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The Ground Will Catch You
Paranoia, second chances and a missing girl don't mix…
Steve Hollis despises what he has become, the existence he has settled for. His passion in life is the noble art of judo, but he is leading the wrong life and dreaming of missed opportunities, following a shocking act of revenge he cannot forget.
One person can put him back on the right path; another will lead him further astray.
But when tragedy strikes and danger slips out of the shadows, recrimination follows swiftly. As the days pass and the pressure mounts, there is only one question that Hollis must find an answer to…
Is there a way back?
(Ten per cent of the profits from this book will go towards the struggle against breast cancer.)
Steve Hollis despises what he has become, the existence he has settled for. His passion in life is the noble art of judo, but he is leading the wrong life and dreaming of missed opportunities, following a shocking act of revenge he cannot forget.
One person can put him back on the right path; another will lead him further astray.
But when tragedy strikes and danger slips out of the shadows, recrimination follows swiftly. As the days pass and the pressure mounts, there is only one question that Hollis must find an answer to…
Is there a way back?
(Ten per cent of the profits from this book will go towards the struggle against breast cancer.)
334 pages, Paperback
First published August 30, 2014
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David Powning
1 book10 followersDavid Powning is a freelance copy-editor and proofreader. The Ground Will Catch You is his first novel.
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March 20, 2015
8.5
‘The Ground Will Catch You’ is an enthralling novel about a man named Steve Hollis. He is drifting through life and has lost his path. He used to fall, but at the beginning of the novel he’s dreaming about falling. Throughout the novel he learns to trust the ground to catch him.
The plot of the novel is very interesting. It was definitely something else. There were some unexpected and surprising plot twists that left me shocked. The world is not to be taken at face value. The pace of the novel was good, although sometimes it felt a bit slow, especially in the middle. Nevertheless, the beginning, the middle and the ending were amazing. I love the way the ending and the beginning kind of connect. That was a really nice touch.
I don’t like the main character’s love interest Emily. She is just . . . (uggggggh) I like most of the characters in the novel though. I love Jack, he is absolutely brilliant! The character development was executed beautifully, it was spectacular.
The writing is excellent. I truly love the way the novel is written. It got me hooked from the very first sentence. The writing really got the message across. I love the messages that ‘The Ground Will Catch You’ contains. It made me think about life in a slightly different way. The novel shows you to gain control of your life and that life should be liven in the moment. It also focuses on discipline.
I recommend ‘The Ground Will Catch You’ to people who love reading stories about people who try to find their way back to their rightful path. If you want to be motivated and inspired to go and live in the now, go read this novel!
Also, interesting fact: Ten per cent of the profits from this book will go towards the struggle against breast cancer. Do you need more reasons to read this novel? No, I didn't think so.
I received this book for free through Goodreads First Reads. This does not affect the contents of the review or the rating. My thanks for the opportunity.
Discipline has enemies, and one of them is you.
‘The Ground Will Catch You’ is an enthralling novel about a man named Steve Hollis. He is drifting through life and has lost his path. He used to fall, but at the beginning of the novel he’s dreaming about falling. Throughout the novel he learns to trust the ground to catch him.
The plot of the novel is very interesting. It was definitely something else. There were some unexpected and surprising plot twists that left me shocked. The world is not to be taken at face value. The pace of the novel was good, although sometimes it felt a bit slow, especially in the middle. Nevertheless, the beginning, the middle and the ending were amazing. I love the way the ending and the beginning kind of connect. That was a really nice touch.
I don’t like the main character’s love interest Emily. She is just . . . (uggggggh) I like most of the characters in the novel though. I love Jack, he is absolutely brilliant! The character development was executed beautifully, it was spectacular.
The writing is excellent. I truly love the way the novel is written. It got me hooked from the very first sentence. The writing really got the message across. I love the messages that ‘The Ground Will Catch You’ contains. It made me think about life in a slightly different way. The novel shows you to gain control of your life and that life should be liven in the moment. It also focuses on discipline.
I recommend ‘The Ground Will Catch You’ to people who love reading stories about people who try to find their way back to their rightful path. If you want to be motivated and inspired to go and live in the now, go read this novel!
Also, interesting fact: Ten per cent of the profits from this book will go towards the struggle against breast cancer. Do you need more reasons to read this novel? No, I didn't think so.
