Surprisingly, David finds Sophie in the Fringes land. She takes him to her cave and cleans his wounds. at the same time, Petra and Rosalind struggle inside spider-man's cave. David is scared and reaches Rosalind telepathically. He decides to save the two, but Sophie stops him. She takes one of the knives and kills the guardsman. She frees Petra and Rosalind, and brings them to her cave. The war between Waknuk and Fringes starts. Throughout the battle, both side have casualties. Eventually, Waknuk people brake through Fringes' defense and attack their territory. Out of nowhere, a monstrous flying object appears. Everyone is frightened, and decides to step back. The Sealand people emerge from the ship, taking Petra, Rosalind, David, and Micheal with them. Micheal refuses because his girlfriend is back in Waknuk. He requests that they should seek his girlfriend. One of the Sealanders refuses, and explains that there won't be enough fuel to return back home. Micheal decides to stay, rescue his girlfriend, and promises to come to the Sealand. The other three, go on-board and experience a journey of their lifetime. As the fly proceeds they are able to visualize people and an amazing land in front of them. Happiness and joy emerges through their minds; David and his companions will finally live among the people who respect and possess their powers. THE END
The last chapters are quite surprising. In my summary I did not mention an important fact. After a long period of time Sophie is finally found. She was not dead after all. Unfortunately, David's father, spider-man and Sophie die during the war. David's father was killed by the spider-men, he finally managed to repay his debt. He was expelled from Waknuk and thrown to the Fringes. Sophie is killed by an arrow, under unlucky circumstances. This last chapter is like a tragedy, with a happy ending. People die, while others engage into joy. The Sealanders save the children from being tortured or perhaps killed by the Waknuk villagers. For the first time I could visualize David's vengeance towards his father. He did not kill him, but it was interesting to see his other side, the dark one, which every individual has.
The entire story, made me think about the future. In the year of 2008, we can see that different powers have atomic bombs, that could be used at any time. What did Hiroshima bombings teach us? I personally believe, that a lesson is simple. Atomic bombs are capable of killing or I should say murdering millions of innocent humans. The "Tribulation" is very probable in the upcoming years. It does not mean it is inevitable. I think that people should read this book not for their pleasure, but for a deeper understanding of how world would look like in the future? Do we really want to live like that. Making everything pure, being unable to travel, not having an opinion or ability to express own thoughts. It is easy to pull the trigger, anyone can do do it. No one is able to go back in time, or fix things he we had done. it is time to make adjustments, before it will be too late...
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Chapters 12 to 14
This time I shall not write so much about the summary.
David, Rosalind and Petra are on the run. The people of Waknuk discovered their secret telepathic powers. Few people have been put under an investigation; tortured and enslaved to explain their powers. Micheal works undercover, and helps David and Rosalind to choose the right path, so they can avoid the search groups. Throughout their run, Petra encounters an incredible vision from a person living in the "Sealand". They manage to communicate effectively and share their thoughts. The "Sealand" person promises to send a search party after them. At the end of the run, Fringes capture David, Rosalind and Petra, which is a good sign since they will be able to stay away from the country and people that wont to capture them. Chapter 14 ends when David encounters a Fringe who has visited Waknuk before. He sets his eye on Rosalind because he wanted to have pure babies since a long time. David is taken away from the girls....
It is an interesting chapter overall. There is a lot of action; David and Rosalind running away, people attacking them with arrows and Fringes capturing them. It feels as though as the children have a lot of luck too. They are on the run, and the fact that Fringes captured them helps them to avoid the people of Waknuk. "A chain of luck" this is the term I would use this chapter. David description of Rosalind is a very romantic. The tenderness, affection, understanding and care are all present. In the moment of desperation, we try to think of positive memories that will cheer us up. I can see David maturing stepping toward adulthood. It is unique to express such strong feelings at such a young age. Once captured David hold a conversation with one of the Fringes. David learns that tribulation was a sign of God, a sort of punishment to remind people of his powers. In different chapters, David talks with individuals about tribulation. I think that at his point David is mixed-up. Each person has their own theory and beliefs, which collide and confuse David. He seems not sure of what to believe, and who is right at this point. That's why during his last chat he decided to move away from the topic because he is tired of this pointless discussions.
