inquiry_from_an_anti_library's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Overview:
Lucas is a secretary who is seen as a forthcoming leader by many, but his behavior appears dangerously reckless by the few in positions of power. What he wants is the knowledge in possession of the seniors in the group, so that it could be used. For that Lucas seeks a secretary. Veronica wants to be employed rather than face the emptiness of a London summer. Among many, Lucas easily selects Veronica without giving it deeper thought as to why the choice was so easy. Veronica begins to learn of her role, but cannot alter her course as Lucas uses some sort of power on her. For in this occult story, knowledge is power. The question is what they are willing to sacrifice to obtain that knowledge? What will be scarified for love? A philosophical tale in which the caricatures of good and evil do not fit, as what matters is the interaction between those who take different paths.
There are many philosophical themes in this book that relate to respecting different sources of knowledge and perspectives. The differences between the theoretic and the practical. Raising the question of who should have knowledge, determine who obtains the knowledge, who should wield knowledge, and how should knowledge be used. All this to highlight the need for various qualities to interact rather than be segregated. As emotions are needed to properly utilize the knowledge. While emotions alone cannot accomplish what knowledge understands.
Problems?
The book is a complex mixture of mystery, fantasy, and romance. Keeps the reader in suspense as to what comes next, as the results of events are unexpected. The problem is that the writing is not always very easy to read. Containing some poor transitions between the various events, which prevents flow.
Lucas is a secretary who is seen as a forthcoming leader by many, but his behavior appears dangerously reckless by the few in positions of power. What he wants is the knowledge in possession of the seniors in the group, so that it could be used. For that Lucas seeks a secretary. Veronica wants to be employed rather than face the emptiness of a London summer. Among many, Lucas easily selects Veronica without giving it deeper thought as to why the choice was so easy. Veronica begins to learn of her role, but cannot alter her course as Lucas uses some sort of power on her. For in this occult story, knowledge is power. The question is what they are willing to sacrifice to obtain that knowledge? What will be scarified for love? A philosophical tale in which the caricatures of good and evil do not fit, as what matters is the interaction between those who take different paths.
There are many philosophical themes in this book that relate to respecting different sources of knowledge and perspectives. The differences between the theoretic and the practical. Raising the question of who should have knowledge, determine who obtains the knowledge, who should wield knowledge, and how should knowledge be used. All this to highlight the need for various qualities to interact rather than be segregated. As emotions are needed to properly utilize the knowledge. While emotions alone cannot accomplish what knowledge understands.
Problems?
The book is a complex mixture of mystery, fantasy, and romance. Keeps the reader in suspense as to what comes next, as the results of events are unexpected. The problem is that the writing is not always very easy to read. Containing some poor transitions between the various events, which prevents flow.
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