I received this book for free through Goodreads First Reads. This does not affect the contents of the review or the rating. My thanks for the opportunity.
January 20, 2016
Steve from Cornwall learnt judo to keep himself from being bullied. Then he pushed back too hard, and stopped. Now a sales executive, with a London office and a team, that life seems far away. But meeting up with older Jack at a judo competition brings it all back and he starts spending time at Jack's basic London dojo. Eventually he even gets back to training.
Emily puts a spoke in the wheel. She's training and performing in modern dance. Not quite the Giselle her pushy mother hoped for, but it's still the arts. And her overworked, overthin body seems about perfect to Steve, who can't believe she likes him back, despite his pernickety Felix Unger habits. In no time Emily is talking about, not just moving in together, but buying a house. Somewhere nice outside London, darling. An unbelievably stupid car crash just might put paid to Emily's career, and what with Jack's annoyance that Steve isn't training any more and is letting down a young kid who has already been let down by his own father, life is bent out of shape.
Sprinkled through the layered tale are the seeds of betrayals and crimes, love undeserved and the desire for redemption. The location is a flavoursome mix of normality, the cheap side of living and the rubbing elbows with the posh, Steve unsure where he fits and ultimately travelling a long way to find the place. The personal narration by Steve reminds me of Tony Parsons' protagonist in 'Man And Wife' but with far more interesting conflicts and suspense. 'The Ground Will Catch You' would reward reading a second time to observe the skilful telling by David Powning.
You don't have to be a judoka to appreciate this odyssey, but it would help.
Emily puts a spoke in the wheel. She's training and performing in modern dance. Not quite the Giselle her pushy mother hoped for, but it's still the arts. And her overworked, overthin body seems about perfect to Steve, who can't believe she likes him back, despite his pernickety Felix Unger habits. In no time Emily is talking about, not just moving in together, but buying a house. Somewhere nice outside London, darling. An unbelievably stupid car crash just might put paid to Emily's career, and what with Jack's annoyance that Steve isn't training any more and is letting down a young kid who has already been let down by his own father, life is bent out of shape.
Sprinkled through the layered tale are the seeds of betrayals and crimes, love undeserved and the desire for redemption. The location is a flavoursome mix of normality, the cheap side of living and the rubbing elbows with the posh, Steve unsure where he fits and ultimately travelling a long way to find the place. The personal narration by Steve reminds me of Tony Parsons' protagonist in 'Man And Wife' but with far more interesting conflicts and suspense. 'The Ground Will Catch You' would reward reading a second time to observe the skilful telling by David Powning.
You don't have to be a judoka to appreciate this odyssey, but it would help.
March 19, 2015
Steve Hollis is unhappy at his work and unhappy in his life. He’s plagued by guilt and self-doubt because of one night when he went off the rails and despoiled the one substantial aspect of his life—his love and dedication to judo. Then he meets Emily—a beautiful ballet dancer—and it seems that perhaps life hasn’t given up on him completely.
There’s a lot to like about this novel. I thoroughly enjoyed learning about judo. Not the moves, but the way of life it demands. Steve’s sensei is a likeable and multi-faceted character who acts as the pivot around which the story’s three main threads revolve: Steve’s relationship with Emily, Steve’s relationship with judo, and his involvement with a young judo student who shows great promise but comes from the wrong side of the tracks.
The writing style was close to literary (if there is such a classification). As I read, I highlighted numerous passages where the imagery and the language struck me as beautifully layered.
This is an enjoyable and unusual story with fully realized characters and a simmering uncertainty within the plot that kept me off balance throughout. I expected something to turn out not as it seemed. And even though a twist did happen. It came as a surprise, which is always fun.
Disclaimer: This review was originally written for "Books and Pals" book blog. I may have received a free review copy.
January 25, 2015
This book isn't really the kind of thing I would pick up to read but I am so glad I did, the story line is engaging from the word go. The characters and the plot are so believable and fact perfect that I did wonder if this wasn't biographical about the Author or anyone he knows. I felt happy and excited in places, even raised the odd giggle - which is no mean feat. Other parts had me worried, scared and reaching for the tissues.
January 8, 2016
Disclaimer: I received a free electronic copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.
