Just the Facts:
Overall
Rating: 3 stars
Addiction
Level: I read it every waking moment.
Believe-ability: The setting is believable.
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What
would I do if I had 5,000 years to live?
Would I make the most of my moments, waste my life away, or try new
things? Many people (in this series)
perfected their art. Some like Sam took
on new projects and tried to become knowledgeable about many trades.
Drop
an 18 year old soul into the mix and everything changes. I like that Ana was curious and wanted to
learn. I was jealous at how easily
playing, reading, and composing music came to her. I was at her immaturity. I reached a point in Asunder when I wanted to put the book down and walk away. Ana’s whining and lack of understanding
almost ruined the series for me.
I
really enjoyed Sam, Stef, Sarit, Sine, Cris, and Armade. I felt like they were my friends, my new
family. In fact I like them better than
Ana.
Janan,
the temple, bothered me from the beginning.
He was put forth as a god, but he did not love his people. Nor did he love Ana. While it took a while to reveal the truth, I
was relieved and disgusted by Janan. It
makes me appreciate God more. He loves
his people and takes care of them. He
listens when we cry out; He is there.
While
a lot of advancement was made, I was surprised at the difference between their society
and ours. They had aqueducts like the
Romans and smartphones like us, yet they still lived in a community that
focused on basic needs and simple pleasures.
I was surprised at the lack of televisions, computers (for gaming), and
sports.
I
was also reminded of how easily people dislike differences and are not willing
to look past the exterior. They will
always be those who dislike change. Is
it easier to change the mind of someone who is 5,000 years old or a 5,000 year
old culture? Can new people/ideas change
the world for the better?
If
you are looking for a thoughtful series with romance and adventure, pick up the
Incarnate series by Jodi Meadows.
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