The Journal of Amun Jaro and the Folly of Mortal Comprehension

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“Within this Folly, dive into a surreal journey reminiscent of the darkly whimsical realms crafted by Lewis Carroll and Michael Ende. This narrative isn't just a tale of cosmic horror and existential struggle; it's a meta-narrative where the reader, Abe, finds himself increasingly entwined with the fates of Amun and Adrestia. As he turns each page, the boundaries between his reality and the story blur, drawing him deeper into a world of ancient deities, unfathomable powers, and endless cycles of rebirth and decay. Abe's experience becomes a mirror for our own, challenging us to question the very nature of existence and our place within the cosmos."

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Status: Completed
Year: 2024
Author: DBiss13

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Rating: 4.9/ 5.0
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CashewRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
This story will make your head spin in ways you didn’t know was possible. It’s told from the perspective of Abe, who is essentially you, the reader. It’s a story within a story that intertwines into a single entity. It’s strange, sometimes uncomfortable, yet always beautiful.
The writing is extremely impressive and the author can paint the most vivid of pictures with words. Sometimes, those pictures may be unsettling but still wondrous. You will read some paragraphs that’s will leave your mouth hanging open and asking yourself what the heck you just read. It’s a think-piece and it assumes that you are intelligent and introspective enough to follow along and grasp the deeper meanings.
I’ve only scratched the surface, but already, the world building, or should I say universe building, is deep and unravels slowly but each new tidbit about what the heck is actually happening creates a strong foundation for the reader to stand on. Much of the lore takes place outside of the ‘real’ world but you’ll probably start questioning what the real world even is if you read this.
Next to Abe, the other characters are mysterious but there’s just enough information given to keep you wanting to know more. Motivations behind some may seem unclear at first, and this story takes its time building up the lore behind them.
If you want to read some sequences that will leave you in disbelief and see just how deep the rabbit hole goes, this is the story for you!
RiversideRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
I don't read Lovecraftian material as it is not my usual cup of tea. So, I did not know what to expect. Blessed be, I enjoyed my reading experience, which is something I liken to a Lovecraftian version of The Neverending Story.
Let me dive into a few details so you know what I mean.
Style: The fiction oozes style. Language is over-the-top, flowery. I do not mind so-called 'purple prose' as it is a nice refresher from curt, 'now this happens, now that happens,' styles of writing. The descriptions evoke Lovecraftian madness and horror-craft and do pull you into the increasingly bent reality of the book.
Grammar: I do not look or pay attention to grammar often. Even in traditionally published media. I did not find anything here which detracted from my enjoyment. Words, punctuation, too, worked as intended. A touch more attention, maybe, could be paid to formatting, but as a writer, I understand how sometimes the devices we use do not cater well to things such as spacing between paragraphs. Small issue, really.
Story: The story follows Abe as he navigates a sickly life dominated by an overbearing mother and a distant father. At least until his uncle shows up and lights life inside of Abe. His uncle takes Abe to his home, a large bunker-like building filled with mystical oddities of supernatural and scientific power. While living with his uncle, Abe locates a furnace and a book. Reading the book, Abe discovers it has a strange pull, which as he reads, blends reality and fiction, encouraging even the reader themselves to become lost in its telling. My only real criticism is that the story is slow. Following the Lovecraftian tradition, there is not much dialogue. And with big blocks of description, the story is slow in building. Slow starts are not unheard of by any means. I would reccomend adding more speaking, though, so characters and events gain additional depth outside of narration or character POV.
Character: As I said above, characters would be served better by havi
octoberstar13Royal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
The cover art is amazing-and I love it, but the STORY! This story is beautifully written and compelling. The characters are familiar but brand new, the style is enchanting. I can’t wait to learn more about the journey of these characters and immerse myself in these trials. It’s timeless and creative.
scantraRoyal Road
★★★★★ 4.5
To say this author has a way with words is the understatement of the century. I was floord by the sheer beauty of the prose in this novel. Every sentence left me breathless.
The story concept is incredibly unique. As a reader, you will follow Abe as he loses himself in a magical world of adventure through his books and the lines between what is real and what is fiction slowly fades.
My only critic of the novel is that the pacing is a little slow during the first three chapters but if you don't mind a slow build up and enjoy stories that read like poetry, you will love this novel.