Uvi Poznansky's Blog, page 199
July 5, 2014
Inspired and elegant fiction
Christoph Fischer is a high-ranking reviewer on both Goodreads and Amazon. Just as importantly, he is the author of the historical fiction trilogy of Sebastian, The Luck of the Weissensteiners, and The Black Eagle Inn. I am greatly honored that he posted this wonderful review for my just-released book, A Peek at Bathsheba.
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspired and elegant fiction, July 5, 2014By ChristophFischerBooks ""diebus"" - See all my reviews
(TOP 500 REVIEWER) This review is from: A Peek at Bathsheba (The David Chronicles Book 2) (Kindle Edition)
“A Peek at Bathsheba” by Uvi Poznansky is yet another one of her great Bible-inspired books. Nobody understands better to utilise existing stories that many of us are familiar with already – at least to some extent – and give them a new lease of life, a new angle and makes us see different sides to those historical, religious and mythical characters. Who was David really? A hero or a product of his circumstances, of coincidence and skilled manipulation? The bible and history books had their say; now Poznansky adds some new ideas and interpretations to the myth. Her David is a fascinating character, evolved from “The Rise to Power” with plenty of new material and story to cover.. In this second book about King David we follow him as he battles the tribe of Benjamin, hoping to unite all the tribes and make peace. All told in his own words with honesty and without pretence. He is shown as an anti-hero who is often weak and distracted by things other than politics and the benefit of all. We watch him and his wives, see him fall in love again, we see him suffer personal tragedy yet witness him almost unimpressed by political achievements. Some readers may find this controversial, I find it inspired and fascinating. This book covers one era in David’s life, one of many, one during which he has ‘mastered many skills’ and brings him in his own words to the “prime of his life”. All the while reading I was trying to remember what I know about David and Bathsheba, about the uniting of the tribes and what I shall expect in the next book in the series. Beyond the historical value the book has a great story at heart, that of a man whose roles and position brings complications and demands. The love story and the influence of Bathsheba on David are neither glorified nor trivialised; they brought alive in a unique and inspired way. Few writers can engage me with such sharp characterisation, witty and poignant dialogue, intriguing angles and ideas and incite a lust for knowing and understanding history. Poznansky writes with exquisite prose and elegant style, yet delivers piercing truth and insights into the human psyche on the way. A wonderful read.
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspired and elegant fiction, July 5, 2014By ChristophFischerBooks ""diebus"" - See all my reviews
(TOP 500 REVIEWER) This review is from: A Peek at Bathsheba (The David Chronicles Book 2) (Kindle Edition)
“A Peek at Bathsheba” by Uvi Poznansky is yet another one of her great Bible-inspired books. Nobody understands better to utilise existing stories that many of us are familiar with already – at least to some extent – and give them a new lease of life, a new angle and makes us see different sides to those historical, religious and mythical characters. Who was David really? A hero or a product of his circumstances, of coincidence and skilled manipulation? The bible and history books had their say; now Poznansky adds some new ideas and interpretations to the myth. Her David is a fascinating character, evolved from “The Rise to Power” with plenty of new material and story to cover.. In this second book about King David we follow him as he battles the tribe of Benjamin, hoping to unite all the tribes and make peace. All told in his own words with honesty and without pretence. He is shown as an anti-hero who is often weak and distracted by things other than politics and the benefit of all. We watch him and his wives, see him fall in love again, we see him suffer personal tragedy yet witness him almost unimpressed by political achievements. Some readers may find this controversial, I find it inspired and fascinating. This book covers one era in David’s life, one of many, one during which he has ‘mastered many skills’ and brings him in his own words to the “prime of his life”. All the while reading I was trying to remember what I know about David and Bathsheba, about the uniting of the tribes and what I shall expect in the next book in the series. Beyond the historical value the book has a great story at heart, that of a man whose roles and position brings complications and demands. The love story and the influence of Bathsheba on David are neither glorified nor trivialised; they brought alive in a unique and inspired way. Few writers can engage me with such sharp characterisation, witty and poignant dialogue, intriguing angles and ideas and incite a lust for knowing and understanding history. Poznansky writes with exquisite prose and elegant style, yet delivers piercing truth and insights into the human psyche on the way. A wonderful read.
