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I thought this was a great book--well researched and chock full of details. The story carried very nicely and I was eager to get through to see where it would lead. I'm eager to see if the author will be telling any more "tales," as I felt quite connected and eager to read more. If you're Irish, this is a must-read!

I enjoy biographies that read like novels, and this one definitely fit the bill, but the trouble with that genre is that I always doubt whether the book is 100% factual. In this case, the author probably dramatized the known cases in which the Chasam Sofer acted as judge. Perhaps he drew from his responsa, too. (Jewish historian Rabbi Berel Wein says that responsa gives wonderful insights into the daily lives of Jews at any given period of time.) But the private conversations and inward thoughts - how can anyone really know them? So while I enjoyed the book and was thrilled to learn more about Frankfurt Jewry (about a century before George Eliot's visit), I regard this as just an appetizer. Now I'm ready for a meatier biography. Or perhaps I'll just listen to Rabbi Wein's lecture: http://www.rabbiwein.com/Rabbi-Moses-...

Article first published as Book Review:The Digital Sea By Thomas Carpenter on Blogcritics. In a futuristic world where the earth is slowly decaying, the digital sea is available to override the view of the decline. Not everyone is enthralled by the use of the digital sea; it can be manipulated in many ways and is now being engineered to create a war between Pakistan and India. Zel Aurora is trying to live her life and take care of her daughter in the best way she knows how. As the shaking disease continues to consume the life of Liala, she decides it is time to see what the Djed wants from her. If the money she receives can save Liala further pain, it is time to go forward. She herself has a condition, a form of autism that does not allow her to see the obvious. She must rely on a program that is now a part of her, programed to read others thoughts. An integral part of her, known as Pandora it is virtually invisible to even the most updated technology. As she makes herself available, she finds that Djed needs her to find who is behind the manipulation of the digital sea. In the Digital Sea, Thomas Carpenter has put together an extreme technological futuristic thriller. Fast paced, the action keeps you on the edge of your seat. It is important to follow the action closely because every part has a reason. The interplay is amazingly intricate. Because of the scope of the novel, the characters are numerous. Mr. Carpenter has put together an amazing group of characters, and tied them together with verve. Initially some of the characters confused me, and yet without them the story would not have been the same. Carpenter developed each character fully making you feel for them, either liking them or disliking them, there was never a doubt. Well written, the descriptions of each character developed a picture in my mind. The technology is in depth, albeit a bit over my head. Some of the information seemed so advanced I struggled with it. Yet the story progressed in a fashion necessary to the plot. It almost seemed as though several stories were going on at one time, yet the convergence was exactly as it should be. I would recommend this story for the pure science fiction buff. Those who love technology will find this a fascinating read. The story is great but for me getting through the science was difficult. Thomas Carpenter is light years ahead, in a science fiction thriller set on earth. He has evolved the planet to the future and set the playing field in a game of chase sure to thrill science fiction fans all over. This book was recieved as a free e-book from the author. All opinions are my own based of my reading and understanding of the material.

I liked this book a lot. It was a refreshing story line with a new line of paranormal creatures. The story hooked me and pulled me in. The reason I only gave this book 3 stars though were a few issues surrounding the characters. 1.) Maddie was not a very strong character. I felt the book actually should have focused in on Chase as the main character with Maddie as a supporting actor. She just wasn't super believable and came across very weak for most of the book (and she made some horrible decisions). 2.) I loved Chase. I loved almost everything about him. The only negative with him was his English. He didn't talk like a senior boy in high school would talk and sometimes used words that made me stop reading and actually say "he did not just use that word". 3.) I got the sense that the author wanted the reader to connect with Dougal and be sympathetic towards him. I just couldn't do it. I didn't feel there was enough character development or even plot development around his character to understand who he was or what he was doing until the very end of the book. Overall though, a great book that was a fast read.