The Secret of A Spicy Jalapeno by Charlie Courtland

The story is chalk full of vivid descriptions that are carefully constructed to forge a lasting impression. Also, reading Caraliza by Joel Blaine Kirkpatrick and highly recommend this book too. Will appear on my 'Best of 2010' book list. So I say, give in to the journey, the repetition, and try to hang on until the end.

There is repetition of both journeys and certain wordy scenes, but when viewing the text in it's entirety, it seems so connected to the flow that if cut, the story might suffer some of it's beauty and richness. Certainly, there are aspects that I could mention that might make the story more entertaining, but it would come at a cost. It seems I'm having my own internal debate when it comes to finding flaws with the text. Those who have studied creative writing will undoubtedly enjoy this book because it is a wonderful example of the use of style and a refreshing reminder of why we write and study the classics. Being jolted from one shift in time and placed in another is a unique style quality of the writing. In this case, it enhances the written word and seduces the reader into the breathing text. Where someone might think it a mistake, it is actually enriching the experience. Often, writer's bend to format habits to please the general reading audience. At first, I was disoriented at the lack of *** to indict a shift in time, but then I realized what a stylistic necessity it was to omit the breaks from the pages. The rhythmic tone waves from one world to the next, taking the reader into one life and then, pulling them out to awaken in another. The style is merciless and I can only hope it is appreciated by those who read it.

'Shared' is a unforgiving and unforgettable tale that will linger long after you put it down.

The Secret of A Spicy Jalapeno by Charlie Courtland