Review: A refreshing change from the usual cliche of books
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 05 11, 2014
Starting off in the book I was hooked. But then as the chapters went by, I was introduced to so many characters, that I had trouble keeping up with who is who and my head was starting to spin.Aside from that, each character was unique. Different in their thoughts and mannerisms. Lorion made each character seem... human. Believable. And I liked that. Reading through their emotions, and ethical and moral battles raging withing their mind, I felt like I could relate to more characters than one. Right by the end of the book, I was finally able to distinguish between characters.This book lacked action. There were some actions scenes, but this book focused more on the internal conflicts happening inside each individual, something I did not expect going in to the book. But nonetheless, It was a pleasant read.Totem left me with plenty of questions rolling around in my mind. Is Achack bad??? What does Joshua or Julian have to do with all the murders? And who the hell is the black wolf? Leaving some questions at the end of the book is good, as long as it is only about a handful rather than a long list of questions.If you're looking for a book that focuses mostly on the internal, moral, and ethical conflicts of man with relatable characters, this is the book for you.