I have an amazing book to share with you all today!
By Jedi Gong
"Teller of tales of superhumans"
Eight diverse Americans displaced by apocalyptic events struggle to discern their unique destinies: The Last Judges.
An inspirational action-adventure science-fiction / urban fantasy novel featuring over 30 full-page illustrations by 20 different artists!
The Last Judges comes in two different editions.
The Uncut Chronicles tells the events in chronological order. The Nonlinear Redux tells the tale through disjointed segments that flash through time and space in various ways. If you appreciate flashing back and sideways, buckle yourself into this ride.
The illustrations included in The Last Judges truly are exceptional!
Just to give you a sneak peak, these were my favorite!
All of the illustrations and more information about the author and his work is available on The Last Judges Website!
~ MY REVIEW ~
What really caught and drew my attention to this novel was the unique and mesmerizing illustrations. They have such a captivating quality and add so much to the story. Each one coincides with the cataclysmic events that are taking place across the globe.
This is a tale of the apocalypse or 'end of days' and is told from several different points of view. This constant change throughout the novel, coupled with the fantastic illustrations kept the book lively and moving at a great pace. Each character is unique and well developed. Jade, a personal favorite of mine, has a special gift that allows her to see events before they happen. It was interesting to see these characters grow and realize their own destines.
The Last Judges has a very distinct urban feel to it, from the setting to the diction. It is written about eight different people from all walks of life. While I enjoyed this about the novel, I do have my reservations about the usage of language throughout the story. I think that is something that could have been toned down without loosing the essence of what is being written. I would definitely not classify this book as a religious or Christian book. It deals with certain concepts contained in the Book of Revelations, but it in no way is an accurate retelling of them.
The imagery is something that I really liked about this book. It is done well and the reader is able to visualize, quite easily, the scenes that are unfolding. Many of them leave you with an eerie tingling on your back.
Over all, The Last Judges packs quite a punch. It is an original telling of what people face as the world seems to be crumbling around them. This may not be a book quite to everyone's taste, but it is definitely worth a read.
(I was a bit on the fence about my rating of this book, however, I am a sucker for original artwork and the illustrations really made this book stand out! The story too, is not one I will be forgetting easily.)
This is a tale of the apocalypse or 'end of days' and is told from several different points of view. This constant change throughout the novel, coupled with the fantastic illustrations kept the book lively and moving at a great pace. Each character is unique and well developed. Jade, a personal favorite of mine, has a special gift that allows her to see events before they happen. It was interesting to see these characters grow and realize their own destines.
The Last Judges has a very distinct urban feel to it, from the setting to the diction. It is written about eight different people from all walks of life. While I enjoyed this about the novel, I do have my reservations about the usage of language throughout the story. I think that is something that could have been toned down without loosing the essence of what is being written. I would definitely not classify this book as a religious or Christian book. It deals with certain concepts contained in the Book of Revelations, but it in no way is an accurate retelling of them.
The imagery is something that I really liked about this book. It is done well and the reader is able to visualize, quite easily, the scenes that are unfolding. Many of them leave you with an eerie tingling on your back.
Over all, The Last Judges packs quite a punch. It is an original telling of what people face as the world seems to be crumbling around them. This may not be a book quite to everyone's taste, but it is definitely worth a read.
(I was a bit on the fence about my rating of this book, however, I am a sucker for original artwork and the illustrations really made this book stand out! The story too, is not one I will be forgetting easily.)
I like when books have illustrations. It adds a lot for me in terms of helping me better with a visual image. I'm not into urban paranormal super power thing but might give this book a try.
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