Yes, ladies and gentlemen and others, it’s a long high drive over left field and it’s GOING OVER THE BACK WALL!
Now THIS installment, folks, is what I’ve been talking about in previous reviews. Everything that has been missing from Noor’s writing before now has shown up in full force in this book!
Fir me it’s all about the quality of the writing. I like images that convey so much more than the surface of their words - as when Xander mimicked a cartoon character. I instantly understood a playful side to him that I wouldn’t have imagined. Here’s the quote, you’ll see what I mean.
“I kissed him back. “You be safe. Be quick, and be quiet.” He bent his knees and crooked his fingers, Xander’s idea of looking stealthy.”
And then later, that playful little imp showed up again as Xander is pumping Jackson up in a very well written ironic twist. Jackson’s musings in this are nicely reflective and more importantly are not used to repeat or recap info. As Xander offers his support you almost see the twisted grin at one corner of his mouth:
“I’m not sure why I’m acting like this when I know it’s going to be an adventure.” “Exactly,” Xander said, grinning. “And that’s what you told me when I was scared about exploring, too. Relax, Jack. It’s going to be an adventure, the same as always. You and me, getting into trouble, getting out of it again.”
There are so many other illustrative snippets throughout this book. I found myself catching one here and there quite literally on every other page, at the least - just really well written lines that show without telling.
The other thing is the way he handled the very strong emotional content of this book. There were even one or two points that actually moved me to tears. Now, I’m a sap, I’ll admit it. But, it’s not the events of a story that move me. The writing must evoke an empathetic link between me and the character experiencing an event. I want to feel with the characters, not be told what they’re feeling. And Noor really delivers here.
So…. Do you think I liked it? Lol
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