Original and Creative
351215
Loved reading these unique and often real life experiences in these poems.  A  wonderful take on life and writing honest, no-nonsense and straightforward material is just brilliant!  So original and creative. I loved it!  My favorite one is the last poem, As Far As You Can Go..
Can't wait for Vault 2!
1259975
This is a brilliant book and so much more original, creative and refreshing than the umpteen dark retellings of fairy tales. There are some great nuggets of wisdom and the humor and wit are simply wonderful. Read this, even if you don't like fairy tales - you won't be disappointed.
3673126
These songs are a wonderful breath of fresh air to listen to. It's a great first album. I've put almost every song on my ipod. I got to know about the band by viewing their three videos on YouTube. Their music videos are just as good and refreshing as the songs on their album. This group is really creative and inspired. The videos for Something Good Can Work and What You Know are really fun to watch. I don't know if they can keep up this great work on their future albums but I'm definitely going to keep following them!
3083938
This story is definitely unique and creative. The illustrations are quite comical. The story was not our favorite, but I will give it a thumbs up for being out of the ordinary.
2668671
Not your typical "superhero" comic. It's a very original and avant-garde book with great pacing and interesting characters. The verbiage can be difficult at times, but is surprisingly clever. If you're a fan of sci fi it's well worth having to read things a couple of times to get what the character is saying. The art isn't for everyone, but I really liked it and I highly recommend this book!
1151596
Original. Creative. Great opportunity for story telling in your own words.
1198960
I really liked this book. Not only are the main characters completely engaging and multi-dimensional, but they are also capable of continuing their story. The author does a superb job of making you feel the novelty and the anguish of A's strange life. I also feel really drawn to R and I care enough about this book character to want the best for her. Very well done and original. Bravo!
1174292
What I liked about this book was that it was truly original. The concept here is that the protagonist can "psychically" experience other times and places by touching artifacts from those periods. So he becomes involved in an archeological dig which takes him back to the distant past through the unearthed artifacts.  The scenes from the prehistoric past are very well done and again a fresh and unique story.

The only flaw in the novel is the character development, which is a little unbelievable at some points. But if you're looking for a fresh sci-fi story line, this is a good one.
3587132
Now this IS very good! An album full of ideas and musical invention and some very characterful singing. I've only had this album since late 2006, so I probably haven't given it the justice it deserves in the listening department, but I think I know good music when I hear it - well, I try!

Miho Hatori is a very creative and interesting artist and her vision for this album is a compelling one. The music is largly synthesizer/keyboard based and is therefore more colourful and richly layered than guitar based music. "The Spirit Of Juliet" could be played by a quartet of saxophones with an electronic organ. "Walking City" has a rhythmic thump over some casiotone-like keyboard lines - the song is a little like a daydream. "Today Is Like That" features an acoustic guitar and some ambient percussion & sounds. "The River Of 3 Crossings" has music quite similar to that heard on the Roisin Murphy solo album. In fact, as an artist, Miho Hatori is on the same creative side of the fence as Roisin Murphy and Bjrk. I actually think I like Miho-chan's album better than Ms Murphy's (which I liked at lot!) and I think she has the potential to rival or even better Bjrk.

"Ecdysis" is splendid, creative and very engaging album and I will certainly be on the look out for anything new from Miho Hatori.
4169800
This album has a great vocalist and the sound overall is so creative. It's a good listen through and through with each time feeling a little different.
21944
This story is short and sweet, yet very interesting and creative. It's good for bedtime or to spark imagination and discussion about many topics, like new friends, new adventures, acceptance of differences, different ways families are built, the need for sleep, appreciation for animals and nature. The illustrations are colorful and intriguing. It's imaginative, unique and positive. The large print is helpful. I feel it needs a hard cover to protect the big beautiful pictures. Still, the price is right, so you can buy several copies. Can't wait for more books by this author.
2937540
This was an inventive and incredible story that was written by a very creative mind. I loved it from start to finish.
1910158
This is a great story, a fun and exciting read. I especially liked the way the author handled Alex's various relationships with best friend Cindy, his sister, and the vampire Victoria. I found myself really caring about these characters and invested in what happens to them.

Another strong point is the originality of Alex's character. He's unique and different, with an unusual set of characteristics. I read a lot of scifi, urban fantasy and horror stories and don't run across completely completely new types of protagonist as often as I would like. Kudos to the author for his creativity.

I eagerly await more stories about Alex, Cindy, Victoria, et. al.
945008
Fun, interesting and it csptivated your imagination. The writing was fresh and creative, and the characters were real. Overall, an enjoyable read. Highly recommend.
624382
Rafer Thorne is an amazing work of creative imagination expressed through captivating storytelling and richly detailed artwork. It borrows liberally from traditional fantasy but also brings a truly original story and a fresh set of characters from another world and weaves them into our own.

The rich universe of Thyllahndor, which includes both Earth and Kynmahnduu, has been meticulously crafted with a fully developed backstory and filled with an astounding assortment of creatures. Some you will find familiar (humans, elves, faeries, goblins) while others are so uniquely imagined that they defy description by words alone. The only way to tell such a story is with detailed imagery, especially of the characters. Fortunately, the book is lavishly illustrated and, in my opinion, the exquisite but quirky artwork is by itself worth the price of the book.

A big part of what makes this book so enchanting is the way the authors deftly interweave the starkly contrasting characters and layers of reality. There is a strong theme of contrast in how each character sees their world. Some, like Mrs. Grey, are trapped in their own self-made stiflingly small worlds while others, like Granny Pearl or young Grace ODonaghue seem trapped by earthly circumstances but are actually visionary souls with other-worldly wisdom. The main characters are also a study in contrast, with the ethereal beauty and delicate sensitivities of Kiyah versus the volcanic emotions and nitty-gritty street smarts of Rafer. And, of course, there is the contrast between Earth and Kynmahnduu and the many contrasting layers of good and evil that weave their way through both worlds.

That brings me to the one thing I like most about this book, which is the strong undercurrent of spiritual insight that quietly gives it a special kind of depth. As the story unfolds, you will be tempted at times to take it lightly, as if it were just another entertaining bit of fantasy with which to pass the time. And, indeed, it is very entertaining and downright fun to read when you are looking for an escape. But after awhile you will sense something more  something much deeper  and that feeling will continue to grow as the characters become more complex and continue to struggle on their spiritual journey to find both themselves and their way home.

My only disappointment with the story is with some of the loose threads that are not completely tied up in the climatic ending. I know this book is only Volume 1 of a multi-part series and so some loose ends are to be expected but its still disappointing to not be able to immediately pick up the second book to see how the larger story plays out.

It's been a long time since I indulged in a fantasy novel. Ive tried a few that I never finished because they seemed to be just too shallow or predictable. I suppose I was spoiled early on by authors like J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and George McDonald, who seemed to paint such vivid pictures of other worlds and yet found a way to make them somehow reflect our own in the most meaningful ways. I won't go so far as to say that Rafer Thorne is in the same league as those classic works. What I will say is that anyone who enjoys the breadth of imagination and depth of spiritual meaning in those kinds of stories will surely enjoy this book.
4183808
Very original and current artwork shared by real artists. Not pretty illustrations with no thought or originality. I read some reviews from people fussing about the black pages:  I had a great time with my white and light colored pencils creating a picture on it. If you are not creative yourself and not a fan of current art trends; well , skip it. Or open your mind a bit. Art is any expression of your vision of the world and it does not have to be any particular style!
1799197
Very original and a great read.  Will get more from this author.