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The Adversary's Good News: A Novel
A divine comedy - inverted. Christian Michael Anderson hasn't been doing so well lately. He's out of work, out of money, and out of alcohol. But when he loops a stolen rope through the exposed rafters in his ceiling and places that noose around his neck, his adventure has only begun... Encountering joke-telling gargoyles, the "Great Beast" imprisoned in a cage, a drug-dealing Tinkerbell, and much more, Christian eventually realizes he's entered a psychologically haunted world far beyond anything his nightmares ever envisioned. But it's not until his final imprisonment in the serpentine city of Pandemonium that he realizes he's been tricked into confronting his own, personal demons.
400 pages, Paperback
First published January 23, 2015
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Israfel Sivad
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March 2, 2018
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review. All opinions are my own.
Trigger Warning: This book deals with themes of suicide, drug use and abuse. Reader discretion is advised.
An intense fantasy horror adventure takes a troubled young man through the bowels of the afterlife in author Israfel Sivad's The Adversary's Good News. Here's the synopsis:
A divine comedy - inverted. Christian Michael Anderson hasn't been doing so well lately. He's out of work, out of money, and out of alcohol. But when he loops a stolen rope through the exposed rafters in his ceiling and places that noose around his neck, his adventure has only begun... Encountering joke-telling gargoyles, the "Great Beast" imprisoned in a cage, a drug-dealing Tinkerbell, and much more, Christian eventually realizes he's entered a psychologically haunted world far beyond anything his nightmares ever envisioned. But it's not until his final imprisonment in the serpentine city of Pandemonium that he realizes he's been tricked into confronting his own, personal demons.
The story of Christian was an exhilarating and terrifying journey through death. I would describe it as a much more horror filled version of Alice in Wonderland on acid. A world filled with dead artists, gargoyles, demonic sirens and more, these creatures help establish the chaotic world the author has created. The story itself is one of the most thought provoking I've read in 2018. The novel deals in some pretty serious themes, and helps show the reader why it's important to examine the life we lead and make the most of it. Our lives are filled with ups and downs, and we often make mistakes. However this book felt like more than just a horror story. It felt like life, in which we all have to find ways to accept the things we cannot change and move on to rebuild our lives once more.
The writing was phenomenal. The protagonist Christian was complex and filled with inner turmoil. While he felt a desire to do the right thing, his addictions and fantasies held a massive pull within him, tearing him apart from the inside out. The imagery was strong throughout, creating a colorful and sometimes gruesome world where up was down, black was white and the people spoke in constant riddles.
Overall this was a great read. While filled with some triggering topics, the story overall was powerfully intelligent and allowed readers to think about the broader aspects of life, as well as the inner turmoil of their own lives. It was a breathtaking horror adventure through the afterlife, and if you haven't yet you have to check it out for yourself. So be sure to pick up your copy of The Adversary's Good News today!
Trigger Warning: This book deals with themes of suicide, drug use and abuse. Reader discretion is advised.
An intense fantasy horror adventure takes a troubled young man through the bowels of the afterlife in author Israfel Sivad's The Adversary's Good News. Here's the synopsis:
A divine comedy - inverted. Christian Michael Anderson hasn't been doing so well lately. He's out of work, out of money, and out of alcohol. But when he loops a stolen rope through the exposed rafters in his ceiling and places that noose around his neck, his adventure has only begun... Encountering joke-telling gargoyles, the "Great Beast" imprisoned in a cage, a drug-dealing Tinkerbell, and much more, Christian eventually realizes he's entered a psychologically haunted world far beyond anything his nightmares ever envisioned. But it's not until his final imprisonment in the serpentine city of Pandemonium that he realizes he's been tricked into confronting his own, personal demons.
The story of Christian was an exhilarating and terrifying journey through death. I would describe it as a much more horror filled version of Alice in Wonderland on acid. A world filled with dead artists, gargoyles, demonic sirens and more, these creatures help establish the chaotic world the author has created. The story itself is one of the most thought provoking I've read in 2018. The novel deals in some pretty serious themes, and helps show the reader why it's important to examine the life we lead and make the most of it. Our lives are filled with ups and downs, and we often make mistakes. However this book felt like more than just a horror story. It felt like life, in which we all have to find ways to accept the things we cannot change and move on to rebuild our lives once more.
The writing was phenomenal. The protagonist Christian was complex and filled with inner turmoil. While he felt a desire to do the right thing, his addictions and fantasies held a massive pull within him, tearing him apart from the inside out. The imagery was strong throughout, creating a colorful and sometimes gruesome world where up was down, black was white and the people spoke in constant riddles.
Overall this was a great read. While filled with some triggering topics, the story overall was powerfully intelligent and allowed readers to think about the broader aspects of life, as well as the inner turmoil of their own lives. It was a breathtaking horror adventure through the afterlife, and if you haven't yet you have to check it out for yourself. So be sure to pick up your copy of The Adversary's Good News today!
