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Gateway of the Sun: A Novel 5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!, June 23, 2013
By Lin -
This review is from: Gateway of the Sun: A Novel (Paperback)
Gateway of the Sun was a great read! It kept me on the edge of my seat with suspense. Keep these novels coming!
5.0 out of 5 stars "Gateway of the Sun" is a gateway to a truly enjoyable reading experience., June 22, 2013
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J. Long (Normal, Il USA)
(REAL NAME)
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This review is from: Gateway of the Sun: A Novel (Paperback)
Ever since I started reading this story I couldn't put it down. It's a great adventure for young adults or the young at heart.
5.0 out of 5 stars Gateway to a Great Read!, June 21, 2013
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Trif7 - See all my reviews
This review is from: Gateway of the Sun (Kindle Edition)
A fun and interesting sci-fi read for everyone! This novel makes you think - is it true or isn't it? I loved reading about all of the different places and can't wait for the next novel/installment to continue on the journey with Buggsie and Frankie. Can't wait for the movie either!
4.0 out of 5 stars Gateway: an adventure, October 28, 2012
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Bookandpen - See all my reviews
This review is from: Gateway of the Sun: A Novel (Paperback)
Filled with realistic dialogue and exotic locales, this book is sure to be a hit with the YA crowd. Mystery Hill in Salem, NH is the starting point for an adventure that takes on 'epic' proportions in the style of Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure. Readers will want more of Frankie and Buggsie and the author's ending hints that the story will continue. A good choice for readers who have always wondered about the mysteries of Stonehenge, et. al.
5.0 out of 5 stars Got a future TV show here?, October 27, 2012
By
Jason Senior -
This review is from: Gateway of the Sun: A Novel (Paperback)
The main character of Gateway of the Sun is an interesting protagonist. The character is a boy named Hershel Houghton, or "Buggsie", a blonde haired, blue-eyed, curious boy who earned his nickname for his interest in bugs and insect collections. The novel begins with Buggsie and his best friend, Frankie, as boy scouts in New Hampshire. At sunrise, while Frankie is playing his musical keyboard at America's Stonehenge, Buggsie and Frankie are inexplicably teleported to Peru. This invokes Buggsie's incredible sense of curiosity and determination to figure out how their trip was scientifically possible. Three years after the incident, Buggsie manages to convince Frankie to go on an adventure and to try to repeat their previous encounter. This leads them to many more places that they never could have dreamed of; from England, to Australia, to Egypt, and even the moon. However, what they did not expect was that what seemed like a harmless experiment would change their lives forever.
Throughout the novel, Buggsie and Frankie have some trouble with the United States Military. The military is after them because they were accidently teleported to a military base in Australia, and Colonel Weedleson does not believe the story of how they got inside the base. However, this conflict is resolved when they meet Colonel Weedleson on the moon and prove to him that their discovery is real and that they are not making it up. The theme of the novel is that in the end, nature will always be more powerful than man. This applies to this story because although Frankie and Buggsie repeatedly used their discovery to save themselves and to experiment on it to figure out how it works, in the end, it almost kills them. Nature shows us to be more powerful than man because although Frankie and Buggsie can teleport themselves any day at sunrise, they have no control over where they end up, which always seems to be someplace dangerous.
I really enjoyed reading the novel and found it to be very interesting and entertaining. It is an educational experience as well because we learn about geographical places that for many, are unheard of. But they are real places! My determination to know how Gateway of the Sun ends helped this to be a faster read than typical. Specifically, I was satisfied with the novel's sense of humor, as evidenced throughout the character's dialogue, combined with action and adventure. Although I really enjoyed the novel, I do feel that it would be a better movie due to the imagery in the writing. In fact, I believe the author does have a screenplay version of this story, thereby proving my point. The author's writing style throughout the book does reek of a screenplay, and it reads much like an action movie. At the same time, the story contains a lot of historical facts and information regarding many different cultures and places. This is great either for people who are already informed about these topics, or for someone who may not be very strong in a category such as geography. Whether looking for action / adventure or whether looking for a thought provoking story on the little known side of the world around us, Gateway of the Sun is an enjoyable read.