Exquisite prose and elegant style
Check out the lovely review on the illustrious Christoph Fischer blog:
“A Peek at Bathsheba” by Uvi Poznansky
“A Peek at Bathsheba” by Uvi Poznansky
July 4, 2014
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Book Description:Here is the story of David as you have never heard it before: from the king himself, telling the unofficial version, the one he never allowed his court scribes to recount. In his mind, history is written to praise the victorious—but at the last stretch of his illustrious life, he feels an irresistible urge to tell the truth. In the first volume, Rise to Power, David gives you a fascinating account of his early years, culminating with a tribal coronation. Rooted in ancient lore, his is a surprisingly modern memoir.
In an era of cruelty, when destroying the enemy is deemed a sacred directive, the slayer of Goliath finds a way to become larger than life. His search for a path to power leads him in ways that are, at times, scandalous. Notorious for his contradictions, David is seen by others as a gifted court entertainer, a successful captain in Saul’s army, a cunning fugitive, a traitor leading a gang of felons, and a ruthless raider of neighboring towns who leaves no witnesses behind.
How does he see himself, during this first phase of his life? With his hands stained with blood, can he find an inner balance between conflicting drives: his ambition for the crown, his determination to survive the conflict with Saul, and his longing for purity, for a touch of the divine, as expressed so lyrically in his psalms and music?
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Book Description:Here is the story of David as you have never heard it before: from the king himself, telling the unofficial version, the one he never allowed his court scribes to recount. In his mind, history is written to praise the victorious—but at the last stretch of his illustrious life, he feels an irresistible urge to tell the truth. In the first volume, Rise to Power, David gives you a fascinating account of his early years, culminating with a tribal coronation. Rooted in ancient lore, his is a surprisingly modern memoir.
In an era of cruelty, when destroying the enemy is deemed a sacred directive, the slayer of Goliath finds a way to become larger than life. His search for a path to power leads him in ways that are, at times, scandalous. Notorious for his contradictions, David is seen by others as a gifted court entertainer, a successful captain in Saul’s army, a cunning fugitive, a traitor leading a gang of felons, and a ruthless raider of neighboring towns who leaves no witnesses behind.
How does he see himself, during this first phase of his life? With his hands stained with blood, can he find an inner balance between conflicting drives: his ambition for the crown, his determination to survive the conflict with Saul, and his longing for purity, for a touch of the divine, as expressed so lyrically in his psalms and music?
US Countdown: July 5 1:00am PST
Price discounted to $0.99 for 28 hours
July 6 5:00am PSTPromotional price increases to $1.99for 28 hours
July 7 9:00am PSTPromotional price increases to $2.99for 28 hours
July 8 1:00pm PSTPromotional price increases to $3.99for 28 hours
July 9 5:00pm PST
Promotional price increases to $4.99for 28 hours
July 11 1:00am PSTPrice returns to original list price of $5.99
UK Countdown: July 5 8:00am GMT
Price discounted to £0.99for 48 hours
July 7 8:00am GMT
Promotional price increases to £1.99for 48 hours
July 9 8:00am GMT
Promotional price increases to £2.99for 48 hours
July 11 8:00am GMT
Price returns to original list price of £3.99
July 3, 2014
Amazing Can’t Wait to Read More By Uvi #review
Short and sweet review for A Peek at Bathsheba:
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Can’t Wait to Read More By Uvi July 3, 2014By Patricia DouthatFormat:Kindle Edition|Verified Purchase
This is the first book I read by Uvi and I absolutely loved it. I now have to go back and read volume one and I cannot wait for volume three. Very interesting read.
