Review: Exciting, Engrossing Sci-Fi Action Thriller Adventure Romance
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 2, 2013
Double Bind is an exciting read with easily flowing words that grabbed and held my attention from the first paragraph.This easy-to-understand-and-follow Sci-Fi / Action / Thriller / Adventure / Romance wondrously expands your imagination. This is what a truly great author can achieve and Seb Kirby fits the bill.His story interweaves the lives of the various characters in such a way as to keep them forever connected, one way or another.The multiple identities of the main character, Raymond Bridges, make the story a rapid-fire, page-turning read. You never know what is coming next and it's the unexpected that makes this book such a fun, engrossing read.The well justified paranoia of the main character is repeatedly demonstrated by the actions and reactions of the opposing players. The unconditional love the main character has for his beloved Victoria is demonstrated over and over again, with the faith he has in her, even when it seems as if she has turned against him.It was interesting to see how well the author handles the treatment of the "supposedly" mentally ill and how he describes ES (electroshock) therapy and what happens to the human body when subjected to these ridiculous treatments of the past. This aspect of the story is so well defined, that either the author did extensive research on these treatments or, perhaps, worked in the mental health field, knows someone who did (or does) or knew of someone who was a victim of these bizarre "treatments", albeit long before his, and our, time.Seb Kirby's writing makes you believe everything he says, no questions asked. In my opinion, that is the sign of an excellent storyteller.The comments about "you (earthlings) living in the past" instead of the now, made me smile, because it's a very true observation and a weakness of ours. We should learn from this and live in the now!I recommend that you read this book without preconceived notions. Seb Kirby is sharing his great imagination with you. Why not go along for the gripping, suspenseful and exciting journey!I loved Double Bind and will read anything this author writes.