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Summary: Frank Herbert's best book!
Review: A fascinating book full of strange magic and human drama. Thebest part about it is that - despite the frequent magical, orapparently magical - acts of a modern-day "crazy Indian" shaman, nothing in the book couldn't happen. Every manifestation of the supernatural is powerful and convincing precisely because it could be merely coincidence that it occurs just at the moment it's needed.This is a terrific blend of anthropological research (I can't vouch for whether or not the Native American mythology is completely accurate: just very convincing), a powerful statement, and just great storytelling. If you can get it, well worth the trouble!
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Summary: Frank Herbert's best book!
Review: A fascinating book full of strange magic and human drama. Thebest part about it is that - despite the frequent magical, orapparently magical - acts of a modern-day "crazy Indian" shaman, nothing in the book couldn't happen. Every manifestation of the supernatural is powerful and convincing precisely because it could be merely coincidence that it occurs just at the moment it's needed. This is a terrific blend of anthropological research (I can't vouch for whether or not the Native American mythology is completely accurate: just very convincing), a powerful statement, and just great storytelling. If you can get it, well worth the trouble!
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Summary: #1 BOOK
Review: AWSOME BOOK READ IT YOU WILL FIND OUT WHY!!
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Summary: Soul Catcher: Herbert at his best
Review: HOQUAT - something that floated out far out on the water, something unfamiliar and mysterious. They came from across the sea, fell in love with the land and took it by all means necessary. From the People, and yet they called themselves people too. Now in a hoquat state and hoquat society, where but a few of the People remain true to the old ways, a man raises. Charles Hobuhet, imitation white man. But the spirit world knew him as Katsuk, the avenger, balancer of heaven and earth, the center of the universe. He had set out to teach the world a lesson, a one that wouldn't soon be forgotten. All he needed was an Innocent, one David Marshall, his 13 year old hoquat captive. Deep, masterfully portrayed characters with the ease only the great ones possess. Intriguing, well paced, immersing a reader in a dark, eery, eye opening glimpses of human soul, spirit and character. Enthralling read, leaving you without the need to understand it all, as you feel it, giving you a chance to surpass the hoquat flaw, of thinking about it with words. Not a sci-fi book as such, but never the less a great one that reminds if not teaches that: " Science doesn't liberate from the terror of gods."
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Summary: A Book I Won't Lend to Anyone
Review: I don't lend this book, because I don't want to take a chance on losing it. In all his writings, Frank Herbert had a way of getting to the core of ideas of the spirit. In "Soul Catcher" he managed to convey the meaning underlying the actions of Charles Hobuhet in such a way that I was able to set aside my cultural preconceptions. Even though I wanted Hobuhet to free the captured boy, I began to accept where his spirit world was leading him. I've read very few authors who could accomplish what Herbert did in this small novel. A mark of a good book is when it haunts you for years with flashes of memory. This one does.
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Summary: A Book I Won't Lend to Anyone
Review: I don't lend this book, because I don't want to take a chance on losing it. In all his writings, Frank Herbert had a way of getting to the core of ideas of the spirit. In "Soul Catcher" he managed to convey the meaning underlying the actions of Charles Hobuhet in such a way that I was able to set aside my cultural preconceptions. Even though I wanted Hobuhet to free the captured boy, I began to accept where his spirit world was leading him. I've read very few authors who could accomplish what Herbert did in this small novel. A mark of a good book is when it haunts you for years with flashes of memory. This one does.
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Summary: Wow! Look at all the Bees!
Review: I know what you're saying after reading this book. I mean, I've had the same thought. Who wouldn't? Who couldn't help but ask, "Can I have some of what Mr. Herbert was smoking when he wrote this?" Far out! The story revolves around the kidnapping of a young boy who happens to be the son of a prominent politician. He is kidnapped by a Native American living in the California coastal mountains because the 'Indian' has been given a vision by Bee, his spirit creature. He has to find out whether this boy is worthy of what destiny says the 'Indian' must do. And what is that I hear you asking? Well we can't tell you everything now, can we. But rest assured the ending is well worth the length of the novel itself. I notice that this book is currently unavailable (out of print). Sad. Such a good story. I've also heard rumor that they might be bringing it back into print...but don't tell anyone. It'll be our little secret, okay?
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Summary: Wow! Look at all the Bees!
Review: I know what you're saying after reading this book. I mean, I've had the same thought. Who wouldn't? Who couldn't help but ask, "Can I have some of what Mr. Herbert was smoking when he wrote this?" Far out! The story revolves around the kidnapping of a young boy who happens to be the son of a prominent politician. He is kidnapped by a Native American living in the California coastal mountains because the 'Indian' has been given a vision by Bee, his spirit creature. He has to find out whether this boy is worthy of what destiny says the 'Indian' must do. And what is that I hear you asking? Well we can't tell you everything now, can we. But rest assured the ending is well worth the length of the novel itself. I notice that this book is currently unavailable (out of print). Sad. Such a good story. I've also heard rumor that they might be bringing it back into print...but don't tell anyone. It'll be our little secret, okay?
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Summary: Early Herbert is still great Herbert
Review: It is truly amazing to read some of Frank Herbert's early work. Soul Catcher is a search of the human soul in a wilderness setting with a Native American twist. It is a great read and keeps you wondering up til the very end...which is VERY shocking I might add. If you enjoy a good fictional human interest story this is a must. Not to mention that it was written by one of the greatest authors to ever grace the pages of the literary community. Try it, you might be pleasantly surprised. I know I was.
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Summary: BEST BOOK OF ALL TIME.
Review: SOUL CATCHER IS THE BEST BOOK IV"E EVER READ,IF YOU READ IT YOU WILL AGREE.THEY NEED TO BRING THIS BOOK BACK INTO CIRCURLATION,PLEASE DO!
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