Inspired by a real manuscript in the rare book library at Yale University—and centering on the insights of an autistic child—this fast-moving myste...
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Feb 12, 2009
Weavre
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This is a fun bit of fantasy set in the almost-here-and-now. Brad Kelln takes as the first stone of his foundation the Biblical mention of the Nephilim, the offspring of human women and wayward angels mentioned in Genesis 6:4, among other places. Beside this, Kelln sets the Medieval Roman Catholic "Mass of Separation," in which lepers were declared dead, sometimes forced to stand in open graves during the ritual, as a result of a belief that leprosy was a sign of Nephilim descent. The
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May 09, 2011
Dorothyanne
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I've met Brad Kelln and so was really looking forward to his special insight in this book - he has a fascinating career that could well be mined for all sorts of interesting tidbits and at the conference where I met him - Bloody Words - he was well spoken and intriguing.
So I was a little disappointed at the character development or lack thereof in this story. It IS a ripping yarn, and I found myself eagerly picking it up to see where the story was going to go to from where I'd left it, b More...
So I was a little disappointed at the character development or lack thereof in this story. It IS a ripping yarn, and I found myself eagerly picking it up to see where the story was going to go to from where I'd left it, b More...
Feb 10, 2009
Tina DC
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'Tongues of the Dead' by Brad Kelln is a mystery/thriller that centers around an autistic boy with the abilty to read an anciet manuscript. Broken into short chapters, the prose and lively characters make this a novel that's fun to read and hard to put down.
Father Benicio Valori takes charge of an autistic boy after Father McCallum discovers Matthew can read the ancient script, a book the Vatican hired McCallum to watch over. What follows is a struggle between a corrupt Cardinal, Fa More...
Father Benicio Valori takes charge of an autistic boy after Father McCallum discovers Matthew can read the ancient script, a book the Vatican hired McCallum to watch over. What follows is a struggle between a corrupt Cardinal, Fa More...
Nov 13, 2009
Jessica
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In Tongues of the Dead concerns the ancient Voynich manuscript at the Yale Library, which no one has been able to decipher. The Vatican has been guarding it for years waiting for the moment when someone would come along who could read it - and so along comes Matthew, a 6-year-old autistic boy, who sets off the action. The manuscript is stolen, a chase ensues, mysterious characters pop in and out of the action.
The story moves quickly and the writing style is brisk, even clipped at tim More...
The story moves quickly and the writing style is brisk, even clipped at tim More...
Jan 27, 2009
Sharon
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"In the Tongues of the Dead" takes an Old Testament legend (the Nephilim) and combines it with an actual manuscript in Yale's Rare Books library to create an interesting tale of intrigue. The idea here is that this rare manuscript, in an alphabet no one has yet been able to decipher, is the Nephilite Book of the Dead, and if anyone should read aloud from it all kinds of calamities will occur.
An autistic child on a field trip begins to read aloud from the book, which attract More...
An autistic child on a field trip begins to read aloud from the book, which attract More...
Nov 02, 2009
Kerry
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It is impossible to read Brad Kelln's novel and not immediately begin to draw comparisons between it and The Da Vinci Code. Both center around a little-known (or little-understood, as is the case in Brown's work) aspect of Biblical history and the controversies and coverups caused by these supposed "myths."
In Tongues of the Dead, the story follows the myth of the Nephilim, children of angel and woman, who have been forsaken by God. Their secrets are supposedly recorded in t More...
In Tongues of the Dead, the story follows the myth of the Nephilim, children of angel and woman, who have been forsaken by God. Their secrets are supposedly recorded in t More...
Jan 26, 2010
Laura
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I enjoyed the story of In Tongues of the Dead, but the writing style didn’t entirely work for me.
As an aside, I found it odd to read this book after reading Hush Hush and Fallen, two recent YA books featuring fallen angels, which appears to be a trendy topic in the genre. In Tongues of the Dead is a very different style of book, but I did keep flashing back to the other two simply due to the shared mythology they pulled from.
In Tongues of the Dead has much more in com More...
As an aside, I found it odd to read this book after reading Hush Hush and Fallen, two recent YA books featuring fallen angels, which appears to be a trendy topic in the genre. In Tongues of the Dead is a very different style of book, but I did keep flashing back to the other two simply due to the shared mythology they pulled from.
In Tongues of the Dead has much more in com More...
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Apr 02, 2011
Emily
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Another author seems to have jumped on the Da Vinci Code wagon, complete with incorrect Biblical interpretations for the gullible readers and predictable plot sequence. I have to say when I first picked up the book, it captured my attention. However, I was soon to experience the dreaded disappointment when another author has once again encouraged the ignorant public to learn false Biblical "facts."
Dec 28, 2009
jess
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Sep 26, 2009
Danette
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This book had the potential to be a great book. It was simple and a fast read. At the end, I though "huh?" Not that I expected closure but I expected answers. It was a good story that I felt should have been told by another author who may have done it justice.
Jul 12, 2009
Pam
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Quick read... I liked the way it was written, but the ending was predictable and seems like a set up for a sequel.
Jun 24, 2009
Diane
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I enjoyed this book. It is fast moving and easy to read. Sort of a DaVinci Code type of read.
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