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Review of Talon

Posted: 26 May 2024, 15:58
by Stephen Somtochukwu Ezeme
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Talon" by Donald Harris.]
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5 out of 5 stars
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Talon by Donald Harris is a historical fictional novel about the protagonist, Talon, a warrior beloved by his people in the Seneca Tribe. He defied the law by rescuing Tanuli, a pregnant woman banished because she was pregnant without a husband. She later sought revenge on the man who impregnated her. Talon began a journey to take Tanuli to the peaceful Natchez people but encountered the Choctaw, who initially treated them well. However, they eventually encountered an impending danger.

Their journey continued without a foreseeable destination. They faced many troubling times. One of those times was when they came to a place where the dogs, infested with deer ticks, posed a danger of infestation. Also, while they were in the river, hundreds of snakes were littered around, biting each other. Amidst these dangers, did they succeed? What was their fate? Did they reach their destination? Readers will find answers in the book.

Donald provided a compelling narrative throughout the book. The book conveyed complex ideas in a simple form. The writing style is simple, making every expression in the book easy to understand. The narration progresses, leading the readers from a simple introduction to a communal intricacy. I like the author’s writing style. The arrangement of stories is a positive aspect of the book. The editing is flawless.

There are no negative aspects to the book. I did not dislike the book. Though the book does not have as much action as expected from a fictional story about a warrior, it did not lose its savor, as I still enjoyed it. I would have enjoyed it the most if I encountered more communal war scenes. I rate the book Talon by Donald Harris 5 out of 5 stars. The reasons for my rating are above.

I recommend the book to lovers of good fictional books. If you like stories with communal settings, Talon by Donald Harris is for you.

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Re: Review of Talon

Posted: 31 May 2024, 12:41
by Nwachukwu Somto
While lacking in some action, the book maintains interest. Talon, the protagonist, defies norms to rescue a banished pregnant woman, embarking on a perilous quest. Commendble review.

Re: Review of Talon

Posted: 31 May 2024, 15:06
by Charmaine Mahlangu
Lovely! The cover explains it all . Looking at that majestic bird flying up high truly speaks of how their hardships never stopped them from becoming amazing. Well done.

Re: Review of Talon

Posted: 09 Jun 2024, 10:37
by Stephen Somtochukwu Ezeme
Somto Nwachukwu 1 wrote: 31 May 2024, 12:41 While lacking in some action, the book maintains interest. Talon, the protagonist, defies norms to rescue a banished pregnant woman, embarking on a perilous quest. Commendble review.
Yes Somto,
the book is interesting and captivating, it is a good communal play.

Re: Review of Talon

Posted: 09 Jun 2024, 10:38
by Stephen Somtochukwu Ezeme
Charmaine Mahlangu wrote: 31 May 2024, 15:06 Lovely! The cover explains it all . Looking at that majestic bird flying up high truly speaks of how their hardships never stopped them from becoming amazing. Well done.
Yes Charmaine,
The book has a lot of survival stories, Talon meet several challenging situations and he surmounted them.

Re: Review of Talon

Posted: 18 Jun 2024, 02:23
by AGBATA DONALD Chidera
The cover art is indeed stunning and symbolic! The image of the bird soaring high despite its hardships is a powerful representation of the themes in the book. It's a beautiful reminder that our struggles don't define us, and we can rise above them to achieve greatness. The author's message of resilience and hope is perfectly captured in that majestic image.