OldEarth ARAM Encounter (OldEarth Encounter #1)
by A.K. Frailey
Stepping Back in Time
Three human tribes and one non-human group of beings. These consist of the plot of A.K. Frailey's Oldearth Aram Encounter. The book is a combination of Historical Fiction and Science Fiction.Set in ancient times, the story begins with Aram leading his tribe out of their land in the forest. Wild animals attack their members, and so they need to move to safer ground. After an arduous journey through uncertainty, the tribe eventually settles on land by the lake. Their new settlement is called Lakeland.
On the other hand, the second tribe lives on fertile land, where the inhabitants grow their own food. Settled in Grassland, they are an organized and peace-loving people. Their leader is Onias, a respectable woodcarver. His wife is Jonas, a kind-hearted woman with motherly authority.
Meanwhile, the third tribe lives on Riverland and is led by Neb, a greedy and warmongering individual. The men of this tribe, except Ishtar, are warriors and ready to attack other tribes without provocation. Ishtar is torn between compassion for people and loyalty to his father. The Riverland women are not capable of bearing children due to a certain curse.
The two tribes from Lakeland and Grassland live peacefully, attending to their respective needs and activities. Their concerns are always referred to their respective leaders. There’s one notable character common between the two tribes. They possess a core belief in one unknown spirit or god that is all-knowing. They know in their heart that this god is more powerful than the evil spirits. For his part, Aram is interested in knowing more about this spirit being. Thus, he keeps on asking about it from the sage in his tribe.
Unbeknown to the two tribes, the Riverland people plan to attack the next tribe. Neb sends Ishtar to spy on the people in the Grassland. And, the conflict begins. The Grassland people have no warriors and don’t have weapons to fight the invaders. How these people ward off the unwanted men and survive is for you, readers, to find out. From this point onwards, more actions and revelations regarding each tribe unfold.
Meanwhile, there is a group of creatures from another realm that observe the human world from a distance. They are different from the earthly people. They consider themselves more advanced than humans. Although they have their own business to attend to, these foreign beings are interested in the activities of humans.
On the other hand, the second tribe lives on fertile land, where the inhabitants grow their own food. Settled in Grassland, they are an organized and peace-loving people. Their leader is Onias, a respectable woodcarver. His wife is Jonas, a kind-hearted woman with motherly authority.
Meanwhile, the third tribe lives on Riverland and is led by Neb, a greedy and warmongering individual. The men of this tribe, except Ishtar, are warriors and ready to attack other tribes without provocation. Ishtar is torn between compassion for people and loyalty to his father. The Riverland women are not capable of bearing children due to a certain curse.
The two tribes from Lakeland and Grassland live peacefully, attending to their respective needs and activities. Their concerns are always referred to their respective leaders. There’s one notable character common between the two tribes. They possess a core belief in one unknown spirit or god that is all-knowing. They know in their heart that this god is more powerful than the evil spirits. For his part, Aram is interested in knowing more about this spirit being. Thus, he keeps on asking about it from the sage in his tribe.
Unbeknown to the two tribes, the Riverland people plan to attack the next tribe. Neb sends Ishtar to spy on the people in the Grassland. And, the conflict begins. The Grassland people have no warriors and don’t have weapons to fight the invaders. How these people ward off the unwanted men and survive is for you, readers, to find out. From this point onwards, more actions and revelations regarding each tribe unfold.
Meanwhile, there is a group of creatures from another realm that observe the human world from a distance. They are different from the earthly people. They consider themselves more advanced than humans. Although they have their own business to attend to, these foreign beings are interested in the activities of humans.
The Book and the Author
A.K. Frailey is a good storyteller, no doubt. She makes vivid descriptions of the characters of the three tribes and their respective activities. I like the author’s presentation of ancient times. It’s close to authentic. She captures well the simplicity of life and the people’s view of the world in that period. A.K. Frailey effectively brings me back in time. What I like the most about Oldearth Aram Encounter is Pele’s character. She’s a strong-willed and courageous girl. The part where she takes the initiative to spy on the enemy by herself is a heart-stopping act. That’s a defining moment for her and her community.
On the other hand, however, the author is unable to maintain her descriptive ability in the wider universe. Her descriptions of the characters and the scenario are short of details. Thus, the reader fails to step up and view the Luxonian or the Ingoti world. The plot in the wider universe lacks coherence. I was expecting to read the part where the outer world creates an impact on the human world. But, I did not see anything. A.K. Frailey only makes weak bits of references between the two worlds.
Actually, the book is complete without the outer world or the science part. The plots in the three tribes are very well-written and compelling. The reader can learn a bit about the life and culture of the people in the ancient world. But, if the author insists on injecting science fiction into the story, she needs to work more on this part.
On the other hand, however, the author is unable to maintain her descriptive ability in the wider universe. Her descriptions of the characters and the scenario are short of details. Thus, the reader fails to step up and view the Luxonian or the Ingoti world. The plot in the wider universe lacks coherence. I was expecting to read the part where the outer world creates an impact on the human world. But, I did not see anything. A.K. Frailey only makes weak bits of references between the two worlds.
Actually, the book is complete without the outer world or the science part. The plots in the three tribes are very well-written and compelling. The reader can learn a bit about the life and culture of the people in the ancient world. But, if the author insists on injecting science fiction into the story, she needs to work more on this part.
Nevertheless, I found Oldearth Aram Encounter a good read.
The Technical Side of the Book
I noticed more than ten grammatical and typographical errors in Oldearth Aram Encounter. This number is too many to ignore. Therefore, I suggest that before the subsequent reproduction of this book, the author submits a copy for another round of proofreading.
For now, I can only give Oldearth Aram Encounter a rating of 3 out of 5 stars. And, I still recommend the book to readers of all age groups.
The Technical Side of the Book
I noticed more than ten grammatical and typographical errors in Oldearth Aram Encounter. This number is too many to ignore. Therefore, I suggest that before the subsequent reproduction of this book, the author submits a copy for another round of proofreading.
For now, I can only give Oldearth Aram Encounter a rating of 3 out of 5 stars. And, I still recommend the book to readers of all age groups.
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