Review of Star Bright

[Juli1012]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Star Bright" by A. F. Carcirieri, Jr.]

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4 out of 5 stars

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The planet Venus has been an important part of our history as humans. Different cultures have their own notions about the planet, and the idea that the planet was named after a god that could easily be translated to an equivalent in other cultures proves this point. Well, Star Bright by A. F. Carcirieri, Jr. has taken its time to share 16 stories that not only educate but also entertain. It opens the readers' eyes to the planet, which has played a great role in cultural history and how it has shaped societies. The book begins with the popular story about the angel Lucifer and how he was cast out from heaven to become Satan. It also hints at the creation story, but in a nonconventional manner as we know it. The book tells detailed stories surrounding myth and a society's culture. In the 5th chapter, he tells a story that revolves around Mayan culture, and other parts of the book show key figures throughout history. 
 
I value how this book can link timelines seamlessly and provide a detailed story over history. I noticed a reference from the second chapter later on in the book, and it pleased me to see that the author could leave Easter eggs. Another thing that I enjoyed about this book is that its narrative stretches over different societies, and the author was able to provide detailed narratives on each of them. Certainly, a lot of research must have been done for him to make this possible, and I acknowledge his effort. The book is also brilliantly edited because I could not pick out grammatical errors while I read, which attests to this fact. 
 
The only problematic aspect of this book is its lengthiness because I found it off-putting and unnecessary. The stories were getting quite redundant at one point, especially during the 11th chapter, because it was the longest to read. I wish this book were turned into a trilogy because it has enough stories and pages to afford it. The lengthy nature gave me a lull on several occasions, and I had to take breaks between days so the story would become more appealing to me. I rate this book 4 out of 5 stars. This rating reflects the cumulative positive and negative aspects I experienced in its narrative. I recommend this book to history enthusiasts and those who enjoy reading ancient myths. 

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