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Can’t Wait to Read More By Uvi July 3, 2014By Patricia DouthatFormat:Kindle Edition|Verified Purchase
This is the first book I read by Uvi and I absolutely loved it. I now have to go back and read volume one and I cannot wait for volume three. Very interesting read.
July 1, 2014
Literary poetic writing
Lovely new review for Rise to Power! Thank you so much, Bill Nelson.
5.0 out of 5 stars Literary poetic writing, July 1, 2014By Bill Nelson - See all my reviewsVerified Purchase(What's this?)This review is from: Rise to Power (The David Chronicles Book 1) (Kindle Edition)
This is the kind of literary and poetic writing that is a pleasure to read. Rise to Power (The David Chronicles Book 1) by Uvi Poznansky takes us into the the story of David from a fresh perspective. We see through David’s eyes as the author attempts, quite competently, to allow him to share his thoughts, feelings and motivations. It gives us new insight into this great story. It’s exciting to learn details and discover the real drama of the events. I love the author’s writing style. The following excerpts give a hint of that, and the drama running through the entire book
“So why turn into a fighter, all of a sudden? Beware of yourself. Beware of hasty moves in the wrong direction. War is a bloody game. Not for you!”
“…Because I am desperate. My path to power has been blocked. Yet this I know: If the king’s throne topples, even a commoner can reach for the crown.”
A lovely work by a gifted writer who should be read by a wider audience. Highly recommended. Five stars.
5.0 out of 5 stars Literary poetic writing, July 1, 2014By Bill Nelson - See all my reviewsVerified Purchase(What's this?)This review is from: Rise to Power (The David Chronicles Book 1) (Kindle Edition)
This is the kind of literary and poetic writing that is a pleasure to read. Rise to Power (The David Chronicles Book 1) by Uvi Poznansky takes us into the the story of David from a fresh perspective. We see through David’s eyes as the author attempts, quite competently, to allow him to share his thoughts, feelings and motivations. It gives us new insight into this great story. It’s exciting to learn details and discover the real drama of the events. I love the author’s writing style. The following excerpts give a hint of that, and the drama running through the entire book“So why turn into a fighter, all of a sudden? Beware of yourself. Beware of hasty moves in the wrong direction. War is a bloody game. Not for you!”
“…Because I am desperate. My path to power has been blocked. Yet this I know: If the king’s throne topples, even a commoner can reach for the crown.”
A lovely work by a gifted writer who should be read by a wider audience. Highly recommended. Five stars.
Can David overcome his adulterous desires?
I am honored to get this review is from a reader who is not only a truck driver who has seen most of the continental US through her work, and who is a poet as well! Cindy J. Smith is the author of Voices In My Head and other books. This is what she wrote about A Peek at Bathsheba:
5.0 out of 5 stars Can David overcome his adulterous desires? July 1, 2014By Cynthia J. SmithFormat:Kindle Edition|Verified Purchase
Uvi takes up her tale of David with him being crowned king of his tribe. However, he wants to be king of all 12 tribes of Israel. Saul's son stands in his way and the wars continue. A chance sighting of a beautiful woman bathing leaves him filled with desire for her. He finds she is the wife of one of his best soldiers. We watch as he maneuvers between his advisers, deals with his wives' jealousies, and worries about his safety from his right hand man.
I won't give you any spoilers. I will tell you that this is a well written account of the years between his becoming king of his own tribe and finally his crowning as king of Israel.
Amazing and well researched.
5.0 out of 5 stars Can David overcome his adulterous desires? July 1, 2014By Cynthia J. SmithFormat:Kindle Edition|Verified Purchase
Uvi takes up her tale of David with him being crowned king of his tribe. However, he wants to be king of all 12 tribes of Israel. Saul's son stands in his way and the wars continue. A chance sighting of a beautiful woman bathing leaves him filled with desire for her. He finds she is the wife of one of his best soldiers. We watch as he maneuvers between his advisers, deals with his wives' jealousies, and worries about his safety from his right hand man.I won't give you any spoilers. I will tell you that this is a well written account of the years between his becoming king of his own tribe and finally his crowning as king of Israel.
