Review: Emotion, Angst, and Wonderful Imagery
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 1, 2013
I had the opportunity to read the prerelease version. This is simply a great book, and a great story within a story of a father speaking to his son. It is certain to be a fantastic series about a young adult who has the power to experience the thoughts and memories of the deceased.Like any young adult, 'life-in-transition' supernatural story, the supernatural is simply an extension of the character's experience; a metaphor for their passage. It happened with Stephen King's Carrie, it happened for 4 years of high school with Harry Potter, and it is happening for this young adult in 'Life of Death.' How will he handle his power? How will he handle being thrust into situations he may not be ready for? These questions become one in the same.The character's discussion with death starts at his father's grave, and then extends to experiencing the thoughts and memories of those who have died, triggered by the object they owned.  This premise becomes completely acceptable the way it is eased into the story. I was reminded of Chuck Wendig's Miriam Black series right away.  Full of emotion and angst, and some wonderful imagery, you will feel this story as you read it.