Through this chapter, we learn of David's emotional side and his path towards adulthood. Petra is a key player , since she is the one who transmits all the visions. She resembles a god, a mighty person, protected by her guards; in this case David and Rosalind. Children finally experience and visualize the Fringe's land. They can see the birth defects that each person has, but the tall tales about these people were surely exaggerated. Fight for survival continues. What will happen with Rosalind? Will she be exploited? The problems did not stop, they have just began. I hope that the rescue team will arrive in time, and take the children to the place where their telepathic powers are welcome and accepted...
David, Rosalind and Petra are on the run. The people of Waknuk discovered their secret telepathic powers. Few people have been put under an investigation; tortured and enslaved to explain their powers. Micheal works undercover, and helps David and Rosalind to choose the right path, so they can avoid the search groups. Throughout their run, Petra encounters an incredible vision from a person living in the "Sealand". They manage to communicate effectively and share their thoughts. The "Sealand" person promises to send a search party after them. At the end of the run, Fringes capture David, Rosalind and Petra, which is a good sign since they will be able to stay away from the country and people that wont to capture them. Chapter 14 ends when David encounters a Fringe who has visited Waknuk before. He sets his eye on Rosalind because he wanted to have pure babies since a long time. David is taken away from the girls....
It is an interesting chapter overall. There is a lot of action; David and Rosalind running away, people attacking them with arrows and Fringes capturing them. It feels as though as the children have a lot of luck too. They are on the run, and the fact that Fringes captured them helps them to avoid the people of Waknuk. "A chain of luck" this is the term I would use this chapter. David description of Rosalind is a very romantic. The tenderness, affection, understanding and care are all present. In the moment of desperation, we try to think of positive memories that will cheer us up. I can see David maturing stepping toward adulthood. It is unique to express such strong feelings at such a young age. Once captured David hold a conversation with one of the Fringes. David learns that tribulation was a sign of God, a sort of punishment to remind people of his powers. In different chapters, David talks with individuals about tribulation. I think that at his point David is mixed-up. Each person has their own theory and beliefs, which collide and confuse David. He seems not sure of what to believe, and who is right at this point. That's why during his last chat he decided to move away from the topic because he is tired of this pointless discussions.
Through this chapter, we learn of David's emotional side and his path towards adulthood. Petra is a key player , since she is the one who transmits all the visions. She resembles a god, a mighty person, protected by her guards; in this case David and Rosalind. Children finally experience and visualize the Fringe's land. They can see the birth defects that each person has, but the tall tales about these people were surely exaggerated. Fight for survival continues. What will happen with Rosalind? Will she be exploited? The problems did not stop, they have just began. I hope that the rescue team will arrive in time, and take the children to the place where their telepathic powers are welcome and accepted...
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Chapters 9 to 11
Chapter 9 begins with a story about Petra, David's little sister. She is quite a peculiar child, similar to her brother. As David, works in the fields; something streaks his mind profoundly. He experiences a vision, he is capable of seeing his sister, and decides to run to save her. Luckily, Petra is saved, but David seems to be in trouble. The local farmers can not comprehend the fact that David could hear his sister from a long distance. Rosalind, one of his psychic friends, steps in and saves David. David tries to make a contact with his sister, to warn her of the grave danger she is in. Unfortunately, it is impossible since Petra is a way too young.
The village experiences crop failure. The tribulation wipes out cattle, crops, and children. The birth rate is the lowest in 40 years. Jacob, an old farmer, talks about his past experience and how laws have changed. The fact that mutants are not executed, simply send to fringes, whom attack their villages later on is incomprehensible too him. In the past, they used to be killed and doomed forever. At the end of his conversation, he predicts that the worst tribulation is about to come, and god will punish all the wicked.
Chapter 10 is quite mysterious. It starts off when Anne falls in love with Alan, the son of one of the smith's. Anne decides to marry Alan, and they move in into a newly furnished house. David and his friends are very scared, since Anna is a gifted child, and her cover can be blown by this marriage. David talks with uncle Axel, who encourages David to talk with Anne to ensure that she will be careful with her powers. One night, Alan is killed by an arrow. It is a big tragedy for Anne, who closes herself in the house and refuses to talk with her relatives. The day after the murder, Rachel decides to visit Anne. She deliberately tries to open the door, but no one seems to answer. She visits Anne's neighbours, and manages to enter her house. Through her shock, she finds Anne hanging from a beam. Local authorities call Anne's accident a suicide, and Alan's murder a mystery. Few days pass, and new stories emerge concerning the tragic events. The most popular story is that Anne had a difficult time wit Alan after their marriage, so she killed him and then committed a suicide.
