Review: The ring of truth
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 4, 2013
I'm not going to rehash the synopsis, as I prefer to talk about an author's ability to write a good book. K.D. Emerson has that ability - in spades. The problem I have most encountered in novels for or about young people is a lack of truth. Either the characters don't sound real in dialogue or do not behave as I think young people would behave in whatever situation the author places them. Digitus 233 is an excellent example of an author whose characters look and sound real, and whose behavior - while not always exemplary - rings true to me as the way young people would behave. I enjoyed the storyline, the tension, the pace and the descriptions. The latter is another pitfall of many writers. My eyes glaze over at long, descriptive passages with more minutiae than substance. Emerson adroitly avoids that pitfall. I did skip over a passage or two, and then had to go back and read it, because everything Emerson writes carries the plot forward. Skipping passages means skipping information vital to the story. I learned my lesson quickly! I must say I'm not wild about ending the book in the middle of a dialogue, but this abrupt cliffhanger ending certainly has me ready to pounce on the next installment. All in all, an excellent read that I highly recommend for adults and young adults.