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Thursday, May 05, 2005
MonumenT

I have just finished a "FanTasY" book...

Book : Monument
Author : Ian Graham
Book Cover : http://213.253.134.29/jackets/m/184/1841491969.jpg

ShortCut : A big man named Ballas, is a drunk and vagrant. He was beaten up by a mob of people whom he has stolen their money pouches. A young priest saves him, but he steals from the priest, for he is one who does not know how to return kindness. Of all the things he had stolen, one is an artifact, an item called MONUMENT. This artifact is the key of the story. This artifact causes Ballas to be constantly on the hunt. The mystery of what this artifact really is and its ability is revealed in the final chapter of the book.

Review : The story does not seem like a fantasy. Moreover, it seems like a long and arduous journey, if it wasn't already unnecessary. The book is littered with swearing and profanities in every possible and impossible way imagined. Feelings for the characters were not evoked upon the reader. However, it has a vivid description of scenery and images of the characters. Perhaps this is the only credit of the story. The journey is really too long and uninteresting. It might have been a more enjoyable read if the journey is simplified to a few pages and continue with the revelation. If you intend to read this book...Then you can take note of the following chapters: 1-5, 18-21...For these are the chapters I feel are a bit more interesting and important.

RaTiNg : 1 out of 5 stars

PS:
To the author: I don't really meant that all your works are bad, but i really dislike this work here. Hope you can take my comments like a pinch of salt and keep working on novels. One failure doesn't mean much. Keep trying k...May you have a fruitful time writing novels.

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