Book I (a fools journey 1)

I think we've all been in a place in our lives where we felt the need to fit in and the urge to give in to peer pressure. Pannebecker has a writing style that is quite compelling as he sets the stage for Ben's life lessons as he travels the road into early adulthood.

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I was surprised at how taken I was with what started as a teenager's fascination with a motorcycle gang and the path that our character is led down because of that fascination. Of course, like any good serial should do, this one left me intrigued and wanting more of this intense and promising story. Mark's story telling is amazing. It's easy to be lost in his worlds. They feel vibrant and real. In this tale, the first of twenty-one planned novella's following the major arcana of the tarot, we're introduced to the protagonist Ben Porter. The world is gritty.

Biker gangs, drugs, and major life decisions face young Ben as he deals with his friend Craig. I recommend this story and look forward to future installments as they are available. A cracked rib or two, swollen eyes, jaw and nose hurt but not broken, cut lip, loose tooth. He shook his head. Book 1, The Magician by Mark Pannebecker I received a copy from the author in exchange for an honest review.

To be part of the gang, he starts to hang out with Craig, also known as The Magician and to act the part, he becomes introduced to the world of drugs and violence. Will he ultimately find solace in this world he craves or will he lose himself in the process of finding his own way? I feel like a good part of us had moments growing up where we just wanted to fit in. I loved the way the series is laid out in the order of Tarot Cards. It even connected really well with the characters as the two main ones in this story symbolized characters of the Tarot.

This novelette was short and sweet but right to the point and an intriguing introduction to such a poignant series.

Oct 23, Kaylee rated it liked it Shelves: However the writing was very good and the story left me wanting more, I will go on to read more in the series and would happily read more by the author. I received this copy from net galley this in no way effected my review. Mark Pannebecker's evocative writing style shines in The Magician, the first novelette in his ambitious part series A Fool's Journey.

The story of young, naive Benjamin Porter and the mystical influence of Craig Marse achieves a stunning balance between grit and sensuality. The brief, bright images in this book's few chapters set the stage for the Fool's coming of age. Mar 29, Siobhan rated it it was ok. The Magician is the first novella in a series of twenty one themed around the Tarot deck. It focuses upon Benjamin Porter, a fifteen year old kid with a fighting habit who falls in with Craig Marse and a local motorcycle gang.

The short, snappy feel will appeal to those who enjoy that ki The Magician is the first novella in a series of twenty one themed around the Tarot deck.

A Fool's Journey: Book I, The Magician by Mark Pannebecker

The short, snappy feel will appeal to those who enjoy that kind of writing, though with only the first part it is difficult to feel fully involved in the action. Many moments feel like shock tactics without payoff - such as invoking racial tensions - but these may be relevant in later installments. Later parts may make this early offering feel like more of a larger narrative, however.

I was sent an e-copy of the book for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Not my cup of tea. I don't like the writing style, the characters, or the story. I knew from the first page I was sent an e-copy of the book for an honest review. I knew from the first page that I wouldn't like it. Sarah rated it it was amazing Mar 29, Apr 30, J. I received an electronic version of this short story in exchange for an honest review. Though the basic world-building is accomplished with well-written descriptions, no major conflict is introduced to get me hooked.

Even more problematic than the multitude of characters is the presentation of the female characters, who are defined almost solely by th Disclaimer: Even more problematic than the multitude of characters is the presentation of the female characters, who are defined almost solely by their sexualized attributes and appear to only exist as sex objects for the male characters. The time period of the story does not excuse this treatment, nor the overall lack of diversity.

Though I was looking forward to seeing how the story embodied the major arcana of the tarot deck, the plot seemed to revolve more around glorifying drug use and dull teenage rebellion. Multiple point of view errors severely decreased the readability of this story, which therefore never grabbed me.

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The treatment of women turned me off completely, and I will not be interested in continuing with this series. Rose rated it really liked it Nov 13, Emily marked it as to-read Mar 09, Cristie Underwood added it Mar 21, Jennifer marked it as to-read Mar 27, Pert marked it as to-read Apr 20, Alyssa Janine Busia marked it as to-read Jul 07, Amie's Book Reviews is currently reading it Oct 19, Burns marked it as to-read Nov 17, Schizanthus marked it as to-read Oct 08, There are no discussion topics on this book yet. Mark Pannebecker is an author of literary fiction and the founder of the St.

Louis Indie Book Fair, an annual event created to foster authors of fiction and nonfiction. He started out as a filmmaker but soon fell in love with the creative writing process and shifted his focus on producing and directing films to that of writing screenplays, which then led to writing in other narrative forms. Mark w Mark Pannebecker is an author of literary fiction and the founder of the St. Mark writes screenplays, stage plays, novels, novellas, short stories, and is currently writing a series of novelettes--he's big on letting the story function dictate form.

Mark published a collection of poetry titled "Motorcycle Boy Lives" and a collection of short stories titled "Godsfood" both BookLocker, His first novel "Fraternity of Fractures" AuthorHouse, was written originally as a screenplay. Mark is always processing storylines for new work. Tales from the Teachers' Lounge. The Mysterious Affair at Styles. A Model Railway Man. Fortress of Solitude Short Story. A Haunted Lifes Travels.

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