Title: JOSHUA: The Odyssey of an Ordinary Man
Author: Theckedath M. Mathew MD
Publisher: Odyssey Press, Inc.
ISBN: 0988713004
Pages: 596
Genre: Historical Fiction
Reviewed by: Aaron Washington
Hollywood Book Reviews
The storytelling in JOSHUA: The Odyssey of an Ordinary Man by author Theckedath M. Mathew MD, is nothing short of exceptional. The author knows how to capture the reader’s attention by including amusing literary elements in his story. The first thing you notice about Theckedath M. Mathew’s writing is his attention to detail. The author’s brilliance starts to show when you open the first page of the book and keeps going until the last page. He knows how to keep his readers hooked. He creates something unique about each character that will have the reader fall in love with either their traits or way of doing things. Theckedath M. Mathew’s book is a must read for every lover of historical fiction. Not only is one entertained, but also thoroughly exposed to ancient culture and how civilization happened.
JOSHUA: The Odyssey of an Ordinary Man is a historical fiction book which follows a story similar to that of Jesus Christ. In the book, readers follow a teenage Jewish boy and his journey through adulthood until he is 30. This character is one that readers will certainly adore. Following his life from when he was a 13-year-old carpenter boy to this grown 30-year-old was fascinating. I like how the author captured events in the book; one gets the impression of being in the same location as the characters thanks to the author’s vivid description. As we follow this young man’s journey, we get to see how boys transform into men and how they relate with different things and groups of people. The society in JOSHUA: The Odyssey of an Ordinary Man is different from today’s society. I like how the author made the contrast as one could be able to compare different things between the society in the book and the world which we know today.
One thing that every reader will appreciate is the research that went into making JOSHUA: The Odyssey of an Ordinary Man. One can spot historical accuracies and even agree on new concepts the author added. Reading Theckedath M. Mathew’s work was a delight for me as I got to learn about so many things that I had no idea of. It is impossible to put this book down once you start reading. Readers become engrossed in the plot with the addition of every new character or storyline. Characters in JOSHUA: The Odyssey of an Ordinary Mansurrounding the main character were my favorite as the author made them tough, charming and interestingly ambiguous. Minor characters excelled in their roles too.
Before you read this book you may assume that it reads like a religious book; that is not the case. JOSHUA: The Odyssey of an Ordinary Man is fascinating and gets more interesting as every new story is introduced. The book can be enjoyed by both Christians and non-believers. This is a book that any avid reader would want to have. The arrangement of the story, characterization, suspense, plot twists and amazing research that went into the writing are some of the major features that make the reading worthwhile.