Pigeon The Ornis Experiment Book 1 eBook Olga Werby
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Pigeon is eleven, homeless, and now an orphan. Alone and scared, he seeks to find a new family. But the past he barely remembers comes back to haunt him, endangering his newly-found friends, the Kikkert Family. Fortunately, the Kikkerts want to adopt Pigeon even if he is wanted by strange para-military DNA warriors. As they race through San Francisco to save each other, the true nature of Pigeon's birth is revealed as well as the secret identity of Madam Toad--the matriarch of the Kikkert Family.
What does it mean to be human? What does it take to be a family? Pigeon is willing to risk his life to learn and to love.
Pigeon The Ornis Experiment Book 1 eBook Olga Werby
Book Review: Pigeonby Olga Werby
Reviewed by J Bryden Lloyd
Note: I was gifted a copy of this work for an honest read and review. The following review, as with all reviews, is my personal opinion of the submitted text.
Writing Style – 3.5/5.0 (Good)
There was a lot to take in content-wise, which I thought had a slight effect on the flow and structure of the read.
Throughout the book, several characters have to be established and placed into their roles and this, I felt, threw a lot of extra work and effort onto the author. Although the desired result is achieved, there are times where the pace of the book is dragged back in order to accomplish the task.
The chapter and dialogue structures are very good, though I will return to the dialogue later in relation to other elements of the review.
Character Development – 3.5/5.0 (Good)
I was a little torn on this, primarily because the younger characters, Pigeon, Ruth and Gabe, are very nicely developed and the central plot is built around them.
Jupiter and Tum feel too incomplete, although Tum does gain far more depth later in the story, which Jupiter does not.
Madam Toad is quickly built as a central character, but I really found little in the way of relatable depth in her. Meanwhile, Zed and Nicole feel very flat, even when they become more active within the story.
Unfortunately, beyond this main group, none of the characters feel rounded or realistic, which served to make them far too forgettable.
This may well be down to the fact that the sub-plots are wound very tightly into the central plot, which doesn’t really allow the fresh characters the time and space to establish themselves.
As a book which seems to be aimed at younger readers, this is not a big deal and – to be honest, despite the ‘meal’ I have made of it – the characters do work well enough to support their parts of the plot and to pull the story along.
Descriptive – 4.5/5.0 (Excellent)
The environments and characters are beautifully drawn and the events are vividly detailed.
As a bonus, the dialogue was – more often than not – a perfect foil for the descriptive; enhancing the mood of the scenes and pulling the reader in to experience the characters as they worked through their scenes.
I did feel that there were a few occasions where the potential for a little more suspense in the read was forgone in favour of pushing the plot along. A minor disappointment for me, because when the suspense and mood was allowed to shine, it made good scenes excellent.
Language & Grammar – 4.0/5.0 (Very Good)
The word selection and grammar usage was excellent, covering a wide reading range and ability.
I found a small selection of incorrect/missing words and some minor spelling errors, but nothing a quick sweep-through would fail to pick up. In some cases, these were nothing more than a missing letter, but even so, certainly in need of a check.
Otherwise, the standard of editing was very good indeed.
Plot – 4.5/5.0 (Excellent) – VERY MINOR SPOILERS
It never fails to amaze me how genres and subjects flow like the tides. In recent weeks, I seem to have been inundated with books about genetic manipulation, DNA, scientists, etc… and all whilst my own book along those similar lines goes through its third edit.
In this case, I found a very original, entertaining plot, with a decent range of characters and some nicely worked sub-plots.
Admittedly, my preference would have been for a little more completion in some of the characters, but what I got seemed to work.
The boy, who inexplicably takes flight immediately following the trauma of losing his mother, but then falls into the lap of the family who can ultimately help keep him out of the clutches of the bad guys… okay, yes, a tiny leap of faith there, and I’ll happily admit it would have been a far more engaging tale, had both parties been hunting for him.
Everything is easier in hindsight.
As it goes, this is a nice, accomplished story... perhaps with some very small plot holes regarding the military personnel who seem to be on the wrong side, but that wasn’t a deal breaker.
The end was a little too ‘I-saw-that-coming’, but it leaves an opening for the author to exploit at a later date.
General – 3.5/5.0 (Good)
Right… now for everything else…
I didn’t like the cover, though it does fit to the story. For me, it was just too bland to stand out and shout ‘Pick me!’.
The pictures in the book are excellent and added a little something to the read, but there were a few places where the picture showed an upcoming event, and that made it a little confusing until you had read on enough to understand.
In some cases, this also meant they were more like spoilers than an enhancement.
Personally, I found the pictures of actual pigeons a bit unnecessary, as they related only in the loosest of ways to the character.
All-in-all, this was a great story well told. Definitely one for young teens (and perhaps younger readers) but the premise certainly made it entertaining, even for me.
Good enough for a recommendation and deserving of 4 Stars.
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Pigeon The Ornis Experiment Book 1 eBook Olga Werby Reviews
I have only read an excerpt of the book sent to me in an email, but I enjoyed it very much and wished the excerpt was longer. I would be happy to read the rest.
Pigeon is an exciting fusion of the Hero's Journey and science fiction. I am a romantic so thoroughly appreciate the San Francisco setting and the relationships among the many interesting and sometimes eccentric characters. The book is an adventure from page one with themes of friendship, kindness, and acceptance making this a thrilling and uplifting read.
