The Illumination A Novel edition by Jill Gregory Karen Tintori Literature Fiction eBooks
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Natalie Landau, a museum curator with expertise in Mesopotamian protective amulets and magical beliefs, has received a puzzling gift from her sister Dana - a necklace with a blue evil eye pendant on it. The Evil Eye is a symbol of protection common throughout the world, with a history connecting it to many religions.
When Dana is murdered, Natalie begins to think her evil eye amulet had something to do with her sister's death. As she races to discover the origin of the pendant, Natalie is sucked into an international battle between powerful religious factions, each battling for the eye, which turns out to be far more valuable - and far more powerful - than she could ever imagine.
The Illumination A Novel edition by Jill Gregory Karen Tintori Literature Fiction eBooks
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The Illumination A Novel edition by Jill Gregory Karen Tintori Literature Fiction eBooks Reviews
This book lost me in the opening. Why did they have to kill anyone to get this wondrous thing? Why not ask the original finder to sell it? She thought it was a trinket. Also this thing that has been missing for lo so many years is rapidly seen en passent, so to speak, by two observers in two circumstances who understood immediately what the significance was. Hello? A bit too coincidental. Also the one who should have understood what she had, didn't.
The characters as far as I got were totally one dimensional but the bad guys were uniformly and inappropriately vicious. Also terminally stupid. My interest in this book gave out by page 71. Tossed in the garbage, not to my usual donates of my used books.
I usually like plots like this one--a bit of history, a bit of supernatural, everyone after the same object in a worldwide chase. But this book was a definite disappointment. Point of view changed so constantly that I was never in any one character's head long enough to form any true bonds with the character. And even when we finally do get inside a character's head, it seems that we are held at arm's length from the character's thoughts and feelings. The writing is mechanical, cold and unimaginative. The main character's grief over her sister is reported almost clinically. Important historical detail was often related in the middle of a chase scene--taking the tension and excitement down to the excitement of a boring college lecture. Trite plot devices and rather lame plot twists. Could not wait to finish it so I could read something more fulfilling. Would not even recommend for a beach read.
I so enjoyed Gregory and Tintori's Book of Names that I couldn't wait for this one. I'm happy to say I was not disappointed. It's unique, well-written and researched, and fast-paced. They've included just enough historical information to hold the reader's interest. It's fascinating without reading like a textbook. The plot races at breakneck-speed, but unlike most "event novels," the authors manage to keep you emotionally invested in their characters in the midst of all the action. What motivates Natalie--her relationship with her deceased sister--makes the reader care as well.
Norma Beishir
author, Chasing the Wind
I found this to be am amazing story - a blend of history, mystery, and adventure with a touch of the supernatural all mixed in to provide a great read. The book is highly entertaining, hard to put down, and a real page turner to see what happens next. And perhaps the best part is that the book is a quick read - you don't have to wade through 800 pages to see what happens (although that's alright for certain books too).
I picked this book out on a whim based on the title and perhaps the eye on the cover not knowing anything about the story or author. And I lucked into a golden find. This is a book that I will want to read again in the future just to enjoy the blend of history and adventure again and again - that's how good it is! I also plan to check out the authors' other books as well.
I can't believe the number of one star ratings. This book certainly deserves better. Character development for the two main characters (instead of being too thin) is more than sufficient to develop empathy for them and root for them to succeed. Could two previously unassociated people defeat evil plots in the real world without backup from government agencies? Who cares? This is fiction and highly entertaining at that. There are no super human unbelievable tricks here like there are in some other books. The events are presented realistically as if they could happen.
I encourage you to try this book for yourself and make up your own mind. Don't put too much faith in the low ratings.
If you like a quasi historical fantasy thriller with really cheap and stupid thrills then this book is for you. Natalie, the main character could double as Wonder Woman and all the rest of the characters are relegated to the background except for her partner, D'Amato who comes up for air once in a while to shoot some badie intent on wresting the ancient relic from Natalie. If you're stranded in an airport or on a desert island by all means give it a read if nothing else is available. A good sense of humor should get you through the book.
SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS READ NO FURTHER The formulaic writing and plotting is bad enough but the whole "tzorah" schmeil is just too comical. I think it's about 7000 years old or thereabouts. Heres the set-up The "tzorah"' Let's see now It's a tiny sliver of GOD'S celestial light so powerful that it outshines the sunlight and powerful beyond human belief and could end the need for oil once we harness it's energy. Thats what the US Prez thinks and he's got his agents on the case. Or we do have the crazed evangelist Christans who want to use it to bring on the rapture and the radical Muslims who want it so they can bring back the Caliphate and Islam shall rule the world. All this and it fits in your pocket too. It dates back from the Garden of Eden and Adam & Eve, I'm not quite sure of what year that was. a little gift from GOD and I guess it passed down all the hundreds of "who begats" to end up on The Ark with Noah 'cuz he needed a little light in the dark Ark. Then Moses and Daniel get it for awhile and then it disappears. Only to be found on the side of the road 5000 thousand or so years later by Natalie's sister who just happens to be in Iraq seeing it half buried in the sand. Oh Come on. Great comedy but no thriller here folks. Some may like this kind of story.
Wow what an eye opener as to how little life means to some, it's becoming a world epidemic which is so sad. Most conflicts are based on a narrow minded view of a universal way of life
kept you interested right from the start. good twists. Would definitely recommend this to others who like suspenseful and spiritual reads.
A good read that keeps you involved and is believable. It is well written with great character development and great plot
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