4.0 out of 5 stars A real roller coaster of a read, June 23, 2013
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carey grayson (SEASIDE, OR, US) -
This review is from: Gateway of the Sun: A Novel (Paperback)
I read this some time ago, before it was published. At that time I was into reading stuff like Twilight, Hunger Games and Ready Player One. I thought it was as good as any of those books. It's fast paced and easy to read in just a couple of days. Simply put, two teenage boys discover an ancient secret that winds up taking them on a globe trotting quest from one ancient monument to the next. Each stop the boys find themselves in trouble with the aborigines who are bound to protect the monument and the nemesis who is trying to catch them before they unravel the secret before he does. Will they? Well, maybe, but getting there is half the fun as they say. There is a surprise ending that I thought was pretty clever. I won't reveal it here, but suffice it to say, you will be in for a shock. Cheers!
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, September 30, 2012
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slinkyshea - See all my reviews
This review is from: Gateway of the Sun: A Novel (Paperback)
As a fan of esoteric knowledge and an individual who often wonders about what could be out in the world that we don't know about I loved this book. Although it might be fiction if you do further research into the topics that are brought up in the novel you might be asking yourself the very same questions I started asking and that is "how close did Michael J. DeRosa get to the forbidden truth without even realizing it?" This books touches on many topics such as Ayers Rock is Australia, moon, mars, and much more. At first you might say "this is just a spin off of other books or theories such as Area 51 series or the ideas of Richard Hoagland" but this story is one of a true master mind of thought and ideas. What makes this book so different is that the main characters are not military personnel who can fight their way through anything, these characters are teenagers who go on a adventure of a lifetime. I often wondered what i would do if i was in their shoes.
In conclusion this is a must read for all science fiction fans and people that are interested in esoteric knowledge or as I like to say if your interested in the TRUTH.
Gateway of the Sun: A Novel 5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!, June 23, 2013
By Lin -
This review is from: Gateway of the Sun: A Novel (Paperback)
Gateway of the Sun was a great read! It kept me on the edge of my seat with suspense. Keep these novels coming!
5.0 out of 5 stars "Gateway of the Sun" is a gateway to a truly enjoyable reading experience., June 22, 2013
By
J. Long (Normal, Il USA)
(REAL NAME)
Amazon Verified Purchase
This review is from: Gateway of the Sun: A Novel (Paperback)
Ever since I started reading this story I couldn't put it down. It's a great adventure for young adults or the young at heart.
5.0 out of 5 stars Gateway to a Great Read!, June 21, 2013
By
Trif7 - See all my reviews
This review is from: Gateway of the Sun (Kindle Edition)
A fun and interesting sci-fi read for everyone! This novel makes you think - is it true or isn't it? I loved reading about all of the different places and can't wait for the next novel/installment to continue on the journey with Buggsie and Frankie. Can't wait for the movie either!
4.0 out of 5 stars Gateway: an adventure, October 28, 2012
By
Bookandpen - See all my reviews
This review is from: Gateway of the Sun: A Novel (Paperback)
Filled with realistic dialogue and exotic locales, this book is sure to be a hit with the YA crowd. Mystery Hill in Salem, NH is the starting point for an adventure that takes on 'epic' proportions in the style of Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure. Readers will want more of Frankie and Buggsie and the author's ending hints that the story will continue. A good choice for readers who have always wondered about the mysteries of Stonehenge, et. al.