September 16, 2017
I’ve just finished the amazingly exciting adventure that is Israfel Sivad’s fantasy horror, The Adversary’s Good News. This considerably fascinating book is about death. And more death. It exceeded my expectations.
This extraordinarily original novel follows Christian Michael Anderson, a suicidal alcoholic and addict, as he goes on the trip of his (after)life. He travels with his guide, Evius (also the possessor of many other names), an extremely cool and laid back guy with enough substances to lead Christian on his way.
This novel is based on their journey, where they discover highly beautiful women (of all colours, including blue), incontinent old men, terrifyingly well-hung demons, torn-out hearts (both literal and poetic), dog food, damaged young girls and giant spiders.
Considering how radically outrageous this book is, the story is totally convincing. What I liked best were the remarkably powerful scenes, full of bright colours, tempting textures and overpowering stench. I’m actually not a fan of over-description, but this book is much steeped in it and it works. There may be the occasional sentence that I wish was totally different or omitted, but the read is a crazy roller-coaster, so it really doesn’t matter.
The Adversary’s Good News is a truly powerful novel by Israfel Sivad and I really enjoyed it from beginning to end. It’s an intelligent and utterly thought-provoking read, but it’s also fun and un-put-down-able.
The Adversary’s Good News is rich and detailed in plot; a feast for all the senses and I really felt involved in so many crazy and vivid situations. The character I like best is Evius, a genuinely shady guy with a possible heart of gold… but probably not.
Christian is very well presented to the reader, making him an easy protagonist to identify with. The story has a dramatic and tragic ending (an ending which begins about a fifth of the way in to the book) and there are twists and turns at every door, tunnel, corridor and bridge.
The Adversary’s Good News is a highly entertaining must-read and I really want to talk to other fans of the book. You need to go out and get a copy. I highly recommend it and place it in the top three books of 2017. It will change the way you see dog food.
https://examiningtheodd.com/2017/09/1...
This extraordinarily original novel follows Christian Michael Anderson, a suicidal alcoholic and addict, as he goes on the trip of his (after)life. He travels with his guide, Evius (also the possessor of many other names), an extremely cool and laid back guy with enough substances to lead Christian on his way.
This novel is based on their journey, where they discover highly beautiful women (of all colours, including blue), incontinent old men, terrifyingly well-hung demons, torn-out hearts (both literal and poetic), dog food, damaged young girls and giant spiders.
Considering how radically outrageous this book is, the story is totally convincing. What I liked best were the remarkably powerful scenes, full of bright colours, tempting textures and overpowering stench. I’m actually not a fan of over-description, but this book is much steeped in it and it works. There may be the occasional sentence that I wish was totally different or omitted, but the read is a crazy roller-coaster, so it really doesn’t matter.
The Adversary’s Good News is a truly powerful novel by Israfel Sivad and I really enjoyed it from beginning to end. It’s an intelligent and utterly thought-provoking read, but it’s also fun and un-put-down-able.
The Adversary’s Good News is rich and detailed in plot; a feast for all the senses and I really felt involved in so many crazy and vivid situations. The character I like best is Evius, a genuinely shady guy with a possible heart of gold… but probably not.
Christian is very well presented to the reader, making him an easy protagonist to identify with. The story has a dramatic and tragic ending (an ending which begins about a fifth of the way in to the book) and there are twists and turns at every door, tunnel, corridor and bridge.
The Adversary’s Good News is a highly entertaining must-read and I really want to talk to other fans of the book. You need to go out and get a copy. I highly recommend it and place it in the top three books of 2017. It will change the way you see dog food.
https://examiningtheodd.com/2017/09/1...
November 18, 2017
The Adversary's Good News by Israel Sivad
Genre: Literary Horror
About the book: Christian wants to end it all. He has nothing going for him and nothing worth value to his name.Right when his life is about to be snuffed out, someone appears and saves his life. But now Christian must face his demons head on.
Review: It was a good book but it took me quite awhile to read it. It was one of those books that you enjoy reading but it takes several sessions to finish even if you are a quick reader. The story itself was fascinating and takes you on Christian's interesting journey.
Author Page/website: https://israfelsivad.wordpress.com/au...
Overall Rating (Out of 5 stars): 3 out of 5 stars
Genre: Literary Horror
About the book: Christian wants to end it all. He has nothing going for him and nothing worth value to his name.Right when his life is about to be snuffed out, someone appears and saves his life. But now Christian must face his demons head on.
Review: It was a good book but it took me quite awhile to read it. It was one of those books that you enjoy reading but it takes several sessions to finish even if you are a quick reader. The story itself was fascinating and takes you on Christian's interesting journey.
Author Page/website: https://israfelsivad.wordpress.com/au...
Overall Rating (Out of 5 stars): 3 out of 5 stars
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