The Choosing

The Jacob Theory
Number of Stars: 5
Written By: Bonnie Mercure
Reviewed By: Michael Anka
Genre:Fantasy
Publisher: Novelbooks, Inc
Publisher’s Web Site: Novel Books Inc
ISBN:1-59105-056-1 electronic format 1-59105-08102 paperback
Author's E-mail: gmer1922@aol.com

Every once in a while we come across an unexpected jewel. The Jacob Theory is one of those rare finds. The uncanny feeling I've got from the first page of this book pushed me into a frantic reading session that surprised me a tad. Before I realized what time it was the book was finished and I was tired and delighted.
The author, with her smoothly crafted words backed up by a genuine, almost palpable care for her main characters, weaved a story that unfolded fluidly and flawlessly in front of my inner eyes. Her in-depth knowledge of human behaviour and love for the gifted underprivileged youngsters portrayed in the story made me feel uplifted and humble. The well-defined yet charming personality of the lead female character warmed my heart and sent ripples of enchantment in my mind.
It is always great to see authors getting involved into the social fabrics of our society and voice [through the action of their characters] and mercilessly attack the flaws and shortcomings of narrow-mindedness. Mrs. Mercure does exactly that and more-her characters are real and tormented but in spite of their dramatic lives they find the light to guide them into a bright future lacking the prejudices of the tunnel-vision existence.
The inner and outer turmoil of young people facing premature and dramatic crisis carved out for them by a cruel fate is superbly handled by this concerned writer whose gentle words and images cut you to the bone. But that's okay-better to be painfully aware then live and die in ignorance. And then, when all the chips are down, we encounter a touch of magic that helps us adjust to this newly found reality and we regain our bounce. I strongly recommend this book to everyone.

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