The Ground Will Catch You by David Powning follows Steve Hollis, a dissatisfied salesman, whose true passion in life is judo. Steve has been avoiding his passion for years, due to a violent mistake that he deeply regrets. He begins to return to the art after meeting Jack, the owner of a local dojo. However, at the same time he meets Jack, Steve also meets Emily, a sophisticated ballet dancer with whom he falls in love and who pulls him away from judo in favor of a more normal domestic life. When tragedy strikes, Steve's loyalties and passion are tested, and he is torn between Jack and Emily and the worlds they offer.
First and foremost, Powning's writing in The Ground Will Catch You is top-notch. The narrative style of Steve's voice is sharp, sarcastic (when appropriate), and thoughtful. Perhaps it is Steve's dislike of his day job and the fighting elements, but the narrative style reminds me a bit of Fight Club, in the way Steve internally mocks his coworkers at the beginning and faces every situation with bold honesty and attitude. Moreover, you can tell Powning has done his research -- the descriptions of judo practices and forms are spot on and described perfectly.
Likewise, The Ground Will Catch You is full of strong characters. Each character is well-constructed and deep. They read like real people with real relationships. No one character is flawless, but no characters, even the ones who turn out to be antagonists, are so flawed that they become one-dimensional.
Personally, I think the writing and characterization are the strongest parts of The Ground Will Catch You. The story line is interesting, and the way the chapters alternate between the different parts of Steve's life keeps the reader engaged and creates nice symmetry. However, because the novel is so relationship-focused, there are some times where the plot can be a little slow. Likewise, there are sections where plot points pass in "summary" rather than in "scene," which can be frustrating to a reader who, like me, would have liked to see more of a situation directly from Steve's eyes.
The end of the novel contains a few fantastic twists that I, personally, did not see coming. However, again, much of these twists are described in summary after they happen, and it would have been more engaging and clearer to see the events Steve witnessed unfold directly through his eyes. Regardless of this stylistic choice, the end of the novel is still satisfying and addresses important themes on trust and following one's passion.
In all honesty, The Ground Will Catch You is probably not a novel I would have picked up on my own, but I am so grateful that the author sought me out for a review. The Ground Will Catch You is gorgeously written and a wonderful display of human character and the struggles individuals face in the pursuit of passion. It has everything one wants in a novel -- action, love, mystery, internal struggle. I strongly recommend it.
The Ground Will Catch You by David Powning follows Steve Hollis, a dissatisfied salesman, whose true passion in life is judo. Steve has been avoiding his passion for years, due to a violent mistake that he deeply regrets. He begins to return to the art after meeting Jack, the owner of a local dojo. However, at the same time he meets Jack, Steve also meets Emily, a sophisticated ballet dancer with whom he falls in love and who pulls him away from judo in favor of a more normal domestic life. When tragedy strikes, Steve's loyalties and passion are tested, and he is torn between Jack and Emily and the worlds they offer.
First and foremost, Powning's writing in The Ground Will Catch You is top-notch. The narrative style of Steve's voice is sharp, sarcastic (when appropriate), and thoughtful. Perhaps it is Steve's dislike of his day job and the fighting elements, but the narrative style reminds me a bit of Fight Club, in the way Steve internally mocks his coworkers at the beginning and faces every situation with bold honesty and attitude. Moreover, you can tell Powning has done his research -- the descriptions of judo practices and forms are spot on and described perfectly.
Likewise, The Ground Will Catch You is full of strong characters. Each character is well-constructed and deep. They read like real people with real relationships. No one character is flawless, but no characters, even the ones who turn out to be antagonists, are so flawed that they become one-dimensional.
Personally, I think the writing and characterization are the strongest parts of The Ground Will Catch You. The story line is interesting, and the way the chapters alternate between the different parts of Steve's life keeps the reader engaged and creates nice symmetry. However, because the novel is so relationship-focused, there are some times where the plot can be a little slow. Likewise, there are sections where plot points pass in "summary" rather than in "scene," which can be frustrating to a reader who, like me, would have liked to see more of a situation directly from Steve's eyes.
The end of the novel contains a few fantastic twists that I, personally, did not see coming. However, again, much of these twists are described in summary after they happen, and it would have been more engaging and clearer to see the events Steve witnessed unfold directly through his eyes. Regardless of this stylistic choice, the end of the novel is still satisfying and addresses important themes on trust and following one's passion.