In chapter 10, Petra is more troublesome. She runs away to the woods with her pony and disappears. David and other receive her telepathic signals, and run for rescue. Luckily, she is saved, but her pony is killed by one of the wood's creatures. Jerome Skinner, one of the farmers spots the kids, and runs after them. He questions them, and does not seem to believe their tall story. David and Rosalind decide to teach Petra on how to control her powers. It is a difficult task, but the succeed in some way. David meets uncle Axel, and has a thorough discussion with him. Axel reveals that he has killed Alan, and he is willing to pay any price to save the kids.
Petra becomes the main protagonist of these three chapters. She is in the centre of attention. She causes lots of trouble, and puts David and his friends in danger. The death of Anne and Alan foreshadows that more people will die in the upcoming chapters. Uncle Axel proved his loyalty once again. As we discover, that Anne revealed the identity of others and herself, uncle Axel had to kill her. How long will children's' luck last for? They are so closed of being discovered. How far are they willing to go? David and his friends might start to kill others in order to survive. I predict that Petra will be held responsible for the murders. By the interrogation, she will uncover her identity. I am a bit surprised that Sophie and her family was not mentioned in chapters 9 to 11. I guess, she should be dead by now, or is she? Rat race have started, but who is going to win it?...
The village experiences crop failure. The tribulation wipes out cattle, crops, and children. The birth rate is the lowest in 40 years. Jacob, an old farmer, talks about his past experience and how laws have changed. The fact that mutants are not executed, simply send to fringes, whom attack their villages later on is incomprehensible too him. In the past, they used to be killed and doomed forever. At the end of his conversation, he predicts that the worst tribulation is about to come, and god will punish all the wicked.
Chapter 10 is quite mysterious. It starts off when Anne falls in love with Alan, the son of one of the smith's. Anne decides to marry Alan, and they move in into a newly furnished house. David and his friends are very scared, since Anna is a gifted child, and her cover can be blown by this marriage. David talks with uncle Axel, who encourages David to talk with Anne to ensure that she will be careful with her powers. One night, Alan is killed by an arrow. It is a big tragedy for Anne, who closes herself in the house and refuses to talk with her relatives. The day after the murder, Rachel decides to visit Anne. She deliberately tries to open the door, but no one seems to answer. She visits Anne's neighbours, and manages to enter her house. Through her shock, she finds Anne hanging from a beam. Local authorities call Anne's accident a suicide, and Alan's murder a mystery. Few days pass, and new stories emerge concerning the tragic events. The most popular story is that Anne had a difficult time wit Alan after their marriage, so she killed him and then committed a suicide.
In chapter 10, Petra is more troublesome. She runs away to the woods with her pony and disappears. David and other receive her telepathic signals, and run for rescue. Luckily, she is saved, but her pony is killed by one of the wood's creatures. Jerome Skinner, one of the farmers spots the kids, and runs after them. He questions them, and does not seem to believe their tall story. David and Rosalind decide to teach Petra on how to control her powers. It is a difficult task, but the succeed in some way. David meets uncle Axel, and has a thorough discussion with him. Axel reveals that he has killed Alan, and he is willing to pay any price to save the kids.
Petra becomes the main protagonist of these three chapters. She is in the centre of attention. She causes lots of trouble, and puts David and his friends in danger. The death of Anne and Alan foreshadows that more people will die in the upcoming chapters. Uncle Axel proved his loyalty once again. As we discover, that Anne revealed the identity of others and herself, uncle Axel had to kill her. How long will children's' luck last for? They are so closed of being discovered. How far are they willing to go? David and his friends might start to kill others in order to survive. I predict that Petra will be held responsible for the murders. By the interrogation, she will uncover her identity. I am a bit surprised that Sophie and her family was not mentioned in chapters 9 to 11. I guess, she should be dead by now, or is she? Rat race have started, but who is going to win it?...
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