5.0 out of 5 stars Got a future TV show here?, October 27, 2012
By
Jason Senior -
This review is from: Gateway of the Sun: A Novel (Paperback)
The main character of Gateway of the Sun is an interesting protagonist. The character is a boy named Hershel Houghton, or "Buggsie", a blonde haired, blue-eyed, curious boy who earned his nickname for his interest in bugs and insect collections. The novel begins with Buggsie and his best friend, Frankie, as boy scouts in New Hampshire. At sunrise, while Frankie is playing his musical keyboard at America's Stonehenge, Buggsie and Frankie are inexplicably teleported to Peru. This invokes Buggsie's incredible sense of curiosity and determination to figure out how their trip was scientifically possible. Three years after the incident, Buggsie manages to convince Frankie to go on an adventure and to try to repeat their previous encounter. This leads them to many more places that they never could have dreamed of; from England, to Australia, to Egypt, and even the moon. However, what they did not expect was that what seemed like a harmless experiment would change their lives forever.
Throughout the novel, Buggsie and Frankie have some trouble with the United States Military. The military is after them because they were accidently teleported to a military base in Australia, and Colonel Weedleson does not believe the story of how they got inside the base. However, this conflict is resolved when they meet Colonel Weedleson on the moon and prove to him that their discovery is real and that they are not making it up. The theme of the novel is that in the end, nature will always be more powerful than man. This applies to this story because although Frankie and Buggsie repeatedly used their discovery to save themselves and to experiment on it to figure out how it works, in the end, it almost kills them. Nature shows us to be more powerful than man because although Frankie and Buggsie can teleport themselves any day at sunrise, they have no control over where they end up, which always seems to be someplace dangerous.
I really enjoyed reading the novel and found it to be very interesting and entertaining. It is an educational experience as well because we learn about geographical places that for many, are unheard of. But they are real places! My determination to know how Gateway of the Sun ends helped this to be a faster read than typical. Specifically, I was satisfied with the novel's sense of humor, as evidenced throughout the character's dialogue, combined with action and adventure. Although I really enjoyed the novel, I do feel that it would be a better movie due to the imagery in the writing. In fact, I believe the author does have a screenplay version of this story, thereby proving my point. The author's writing style throughout the book does reek of a screenplay, and it reads much like an action movie. At the same time, the story contains a lot of historical facts and information regarding many different cultures and places. This is great either for people who are already informed about these topics, or for someone who may not be very strong in a category such as geography. Whether looking for action / adventure or whether looking for a thought provoking story on the little known side of the world around us, Gateway of the Sun is an enjoyable read.
4.0 out of 5 stars A real roller coaster of a read, June 23, 2013
By
carey grayson (SEASIDE, OR, US) -
This review is from: Gateway of the Sun: A Novel (Paperback)
I read this some time ago, before it was published. At that time I was into reading stuff like Twilight, Hunger Games and Ready Player One. I thought it was as good as any of those books. It's fast paced and easy to read in just a couple of days. Simply put, two teenage boys discover an ancient secret that winds up taking them on a globe trotting quest from one ancient monument to the next. Each stop the boys find themselves in trouble with the aborigines who are bound to protect the monument and the nemesis who is trying to catch them before they unravel the secret before he does. Will they? Well, maybe, but getting there is half the fun as they say. There is a surprise ending that I thought was pretty clever. I won't reveal it here, but suffice it to say, you will be in for a shock. Cheers!
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, September 30, 2012
By
slinkyshea - See all my reviews
This review is from: Gateway of the Sun: A Novel (Paperback)
As a fan of esoteric knowledge and an individual who often wonders about what could be out in the world that we don't know about I loved this book. Although it might be fiction if you do further research into the topics that are brought up in the novel you might be asking yourself the very same questions I started asking and that is "how close did Michael J. DeRosa get to the forbidden truth without even realizing it?" This books touches on many topics such as Ayers Rock is Australia, moon, mars, and much more. At first you might say "this is just a spin off of other books or theories such as Area 51 series or the ideas of Richard Hoagland" but this story is one of a true master mind of thought and ideas. What makes this book so different is that the main characters are not military personnel who can fight their way through anything, these characters are teenagers who go on a adventure of a lifetime. I often wondered what i would do if i was in their shoes.
In conclusion this is a must read for all science fiction fans and people that are interested in esoteric knowledge or as I like to say if your interested in the TRUTH.