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| Elevated, A Tale (Review) |
Title: Elevate Your Awareness
Book: Elevated, A Tale-
Catherine Crumber
Reviewed by R.A. Ross
Date: 11/13/14
Elevated, A Tale
is fearless. This short novel by Catherine Crumber jumps right into the taboo issues
of racial stereotypes, family history, social stigma, religion, kidnapping, and
the sex trade. From the first chapter the reader is taken on a philosophical thrill
ride.
The book centers on the two unlikely main characters J a
used tire distributor and Rachel a social worker, who meet in the elevator of
their residential building. The story progresses as their elevator interactions
become more frequent and personal. Soon they start getting involved with each
other’s lives and together they must solve a mystery they are unwittingly tied
to. This novel has many twists and turns along with emotional highs and lows.
Crumber gets down into the human element and does a great job of showing people
at their best and their worst. The author draws the conclusion that without
family and faith we have nothing.
This novel relies too heavily on dialogue. It seems that
character conversation is used to push the story along instead of allowing the
events grow the narrative arc organically. I wanted to be shown what was
happening and create my own conclusion instead of being told what to think.
There was also some formatting and verb tense errors, but
not enough to detract from the overall message of the piece.
Regardless, I did enjoy reading this novel. It has a strong
emphasis on the importance of family, sexual morals, and the power in a
person’s faith. I think that we need more novels like this where wholesome
behavior is praised and rewarded instead of mocked. This novel will
make you go and hug your children.
I give Elevated, A
Tale by Catherine Crumber 3.5/5 ***
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