In all honesty, The Ground Will Catch You is probably not a novel I would have picked up on my own, but I am so grateful that the author sought me out for a review. The Ground Will Catch You is gorgeously written and a wonderful display of human character and the struggles individuals face in the pursuit of passion. It has everything one wants in a novel -- action, love, mystery, internal struggle. I strongly recommend it.
January 12, 2015
I didn’t know what to expect from this book, the blurb on the back is intriguing enough but doesn’t really give much away in regards to storyline. The main protagonist is Steve Hollis, a sales man who sells advertising space and doesn’t seem to fit in with his peers. He spends most of his days fantasising about Judoka.
A chance meeting with another man once again sparks his passion for the sport and gives him a sense of belonging in another wise round world in which he feels square. Slowly but surely Steve reveals more of his past to Jack and we get a greater understanding of this young man with an obsession for order and cleanliness. What blossoms is a genuine, heart warming friendship, but all that is thrown off course when he meets the most beautiful woman he’s ever seen, Emily. An interesting character in her own right, but a character I struggled to like.
This is where the story begins to develop this slow sense of tension building, which I have only ever felt when watching a film directed by Shane Meadows. This sense that something terrible is going to happen but you don’t know whom to or when. Dave Powning has written an incredibly intriguing character with Steve Hollis, one that genuinely leaves you wondering when his sense of well-disciplined calm is going to crumble. But he’s also written a character that we can all relate to, a character that made a mistake and consequently turned his back on his true passion to pursue a career and life he had no real invested interest in.
There are moments that made me laugh, especially when he’s at dinner parties or outings and finds it hard to endure the monotonous conversations in order to come across as partly ‘normal’ but there are some darker elements too and Dave has written these with an intelligence and honest observation that will leave you pondering your own decisions in life.
My only criticism would be that the ending lacked something, almost wrapping things up too completely and nicely for my liking. I think I would have preferred a little more mystery to allow me to make my own mind up about what happened to some of the characters. Saying that it’s an incredibly well written debut novel that shows a lot of promise for David Powning, who clearly knows how to captivate an audience (I read it in a matter of days) I’d recommend this to people who are interested in a little mystery and those looking for some indie authors with a lot of talent.
Star Rating out of 5: 4.5
A chance meeting with another man once again sparks his passion for the sport and gives him a sense of belonging in another wise round world in which he feels square. Slowly but surely Steve reveals more of his past to Jack and we get a greater understanding of this young man with an obsession for order and cleanliness. What blossoms is a genuine, heart warming friendship, but all that is thrown off course when he meets the most beautiful woman he’s ever seen, Emily. An interesting character in her own right, but a character I struggled to like.
This is where the story begins to develop this slow sense of tension building, which I have only ever felt when watching a film directed by Shane Meadows. This sense that something terrible is going to happen but you don’t know whom to or when. Dave Powning has written an incredibly intriguing character with Steve Hollis, one that genuinely leaves you wondering when his sense of well-disciplined calm is going to crumble. But he’s also written a character that we can all relate to, a character that made a mistake and consequently turned his back on his true passion to pursue a career and life he had no real invested interest in.
There are moments that made me laugh, especially when he’s at dinner parties or outings and finds it hard to endure the monotonous conversations in order to come across as partly ‘normal’ but there are some darker elements too and Dave has written these with an intelligence and honest observation that will leave you pondering your own decisions in life.
My only criticism would be that the ending lacked something, almost wrapping things up too completely and nicely for my liking. I think I would have preferred a little more mystery to allow me to make my own mind up about what happened to some of the characters. Saying that it’s an incredibly well written debut novel that shows a lot of promise for David Powning, who clearly knows how to captivate an audience (I read it in a matter of days) I’d recommend this to people who are interested in a little mystery and those looking for some indie authors with a lot of talent.
Star Rating out of 5: 4.5
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March 26, 2015A thought-provoking, character-driven novel. The main character and narrator, Steve Hollis, is an anti-hero who has difficulty fitting into the world around him. He’s successful at his advertising sales job but feels no pride from it and dislikes his work colleagues. His former interest in Judo was put aside when he abused the martial art for purposes of revenge, and guilt denies him a return to the sport. A passion for life is something that he keeps locked away, like a miser saving up money with no foreseeable hope of ever spending it. Life picks Steve up and slams him down on the mat. He lets the ground catch him and bounces back for more punishment. Rinse and repeat. Steve haphazardly wanders through existence without making any real life-choice decisions. Until he meets two new, very different people: Jack and Emily.
