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What is found within the depths of the human soul? Does wickedness linger, as if the Devil's thumb is ready to pluck the strings of certain choices? And with the strumming, just how far will Evil spread?13 is the story of random souls pitted against the tragedy of the modern world. What is their connection, if any? Nameless; are these merely humans whose weaknesses force them to commit heinous crimes, or demons under the skin, aware of their sins yet indifferent to the outcome?Will they decipher the unknown and make it out alive?Who is watching, what is the end?13 examines the modern world, its failings, its image, its ever increasing race to destruction - its collapse of values meant to further mankind rather than annihilate. It questions choices, peering into the distorted ethics and morals of where humanity stands today, what it has lost and whether or not there is any hope for the future. If morals have become simplistic and vague, tainted intellectually and rigid, can it only give rise to succumbing to personal motives and flaws, focussing only on self-preservation? Or is it a result of what has been lost in the face of progress? Where such ideology needs re-evaluating; where tradition, continuity, conservation, stability and constraints on behaviour have great value...maybe progress is the expression of ruin after all?13 wallows in horror, not only in blood but the psychological neglect of why the modern world must be wary of its way forward and not succumb to self-interests, where greed, amongst other negative traits, is personified to such an extent that nothing is left to save us.13 could be seen as a résumé of failures, yet, for those who read it, maybe it will filter enough into consciousness that the tide may be turned. Or perhaps Destiny has other ideas?Warning: strong language and scenes of violence /horror/drugs/sex… (más)
This is a unique, provocative, insightful, wonderfully weird story.
The first 13 chapters are all told from the perspectives of different characters. While seemingly unrelated, these vignettes share a common theme. We look at how values and motivations shape choices, and how those choices ultimately shape our lives, setting us toward our ultimate destination.
Powell has a gift for bringing characters to life. Each has his/her own personality, full developed and captured in a way that feels real. We're shown all the nuances and idiosyncrasies that make us individuals.
The final chapter masterfully ties together all of the previous chapters, bringing the characters together for a fascinating finale. ( )
What is found within the depths of the human soul? Does wickedness linger, as if the Devil's thumb is ready to pluck the strings of certain choices? And with the strumming, just how far will Evil spread?13 is the story of random souls pitted against the tragedy of the modern world. What is their connection, if any? Nameless; are these merely humans whose weaknesses force them to commit heinous crimes, or demons under the skin, aware of their sins yet indifferent to the outcome?Will they decipher the unknown and make it out alive?Who is watching, what is the end?13 examines the modern world, its failings, its image, its ever increasing race to destruction - its collapse of values meant to further mankind rather than annihilate. It questions choices, peering into the distorted ethics and morals of where humanity stands today, what it has lost and whether or not there is any hope for the future. If morals have become simplistic and vague, tainted intellectually and rigid, can it only give rise to succumbing to personal motives and flaws, focussing only on self-preservation? Or is it a result of what has been lost in the face of progress? Where such ideology needs re-evaluating; where tradition, continuity, conservation, stability and constraints on behaviour have great value...maybe progress is the expression of ruin after all?13 wallows in horror, not only in blood but the psychological neglect of why the modern world must be wary of its way forward and not succumb to self-interests, where greed, amongst other negative traits, is personified to such an extent that nothing is left to save us.13 could be seen as a résumé of failures, yet, for those who read it, maybe it will filter enough into consciousness that the tide may be turned. Or perhaps Destiny has other ideas?Warning: strong language and scenes of violence /horror/drugs/sex
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The first 13 chapters are all told from the perspectives of different characters. While seemingly unrelated, these vignettes share a common theme. We look at how values and motivations shape choices, and how those choices ultimately shape our lives, setting us toward our ultimate destination.
Powell has a gift for bringing characters to life. Each has his/her own personality, full developed and captured in a way that feels real. We're shown all the nuances and idiosyncrasies that make us individuals.
The final chapter masterfully ties together all of the previous chapters, bringing the characters together for a fascinating finale. ( )