Review: This "Open Gate" is different from the typical "Gate Open" to other worlds
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 20, 2014
I have been thoroughly enjoying this book, though I will admit that I read the first four chapters, then read the last chapter to see where it was going,  then went back to Chapter Five to continue reading. (I do this frequently, even with a series that I am already into.Dillahunty has imagined a group of college students who are definitely not conservative in their views, and asked himself how such a liberal or progressive group might respond in a circumstance where a normal person might call 911. Ask yourself, if you found a gate that led you to another planet, would you tell the government, or would you explore it yourself first, before deciding what to do?Some reviewers have complained about the Christian connections in the book, but I was not bothered by them. The earliest references, for example, are to meeting up as a group after church at Rachael's apartment, but no proselytizing.The book is obviously a book that will be followed by sequels. I look forward to seeing how the White House plays a role in the next book.I am reading this book for pleasure, but I was given a free copy of the book in exchange for my honest review. I hope the author gives me a copy of his next book, too.<<<<< End of Review >>>>><<<<< Start of Self Promotion >>>>>Proofreading Comments:I was surprised at the errors that Bruce's spellcheck did not catch.daypack (not day-pack)traillhead (not trail-head)pushpin (not pushpin)whitewater (not white water)The above were just in chapter one, but I have notes (highlights in my Kindle) for other chapters.I also noticed other things in the first chapter that I might recommend as changes, if I were asked for my professional opinion as a proofreader:So where are you taking me? Seriously.  (rather than  ... me, seriously? )A year or so ago,  ...  (I suggest comma)Oh, gross!  (comma and exclamation make it more interesting)Alcopocha Mountain  (when naming a mountain, Mountain is usually capitalized)I did not read this book while wearing my proofreading hat, but I'd be happy to reread the book professionally. (The author of "On Higher Ground" (Paula Hrbacek) raves about my proofreading.BytemanProofreader at Gmail.com