Steve discovers life. He regains his dojo mojo, getting involved with Jack’s judo club and feeling the lure of the Orient. Irresistible Emily brings a missing, different spice to Steve’s existence with the promise of a privileged Occidental life, mixing in cultural circles, and escaping to pastoral marital bliss. The perfect private life balance, a confluence of relationship and sport, providing an ideal environment for work and family. Is life going to give Steve a break? Does an anti-hero deserve a break?
Steve, Jack and Emily are real people with typical human failings. Anyone who has ever dedicated themselves to sport will know the challenges of maintaining an equilibrium across the demands of modern life. But more sinister forces are at play here. The threat of a disastrous outcome for Steve hovers above the pages of this book from the start. The surprise is the direction it comes from and the motivation of the protagonists. The Ground Will Catch You is not all happiness and light, but then neither is life. Strangely gripping, at times frustrating when the characters exhibited their all too realistic flaws, I was left thinking yes, Steve Hollis has benefited from this tough experience. He has grown stronger and his life will be long and full.
Steve discovers life. He regains his dojo mojo, getting involved with Jack’s judo club and feeling the lure of the Orient. Irresistible Emily brings a missing, different spice to Steve’s existence with the promise of a privileged Occidental life, mixing in cultural circles, and escaping to pastoral marital bliss. The perfect private life balance, a confluence of relationship and sport, providing an ideal environment for work and family. Is life going to give Steve a break? Does an anti-hero deserve a break?
Steve, Jack and Emily are real people with typical human failings. Anyone who has ever dedicated themselves to sport will know the challenges of maintaining an equilibrium across the demands of modern life. But more sinister forces are at play here. The threat of a disastrous outcome for Steve hovers above the pages of this book from the start. The surprise is the direction it comes from and the motivation of the protagonists. The Ground Will Catch You is not all happiness and light, but then neither is life. Strangely gripping, at times frustrating when the characters exhibited their all too realistic flaws, I was left thinking yes, Steve Hollis has benefited from this tough experience. He has grown stronger and his life will be long and full.
November 1, 2014
Decisions, decisions….we make hundreds of them each day. Some decisions are wise, some are regrettable and some are life altering. Unfortunately our main character, Steve Hollis, made a bad decision in college which changed the course of his life.
Steve, now twenty four, is a depressed man stuck in a job he absolutely detests. He often thinks of what could have been, as he watches life pass him by.
On a chance meeting Steve meets Jack. They quickly form a bond over their love of Judo. Jack owns a dojo and eventually offers Steve an opportunity that could get his life back on track. About the same time, Steve meets Emily. She is a beautiful, intriguing girl and Steve starts to think he might have a future with her. Just when it looks like Steve can finally be happy; a tragedy befalls Emily and him.
Jack has put his faith in Steve to help him mentor a talented yet troubled boy, Cyan , who is wanting to learn judo. Meanwhile, Emily is becoming more demanding of Steve’s time. He tries his best to appease her but life with Emily is getting more difficult by the day. As time goes on, Steve finds himself being pulled into two different directions. A decision must be made; he can’t go on like this much longer. If only Steve knew about all the lies and dissect that surrounded him, he could easily make the right decision.
Author David Powning has written an interesting story filled with mystery, misery, romance, betrayal and murder which also includes a shocking twist ending.
Enjoyable Read!
Stephanie Lasley, from The Kindle Book Review
The Kindle Book Review received a free copy of this book for an independent, fair, and honest review. We are not associated with the author or Amazon.
Steve, now twenty four, is a depressed man stuck in a job he absolutely detests. He often thinks of what could have been, as he watches life pass him by.
On a chance meeting Steve meets Jack. They quickly form a bond over their love of Judo. Jack owns a dojo and eventually offers Steve an opportunity that could get his life back on track. About the same time, Steve meets Emily. She is a beautiful, intriguing girl and Steve starts to think he might have a future with her. Just when it looks like Steve can finally be happy; a tragedy befalls Emily and him.
Jack has put his faith in Steve to help him mentor a talented yet troubled boy, Cyan , who is wanting to learn judo. Meanwhile, Emily is becoming more demanding of Steve’s time. He tries his best to appease her but life with Emily is getting more difficult by the day. As time goes on, Steve finds himself being pulled into two different directions. A decision must be made; he can’t go on like this much longer. If only Steve knew about all the lies and dissect that surrounded him, he could easily make the right decision.
