Title: The Skin Map
Author: Stephen R. Lawhead
My Rating: 5 Stars
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"Kit Livingstone's great-grandfather appears to him in a deserted alley during a tumultuous storm. He reveals an unbelievable story: that the ley lines throughout Britain are not merely the stuff of legend or the weekend hobby of deluded cranks, but pathways to other worlds. To those who know how to use them, they grant the ability to travel the multi-layered universe of which we ordinarily inhabit only a tiny part.
One explorer knew more than most. Braving every danger, he toured both time and space on voyages of heroic discovery. Ever on his guard and fearful of becoming lost in the cosmos, he developed an intricate code -- a roadmap of symbols -- that he tattooed onto his own body. The Skin Map has since been lost in time. Now the race is on to recover all the pieces and discover its secrets.
But the Skin Map itself is not the ultimate goal. It is merely the beginning of a vast and marvelous quest for a prize beyond imagining."
This was one amazing read! As a huge sci-fi/fantasy fan, I'm drawn in easily to these kinds of books. Time-travel and adventures in other worlds has a certain draw to me. Yet, this was unlike any I have ever read. My first major compliment goes towards the descriptions and the flow of the writing. As an aspiring author, I'm always looking for well-written books, and try to figure out how each author's style works. Stephen R. Lawhead's writing is impeccable. He uses wording so unique and broad, yet easy to comprehend and understand. I don't usually fly through chapters quickly, but I found myself enraptured by the narrative and was at the next chapter mark in no time. Good job, Mr. Lawhead! Your writing is incredibly inspiring!
The adventure of the book was mind-numbly thrilling, as well. I don't think I've ever read a book quite like this. I mean that in a very good way. I was left at the end of each chapter wanting to know what would take place next. In fact, I stayed up quite late last night willing myself to finish the book. I read over two-hundred pages yesterday. I can honestly say I have never read that much in a single day. You've left a good cliffhanger for us readers to dwell on, Mr. Lawhead. I'm eagerly anticipating the release of The Bone House this fall!
I just have a few negative comments (more like warnings for those who might want them). One, the main character Kit notices a little too much the attractiveness of a woman he must travel with later on. Second, while there is no foul language, there is a few repeated uses of the British slang word, 'bloody'. :)
All in all, I give high praise to this book. I recommend it to people who love a good adventure mixed in with sci-fi aged 15 and older.
I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze®.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
What's Coming Up Next?
The Horse and His Boy, by C.S.Lewis
Raising Dragons, by Bryan Davis
Skeleton Key, by Anthony Horowitz
The Sweetest Thing, by Elizabeth Musser
Waterfall, by Lisa T. Bergren
The Inconvenient Marriage of Charlotte Beck, by Kathleen Y'Barbo
But the Skin Map itself is not the ultimate goal. It is merely the beginning of a vast and marvelous quest for a prize beyond imagining."
This was one amazing read! As a huge sci-fi/fantasy fan, I'm drawn in easily to these kinds of books. Time-travel and adventures in other worlds has a certain draw to me. Yet, this was unlike any I have ever read. My first major compliment goes towards the descriptions and the flow of the writing. As an aspiring author, I'm always looking for well-written books, and try to figure out how each author's style works. Stephen R. Lawhead's writing is impeccable. He uses wording so unique and broad, yet easy to comprehend and understand. I don't usually fly through chapters quickly, but I found myself enraptured by the narrative and was at the next chapter mark in no time. Good job, Mr. Lawhead! Your writing is incredibly inspiring!
The adventure of the book was mind-numbly thrilling, as well. I don't think I've ever read a book quite like this. I mean that in a very good way. I was left at the end of each chapter wanting to know what would take place next. In fact, I stayed up quite late last night willing myself to finish the book. I read over two-hundred pages yesterday. I can honestly say I have never read that much in a single day. You've left a good cliffhanger for us readers to dwell on, Mr. Lawhead. I'm eagerly anticipating the release of The Bone House this fall!
I just have a few negative comments (more like warnings for those who might want them). One, the main character Kit notices a little too much the attractiveness of a woman he must travel with later on. Second, while there is no foul language, there is a few repeated uses of the British slang word, 'bloody'. :)
All in all, I give high praise to this book. I recommend it to people who love a good adventure mixed in with sci-fi aged 15 and older.
I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze®.com
What's Coming Up Next?
The Horse and His Boy, by C.S.Lewis
Raising Dragons, by Bryan Davis
Skeleton Key, by Anthony Horowitz
The Sweetest Thing, by Elizabeth Musser
Waterfall, by Lisa T. Bergren
The Inconvenient Marriage of Charlotte Beck, by Kathleen Y'Barbo
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