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sk24's review
3.0
3.5/5
This short story was pretty good all-in-all. It is a very short story and I feel that Bosworth could have easily went a bit more into the explanation of what exactly this community was all about. Other than that, everything was explained in a sufficient, concise manner.
This story was very interesting and well-written. At first, I wasn't sure that I was interested in reading the novel, Struck, as I felt that this story was good enough on its own and I didn't know if I wanted to read an entire novel about it. However, after re-reading the synopsis (because, apparently, I didn't read it properly the first time--or maybe I just didn't remember what the synopsis had said), I am interested in reading the novel that follows this short story. While reading "Prophet", I thought that Rance was the main character and protagonist of the novel as well, but then I re-read the synopsis and discovered that he is actually the villain! What?!? Okay, now I am very interested in reading Struck! I thought Rance (the protagonist of "Prophet") was a good boy, who was just following the messages of God . . . but it seems as though I was wrong . . . he is a villain in the novel and I want to understand why!
This review was also published on SIK Book Reviews
This short story was pretty good all-in-all. It is a very short story and I feel that Bosworth could have easily went a bit more into the explanation of what exactly this community was all about. Other than that, everything was explained in a sufficient, concise manner.
This story was very interesting and well-written. At first, I wasn't sure that I was interested in reading the novel, Struck, as I felt that this story was good enough on its own and I didn't know if I wanted to read an entire novel about it. However, after re-reading the synopsis (because, apparently, I didn't read it properly the first time--or maybe I just didn't remember what the synopsis had said), I am interested in reading the novel that follows this short story. While reading "Prophet", I thought that Rance was the main character and protagonist of the novel as well, but then I re-read the synopsis and discovered that he is actually the villain! What?!? Okay, now I am very interested in reading Struck! I thought Rance (the protagonist of "Prophet") was a good boy, who was just following the messages of God . . . but it seems as though I was wrong . . . he is a villain in the novel and I want to understand why!
This review was also published on SIK Book Reviews
sophilozophy's review
3.0
A quick read that gives an insight into the past of the villain in Struck. If I wasn't drawn to Struck before, I definitely would be now. The ending leaves an ominous feeling of what is to come.
Read it here.
Read it here.
kyleg99's review
3.0
Interesting story. Have yet to actually see this "Prophet" guy in Struck but now I'm definitely looking forward to seeing his appearance. Some people might get a little pissed off though with the way how woman and "purity" are treated in this cult. Hence the 3 stars instead of 3.5.
lpcoolgirl's review
5.0
Great short story, really creepy, loved it! And I can't wait for more books in this series!
galaxies's review
1.0
Prophet can be read for free here: http://www.tor.com/stories/2012/04/prophet.
Meh. This is only a prequel to the book but it did not make me want to read the actual novel.
This short story gives some insight into the mind and past of the villain of Struck but I don't know why this would make Rance more understandable for me or why I should have sympathy or empathy with him when he was such a weak person.
Meh. This is only a prequel to the book but it did not make me want to read the actual novel.
This short story gives some insight into the mind and past of the villain of Struck but I don't know why this would make Rance more understandable for me or why I should have sympathy or empathy with him when he was such a weak person
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and let his girlfriend suffer for him and then diesapphirestars's review
3.0
An interesting short prequel to the novel Struck that will becoming out this year in May. Thinking about takin a peek later on. I am curious to learn more about this Rance Ridley and this cult now that we have seen into his past.
eol's review
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Child abuse and Child death
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