Amazing and well researched.
A lyrical look into lost love
Just found a short and sweet review for Apart From Love:
5.0 out of 5 stars a lyrical look into lost love, July 1, 2014By Lit Lover - See all my reviewsVerified Purchase(What's this?)This review is from: Apart From Love (Kindle Edition)
This book was riveting. It is a glimpse into a family torn asunder by illness, into the pain of a son longing for the family that will never exist again. I felt the pain, the strengths, and weaknesses of all the main characters. Brilliant writing. It is a book I will think about for a long time.
5.0 out of 5 stars a lyrical look into lost love, July 1, 2014By Lit Lover - See all my reviewsVerified Purchase(What's this?)This review is from: Apart From Love (Kindle Edition)
This book was riveting. It is a glimpse into a family torn asunder by illness, into the pain of a son longing for the family that will never exist again. I felt the pain, the strengths, and weaknesses of all the main characters. Brilliant writing. It is a book I will think about for a long time.
Will David Risk All For Love?
I am thrilled to find this new review, written by Catherine Cavendish, the author of Touched by Darkness, Cold Sparks, and other books. This is what she wrote about my novel, A Peek at Bathsheba:
5.0 out of 5 stars Will David Risk All For Love? July 1, 2014By Catherine CavendishFormat:Kindle Edition
In this second volume of The David Chronicles, David is now the anointed King. He has achieved the money and power he craved. He can have any woman he chooses – and has amassed a considerable harem of jealous, competitive wives and concubines, who jockey for power and resent any new arrival, especially when that arrival is the woman he desires most of all – Bathsheba. But she is already married to Uriah, the Hittite. Will David resist his urges for once? Or will he place himself above the law and risk incurring divine wrath and retribution? Once again, Uvi Poznansky delivers a compelling story of love, intrigue, murder and battle, as King David tells his own story – with all his failings and fallibilities. A real page-turner which I devoured with great relish. Looking forward to Book 3 already!
5.0 out of 5 stars Will David Risk All For Love? July 1, 2014By Catherine CavendishFormat:Kindle Edition
In this second volume of The David Chronicles, David is now the anointed King. He has achieved the money and power he craved. He can have any woman he chooses – and has amassed a considerable harem of jealous, competitive wives and concubines, who jockey for power and resent any new arrival, especially when that arrival is the woman he desires most of all – Bathsheba. But she is already married to Uriah, the Hittite. Will David resist his urges for once? Or will he place himself above the law and risk incurring divine wrath and retribution? Once again, Uvi Poznansky delivers a compelling story of love, intrigue, murder and battle, as King David tells his own story – with all his failings and fallibilities. A real page-turner which I devoured with great relish. Looking forward to Book 3 already!
So happy! My book A Peek at Bathsheba was just released!
So happy! My book A Peek at Bathsheba was just released!
Cover of A Peek at Bathsheba
Just released! Volume II of the trilogy:
A Peek at Bathsheba
★ Audio ★ Ebook ★ Print ★
Volume I of the trilogy: Rise to Power★ Audio ★ Ebook ★ Print ★
"I am so enamored with the sensual style and delicious delivery
that this review is a purely emotional response as I have just put it down.
I feel like a devotee."
Cover of A Peek at BathshebaJust released! Volume II of the trilogy:
A Peek at Bathsheba
★ Audio ★ Ebook ★ Print ★
Volume I of the trilogy: Rise to Power★ Audio ★ Ebook ★ Print ★
"I am so enamored with the sensual style and delicious delivery
that this review is a purely emotional response as I have just put it down.
I feel like a devotee."
June 27, 2014
Celebrate freedom this Fourth of July, as fireworks explode up in the sky
Celebrate freedom this Fourth of JulyAs fireworks explode up in the skyA time to rise, a time to kneelA time to cry, a time to heal
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