"The author excels at creating an imposing and foreboding atmosphere as he writes."
Another beautifully illustrated and unique short story by Joshua Luke Ameliorate ‘Belief’ is an eerie tale that follows Lenith, a young girl with the gift to see what others can not. But caught in the dichotomy of her parents demanding honesty and mythological beings demanding she never tells what she can see, the young girl is lost and confused. Once again the illustrations in this book are stunning, so detailed but also with edge, provided I think in part by the cooler colours used. This is another interesting and thought-provoking tale about the imagination and individuality. The author excels at creating an imposing and foreboding atmosphere as he writes. I also like the use of physics and its principle to ground this fantastical story in reality. A dark and interesting read about accepting (or not) individuality in a world that appears to expect conformity.
Charlotte Walker, A LoveReading Ambassador
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A stunningly strong and emotive story. Powerful imagery combined with beautiful illustrations make this book a must read.
A stunningly strong and emotive story.... Read Full Review
The art work of this book was both beautiful and eerie as was the story.
The art work of this book was both beautiful and eerie as was the story. As a mother myself the imagination of children can be a wild adventure and I am a huge believer in the fact that this should be nurtured and encouraged. As adults, our imagination becomes less due to the surrounding realities of the world. We have life experience that alters our ability to have imagination take over. I feel this book was a haunting representation of imagination being seen as a negative and affecting the child’s ability to fathom why she was not allowed to believe in what she saw. The lack of understanding from her parents clearly hurt her and haunted her into adulthood where she then also struggled with her own imagination.... Read Full Review