An imaginative and well-spun story of human drama with science fiction overtones. Other readers might see it as a science fiction novel with overtones of human drama, but nonetheless, this book captures the best of both worlds. Flies (no pun intended) in the face of conventional stereotypes. Bold, adventurous, and unpredictable. I didn't want it to end. Weeks later, I find myself thinking about the characters and wishing they were real so I could meet them. Hoping for a sequel!
I received the ebook in exchange for an honest review. The first third of the book I liked a little less. I didn't know what to expect and it seemed that it just was about a boy who could fly. Here I thought very wrongly. It is a very intriguing story about science and why regulation can be possible. In the end I really loved the story.
Pigeon is the story of an extraordinary homeless boy who wakes up one morning to find his already unpredictable world turned upside down. His journey is not only one of survival and skill, but trust and friendship. The main characters are not stereotypical children, but highly intelligent
problem solvers who brought me along on their surprising adventure. I loved the subterranean feel of the setting of San Francisco as seen through Pigeon's eyes, (and unexpected perspective). I read the book in mostly one sitting as I couldn't wait to find out what happened next. The unexpected twists and turns of Pigeon's journey do not disappoint. I can't wait to read the sequel!
Pigeon, a story about a homeless boy who finds out that he can fly is a wild adventure where the author mixes mixes science and science fiction with a taut thriller. Once again, Werby spins a tale involving a multigenerational family whose members surprise one another with hidden talents and revealing pasts. Young boys and girls come off as equally brave heroes and sometimes even grandmother's save the day. I await book Two with great anticipation.
Book Review Pigeon
by Olga Werby
Reviewed by J Bryden Lloyd
Note I was gifted a copy of this work for an honest read and review. The following review, as with all reviews, is my personal opinion of the submitted text.
Writing Style – 3.5/5.0 (Good)
There was a lot to take in content-wise, which I thought had a slight effect on the flow and structure of the read.
Throughout the book, several characters have to be established and placed into their roles and this, I felt, threw a lot of extra work and effort onto the author. Although the desired result is achieved, there are times where the pace of the book is dragged back in order to accomplish the task.
The chapter and dialogue structures are very good, though I will return to the dialogue later in relation to other elements of the review.
Character Development – 3.5/5.0 (Good)
I was a little torn on this, primarily because the younger characters, Pigeon, Ruth and Gabe, are very nicely developed and the central plot is built around them.
Jupiter and Tum feel too incomplete, although Tum does gain far more depth later in the story, which Jupiter does not.
Madam Toad is quickly built as a central character, but I really found little in the way of relatable depth in her. Meanwhile, Zed and Nicole feel very flat, even when they become more active within the story.
Unfortunately, beyond this main group, none of the characters feel rounded or realistic, which served to make them far too forgettable.
This may well be down to the fact that the sub-plots are wound very tightly into the central plot, which doesn’t really allow the fresh characters the time and space to establish themselves.
As a book which seems to be aimed at younger readers, this is not a big deal and – to be honest, despite the ‘meal’ I have made of it – the characters do work well enough to support their parts of the plot and to pull the story along.
Descriptive – 4.5/5.0 (Excellent)
The environments and characters are beautifully drawn and the events are vividly detailed.
As a bonus, the dialogue was – more often than not – a perfect foil for the descriptive; enhancing the mood of the scenes and pulling the reader in to experience the characters as they worked through their scenes.
I did feel that there were a few occasions where the potential for a little more suspense in the read was forgone in favour of pushing the plot along. A minor disappointment for me, because when the suspense and mood was allowed to shine, it made good scenes excellent.
Language & Grammar – 4.0/5.0 (Very Good)
The word selection and grammar usage was excellent, covering a wide reading range and ability.
I found a small selection of incorrect/missing words and some minor spelling errors, but nothing a quick sweep-through would fail to pick up. In some cases, these were nothing more than a missing letter, but even so, certainly in need of a check.
Otherwise, the standard of editing was very good indeed.
Plot – 4.5/5.0 (Excellent) – VERY MINOR SPOILERS
It never fails to amaze me how genres and subjects flow like the tides. In recent weeks, I seem to have been inundated with books about genetic manipulation, DNA, scientists, etc… and all whilst my own book along those similar lines goes through its third edit.
In this case, I found a very original, entertaining plot, with a decent range of characters and some nicely worked sub-plots.
Admittedly, my preference would have been for a little more completion in some of the characters, but what I got seemed to work.
The boy, who inexplicably takes flight immediately following the trauma of losing his mother, but then falls into the lap of the family who can ultimately help keep him out of the clutches of the bad guys… okay, yes, a tiny leap of faith there, and I’ll happily admit it would have been a far more engaging tale, had both parties been hunting for him.
Everything is easier in hindsight.
As it goes, this is a nice, accomplished story... perhaps with some very small plot holes regarding the military personnel who seem to be on the wrong side, but that wasn’t a deal breaker.
The end was a little too ‘I-saw-that-coming’, but it leaves an opening for the author to exploit at a later date.
General – 3.5/5.0 (Good)
Right… now for everything else…
I didn’t like the cover, though it does fit to the story. For me, it was just too bland to stand out and shout ‘Pick me!’.
The pictures in the book are excellent and added a little something to the read, but there were a few places where the picture showed an upcoming event, and that made it a little confusing until you had read on enough to understand.
In some cases, this also meant they were more like spoilers than an enhancement.
Personally, I found the pictures of actual pigeons a bit unnecessary, as they related only in the loosest of ways to the character.
All-in-all, this was a great story well told. Definitely one for young teens (and perhaps younger readers) but the premise certainly made it entertaining, even for me.
Good enough for a recommendation and deserving of 4 Stars.
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