Review: So much more than a fantastic book
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 6, 2013
Amongst the fluff in the Kindle Free section, I ran across this novel.  At the time it had 35 or so reviews, none of which were below 3.  For me, this rating ratio invites me to read the reviews.  I don't particularly like to read the book descriptions because I like everything to be unknown when a book is started. That being said, I filter reviews for those that discuss why they liked the book rather than those that provide a synopsis of the book.  On brief inspection, what I found was intriguing.  So alas, I downloaded the book for free (lucky me!).  I was aware this book would be a much different reading experience than my more recent downloads, but decided to follow through in hopes of finding a gem at its early stage in review life.This novel is by far, the most incredible book I have read in a very long time.  In fact, it may be the best, considering the majority of my classic literature was read as a young adult in college courses and my appreciation level for that reading was nil based on the fact that the literature was assigned rather than chosen.  I have yet to revisit them, although I hope to someday.I admit this book took me longer to read than most do.  I cherished it.  I didn't want to miss a word.  I didn't want to read too late for fear I may nod off and miss something.  I waited for quiet opportunities to concentrate.  I didn't want to just read a page at a time, there was too much to digest because the substance of this book is so much more than just the light reading I have become so familiar with.  I highlighted passages like never before.  Some witty, some meaningful, some thought provoking, some descriptions I'd like to use myself in the future.  I became enamored.In keeping with my distaste for knowing any information regarding the content of the story, upon finishing this book, I wanted to know more about the author and the possibility of any factual detail revolving around the characters in the story.  I have refrained up to now but may look into it more after this review.  My curiosity wanted to know what lovely brain concocted this story.  But the more I reflect, the more I realize it doesn't matter who wrote the story, just that it was written.  What is important is that these words have been collected, regardless of fiction or a combination of reality and fiction.  The point is what the story tells.  It is absolutely beautiful.  It has at least momentarily, while it is still fresh in mind, altered my senses, changed my perceptions and given me hope.  Hope for humanity, for what is possible when self-reflection and acceptance are accomplished, to even those beyond the realm of "normal".  Through this story, this wonderful, poor, terrorized soul finds the strength to accomplish what very few individuals can ever hope to do.  Finding peace is a beautiful thing to aspire to, indeed!