Review: 2 Excellent Books
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 16, 2014
World Odyssey: Lance and James Morcan kick off a rip-roaring historical adventure with World Odyssey. I have to say that the story is both an eye-opener into what the Pacific Islands were like back then as well as a heroic journey featuring Nathan Johnson, whose penchant for bravery yet questionable judgement make him perfect to watch.Highly recommended for globe-trotting adventure fans.Fiji: If you've got the travel bug like I do and enjoy thinking about and imagining far away places, Fiji has a lot to offer. Beyond the rich imagery and the subtle attention to detail, the story brings you face to face with conflicting currents as the Fijian natives find themselves encountering Western foreigners closer than ever before. The action kicks off with a bang when a native, Sina, is abducted by cannibals, and it stays high as it focuses on Nathan, a complicated hero who finds himself torn by the drive of his own self-interest and a growing appreciation for the people of Fiji. Then there's Susannah, whose loyalty to her father and his religious ways makes her journey to independence all the more compelling. Although I'm not personally a fan of the religious stuff, you can't deny that it was a strong factor in global exploration.While I found the action to strike an intense cord and keep the pages turning, it is worth noting that the story features a omniscient narrator, often giving more than one character's thoughts at once. I didn't find this to detract from my enjoyment of the story, but it's worth noting. As the story progressed, it's hard not to get wrapped up in the life or death struggles, ones that would be downright criminal to spoil.Who should read this book? Someone with a sense of adventure who likes bold characters and first encounters.