New review! The One Apart: A Novel by Justine Avery

The One Apart: A Novel by Justine Avery
My rating: 3 of 5 stars



**** 3.5 Cranky Stars ****



Innocence. That is something everyone ever born in this world share. Or everyone except Tres.



I’m not entirely sure how to review this one. First off, it’s very loooong. 570 pages according to amazon. This story is about somebody who retained all his knowledge and wisdom from previous lives every time he was born again, and again, and again.



You’ll follow Tres from infancy to adulthood and share his unique experience every step of the way asking yourself if he’s a good guy or a bad guy? Who was he really? Where did he come from? What was his purpose in this world?



I have watched a few children’s film like this and it had always entertained me. Justine Avery’s version was interesting indeed albeit it took a long time to be told. There were sections where it dragged and honestly confusing. The “Apart” or ether was intriguing but the dialogue made me a bit dizzy. I had to speed read through some of them. It’s good to learn in the end that this is a complete book and didn’t end in a cliffhanger. It is thought provoking and explored a new concept of existence.



I gave it 3.5 stars because the strange dialogue didn’t work with me. Yes, I realise it is a way to show a higher level of intelligence or awareness in contrast with the “corporeality” and some readers would probably disagree with me and say “hey slow coach, get a move on!” but that’s just me.



I would love you tell you more in detail but at the risk of giving out spoilers, I’m going to stop here. Do pick up this book and see if you are one of the enlightened ones and I’m sure you’ll enjoy this.


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