What makes you choose a book to read? Recommendation? Newspaper review?
If I am browsing in Waterstones, I like to see what catches my eye and ‘This Other Eden’ by Paul Harding, did last month.
Why? Last year I read a brilliant book called ‘Ticket to Eden’ by Ian K Pulham, and so when I saw Paul Harding’s book, I knew nothing about it, but I thought I would give it a go.
Similarities
Characters ~ Both books have brilliant characterisation; folks who intrigue me and yet are quite unusual.
Setting ~ Both describe a ‘utopia’ at some point, which would be seen as hell on earth by others; the first set in the past and the second in the future.
Writing Style ~ both books are extremely well written.
Plot ~ both books quickly draw you in and you are gripped right up until the end, both ending with a twist, and for me an ‘oh no!’ moment. Both books have a message too.
Reviews ~ Both have great reviews: “Masterful” or “Powerful message“
Differences
‘This Other Eden’ was published by Penguin Books and has over 3,000 review on Amazon to date whereas
‘Ticket to Eden’ was published by a small Indie Press, Eventispress, and has only 16 review to date, but I can highly recommend it.
Why don’t you give it a chance?
Ticket to Eden is only £4.99 on Kindle, only £1 more than a cup of coffee. Why don’t you risk giving it a try? “ A must read with a powerful message!“
I thought I would give it a go. How about you?
Diana Jackson 