TDC Book Review: The Symbiot
New book review of The Symbiot from TDC Book Reviews!
Symbiosis: Interaction between two different organisms living in close physical association. (Oxford dictionary)
In the Symbiot, Weatherall has created a spine chilling tale reminiscent of the style of Steven King.
Lorne S. Gibbons has a passion for music, but deep down he knows there must be something more than the eight note octave the tediously repeats itself. “Man learns to write sounds, music and rhythms on paper and…What? Calls it quits? (The Symbiot Page 4). In his quest to prove that there is more to music then we realize; Lorne discovers the work of Erich Zann. Though Erich Zann is no longer living his Grand-daughter has continued his research and Lorne knows he must visit her.
Lorne, his wife and his in-laws, Henri and Veronica, travel to Oxford England to meet with Nadia De Lafontaine, the grand-daughter of Erich Zann. What happens next will chill you to the bone.
While Lorne and his family are visiting, Nadia begins to play the music her Grand-father had discovered. It is nothing like you have ever heard before and will hope to never hear again.For instance on page 10,“We were riveted to our seats by the spectacle before us. The whistling kettle seemed to strangely accent her furiously screeching viola. I noticed her fingers bleeding. It was now hard to discern whether Nadia played the music or the music played Nadia. The four of us sat in horror as we witnessed Nadia’s symbiosis between human, instrument and music”.
This never before heard music was kept a secret because it opened a portal of horror that caused Nadia to become merged with Nylarlathotep, a creature that has existed since before man was created. You will have to read more to find out what happens to Lorne, Marie, Henri, Veronica, and Nadia. I promise you, that this story will leave you shivering in your seat.
While I felt Weatherall’s writing was creative and descriptive there were times where the story fell flat and felt like the author lost his momentum. I have studied music and appreciate the analogy of the musical terms in relationship to the symbiosis storyline. However, I feel those who have no or limited knowledge of musical terms may find the beginning of this novel confusing. Overall I would rate the Symbiot a three out of five-star Novel. Weatherall has a bright future as a writer. I am looking forward to reading more of his work.
Symbiosis: Interaction between two different organisms living in close physical association. (Oxford dictionary)
In the Symbiot, Weatherall has created a spine chilling tale reminiscent of the style of Steven King.
Lorne S. Gibbons has a passion for music, but deep down he knows there must be something more than the eight note octave the tediously repeats itself. “Man learns to write sounds, music and rhythms on paper and…What? Calls it quits? (The Symbiot Page 4). In his quest to prove that there is more to music then we realize; Lorne discovers the work of Erich Zann. Though Erich Zann is no longer living his Grand-daughter has continued his research and Lorne knows he must visit her.
Lorne, his wife and his in-laws, Henri and Veronica, travel to Oxford England to meet with Nadia De Lafontaine, the grand-daughter of Erich Zann. What happens next will chill you to the bone.
While Lorne and his family are visiting, Nadia begins to play the music her Grand-father had discovered. It is nothing like you have ever heard before and will hope to never hear again.For instance on page 10,“We were riveted to our seats by the spectacle before us. The whistling kettle seemed to strangely accent her furiously screeching viola. I noticed her fingers bleeding. It was now hard to discern whether Nadia played the music or the music played Nadia. The four of us sat in horror as we witnessed Nadia’s symbiosis between human, instrument and music”.
This never before heard music was kept a secret because it opened a portal of horror that caused Nadia to become merged with Nylarlathotep, a creature that has existed since before man was created. You will have to read more to find out what happens to Lorne, Marie, Henri, Veronica, and Nadia. I promise you, that this story will leave you shivering in your seat.
While I felt Weatherall’s writing was creative and descriptive there were times where the story fell flat and felt like the author lost his momentum. I have studied music and appreciate the analogy of the musical terms in relationship to the symbiosis storyline. However, I feel those who have no or limited knowledge of musical terms may find the beginning of this novel confusing. Overall I would rate the Symbiot a three out of five-star Novel. Weatherall has a bright future as a writer. I am looking forward to reading more of his work.
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