Author David Powning has written an interesting story filled with mystery, misery, romance, betrayal and murder which also includes a shocking twist ending.
Enjoyable Read!
Stephanie Lasley, from The Kindle Book Review
The Kindle Book Review received a free copy of this book for an independent, fair, and honest review. We are not associated with the author or Amazon.
October 28, 2014
A bit like one of those movie trailers which doesn't really tell you a lot (if anything) about the film, reading the synopsis of this debut novel really does not do justice to the story awaiting you.
Perhaps not the best choice of reading material for those wanting an action packed read but for those who enjoy character led books. Well, lets just say you are if for a treat.
A wonderfully insightful and thought provoking read into how relationships can change you ..... both for the better and the worse. The dynamics between the trios that were Steve, his girlfriend, Emily, and physiotherapist, Alex and that of Steve, his friend, Judo Sensei, Jack, and troubled teen martial arts prodigy, Cyan, really were fascinating.
The Ground Will Catch You explores so many issues of the modern age (bullying, friendship, disability, jealousy, displaced youth, the list goes on) largely through the eyes and psyche of Steve Hollis. Arguably some of them mundane, everyday issues and yet, tremendously compelling, the author brings them, along with the characters, to life in such a way as to make for a read that once started I got so caught up in as to find almost impossible to put down.
Copyright: Tracy Terry @ Pen and Paper.
Disclaimer: Read and reviewed on behalf of the author, no financial compensation was asked for nor given.
Perhaps not the best choice of reading material for those wanting an action packed read but for those who enjoy character led books. Well, lets just say you are if for a treat.
A wonderfully insightful and thought provoking read into how relationships can change you ..... both for the better and the worse. The dynamics between the trios that were Steve, his girlfriend, Emily, and physiotherapist, Alex and that of Steve, his friend, Judo Sensei, Jack, and troubled teen martial arts prodigy, Cyan, really were fascinating.
The Ground Will Catch You explores so many issues of the modern age (bullying, friendship, disability, jealousy, displaced youth, the list goes on) largely through the eyes and psyche of Steve Hollis. Arguably some of them mundane, everyday issues and yet, tremendously compelling, the author brings them, along with the characters, to life in such a way as to make for a read that once started I got so caught up in as to find almost impossible to put down.
Copyright: Tracy Terry @ Pen and Paper.
Disclaimer: Read and reviewed on behalf of the author, no financial compensation was asked for nor given.
December 26, 2014
The ground will catch you was a different kind of experience altogether for me. It was profound and kept me riveted. I was highly enthralled by the events and the way they unfolded gradually took me quite by surprise.
The discipline of the judoka, the bond formed over nothing more than a sport, the ensnaring in love and the unfurling of the plot, all felt so amazing that it felt like you were Steve himself and had to live through the trials and tribulations. Jack's perspicacity, Emily's little game that turns out to be quite menacing and Cyan's mysterious behaviour and subsequent disappearances aided with a prolific writing style help to create a panorama of an ordinary man going through not so ordinary ordeal.The fact that life is unfair and that discipline and focus are the only saving graces is borne out quite well. It is only when a person has received the flailing for having gone astray that he comes back to the haven of discipline which though painful will not betray him in the long run. And we mortals should always bear the talisman to our hearts that no matter what, if one is in the right, the ground will definitely catch you as was the case with Steve, who returned to the dojo, made judo his way of life and began anew.
Looking out for something novel....catch hold of this one!
The discipline of the judoka, the bond formed over nothing more than a sport, the ensnaring in love and the unfurling of the plot, all felt so amazing that it felt like you were Steve himself and had to live through the trials and tribulations. Jack's perspicacity, Emily's little game that turns out to be quite menacing and Cyan's mysterious behaviour and subsequent disappearances aided with a prolific writing style help to create a panorama of an ordinary man going through not so ordinary ordeal.The fact that life is unfair and that discipline and focus are the only saving graces is borne out quite well. It is only when a person has received the flailing for having gone astray that he comes back to the haven of discipline which though painful will not betray him in the long run. And we mortals should always bear the talisman to our hearts that no matter what, if one is in the right, the ground will definitely catch you as was the case with Steve, who returned to the dojo, made judo his way of life and began anew.
Looking out for something novel....catch hold of this one!
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