to this kind of literature should refrain from reading it.

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[Soraya Bayah]

I normally am okay with some profanity and sexual content, but this book seems to contain explicit description that makes me want to skip it. Despite that, I believe you stated the pros and cons of the book in an intriguing way. Thank you for your insightful review, I enjoyed it.