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The Incarnations
by Susan Barker
I first heard about this book on a podcast a year ago. [a:Susan Barker|8343615|Susan Barker|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png] was being interviewed about "The Incarnations" and the book sounded intriguing. The premise is excellent for sure. We have a taxi driver who seems like a nobody but he doesn't know his past lives were so important. This is a great read for anyone interested in Asian mythology and religion.
My only critique is that I would've loved to see more variation in the main character's reincarnations. Something about them all seemed the same. I would've loved to see a reincarnation as let's say, an Asian immigrant traveling far from his home. The locations of the book felt secluded and I wanted more descriptive language. At times it was challenging to visualize the scenes.
Overall a gripping and insightful take on family and what we believe. I think this story accurately depicted how reincarnation is supposed to work, and I enjoyed tagging along with the characters.
My only critique is that I would've loved to see more variation in the main character's reincarnations. Something about them all seemed the same. I would've loved to see a reincarnation as let's say, an Asian immigrant traveling far from his home. The locations of the book felt secluded and I wanted more descriptive language. At times it was challenging to visualize the scenes.
Overall a gripping and insightful take on family and what we believe. I think this story accurately depicted how reincarnation is supposed to work, and I enjoyed tagging along with the characters.