Apotheosis: The Age of Awakening, by Patrick Gear
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Apotheosis is a story of Newfoundland - a retelling of Newfoundland's history, with a focus on the 20th Century, in the form of a Greek Epic. Set in a primeval alternate version of the Avalon Peninsula called Kyandara (the Free North), the story transplants Newfoundland and Newfoundlanders into an ancient Mediterranean-like world of diverse islands, warring city-states, fantastic creatures and dangerous voyages. A series of events befalls this island nation, both fantastical and eerily familiar as history unfolds again, with Newfoundland folklore, culture and character all prominently on display. The narrative itself features a large cast of characters but focuses on Darek the apprentice apothecary, a quiet and unassuming young man. His life takes an unexpected turn when his home receives a visit from a long lost hero of a foreign land, followed by a strange vision visited on Darek himself. He must eventually leave his island and plunge into the unknown, leaving behind a country to which he may never return, or which he may not recognize even if he does.
Apotheosis: The Age of Awakening, by Patrick Gear- Published on: 2015-11-22
- Released on: 2015-11-22
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About the Author Patrick C. Gear is a pharmacist from Placentia Bay, Newfoundland. His love of storytelling, science and the rugged beauty of rural Newfoundland fueled his vision of the Apotheosis series. The Age of Awakening is his first novel.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Apotheosis: The Age of Awakening By Brittany Churchill The Age of Awakening, Patrick C. Gear's first novel in the Apotheosis series, blends various genres to create a truly unique story. It combines Newfoundland history with elements reminiscent of Greek epic (albeit not usually as a poem, save for some brief interludes), while creating a setting where the characters of authors such as Lewis or Tolkien would feel at home. Newfoundlanders will recognize allusion to common traditions and elements of our collective history, but these are distinct enough within the story such that they can be universally enjoyed. Throughout the story, there are allegorical references to the impact that humans have on our environment whether through industry or prolonged war, as well as the natural disasters that can result from this activity. These themes play out in a story that includes richly described characters and their interactions.The protagonist of the novel is Darek, a young apothecary with somewhat mysterious origins. He is the son of a Kyandaran mother and a Southarc father. Most of the characters hail from Kyandara, an island nation not unlike Newfoundland. However, these characters rarely have any contact with their Southern counterparts, the Southarcs, aside from encounters with sailors (such as Darek's father). This leads to much disquiet on Darek's part concerning his identity, but also sets him up as a character with a unique connection to the ocean, beyond that of the other characters. Darek has an improbable romantic bond with a delphin, which further indicates his connection with the ocean and also serves to demonstrate a concept that runs throughout the novel: that animals are no different than people and should be respected and treated as such. Of note, as Darek is an apothecary by trade there are several subtle references to pharmaceutical and chemical concepts that may be amusing to those knowledgeable in that subject matter.A host of other characters, both animal and human, are introduced in the story. In fact, much of the first half of the novel serves to introduce us to these characters. A prominent family are the Farnes, reminiscent of a typical rural family. Although the eldest male son (simply named Farne, his father being Old Farne) takes the most prominent role in this story, the other members of the family are also colourful characters. In particular, Young Mally Farne seems poised to take a more prominent role in future installments of the trilogy. Another well-defined character is Sartorian, Darek's friend and mentor. He records the stories of this society as they occur so that they will not be lost in time, something that perhaps should have been done more often throughout our own history. There is also Galeor, a true living legend for the inhabitants of Kyandara and Gimencia. His arrival acts as a catalyst for many of the events that occur later in the story. His lascivious equine companion Nacepannes often provides some comic relief. In one instance, his interactions with Pluricorns (a mythical creature that seems to be a combination of a moose and a unicorn) and in particular, a lack of knowledge concerning the identities of the pluricorns he decided to mate with results in a contrived situation that becomes a farcical scene. While providing a measure of comedy to break up the dramatic storylines, this scene could be considered as one of the weaker points in the novel.As the story progresses it breaks off into two decidedly different storylines, each subtly taking the style of two different genres. Farne and his counterparts, a group of hoplites, begin a series of battles reminiscent of those in the greek tradition. Those who are fans of battle sequences (unlike this reviewer) should be entertained by the raw, gory descriptions contained throughout these storylines. There is plenty of fighting with scimitars and sarissas, as well as a more modern approach with primitive explosives. However, as history and any greek tragedy would tell us, success in warfare leads to hubris in even the most well-intentioned of men and the novel duly explores the after-effects of this type of thinking. Newfoundlanders in particular should recognize one particularly poignant scene that ensues. Their enemies are a ghoulish race called the Garmen. These creatures and their actions are representative of the industrialized nature of our society, right down to the thick, sticky flammable liquid (easily recognizable as a certain familiar fuel) that flows in their veins. They are compelled to build machines for an evil god, despite the fact that they have no idea what the machines are for (and neither does the reader). The purpose of these machines is one of the many open-ended questions we are left with at the end of the novel.While this is taking place, Darek and Sartorian go on a quest that is much more comparable to typical fantasy fare. At the behest of an Oracle, Darek voyages to unknown lands in the North. This leads to the discovery of uncharted islands and fantastical creatures. This component of the story will appeal to those who enjoy tales of sea-faring. Along with the mystical nature of the quest, the daily challenges of a sailor's life are well-accounted for, keeping the story somewhat rooted in reality. While it is not a pirate adventure by any means, the reader will most certainly be reminded of that type of tale. The many obstacles along the journey from shark attacks, to icy storms, as well as the attitudes of a weary and disillusioned crew serve to create an intriguing story that is not only about a voyage, but is also about the ensuing struggle to survive the trip. As a side note, a vividly described scene involving a bridge will evoke a strong sense of dread and panic in those who have any sort of fear of heights. This is just one of many instances in the novel where the detailed level of description draws the reader into the story and makes it easy to imagine the fictional world that has been created.Over the course of thirty-six chapters, a story unfolds that is difficult to describe in a short review. This analysis mainly touches on some points of interest in one reader's opinion, but there are many important elements of the novel that I have not discussed. The Age of Awakening should have a broad appeal, as it borrows story-telling elements from several genres and weaves several distinctly different stories together to create a storyline that is surprisingly comprehensible and relatively easy to follow. The resolution to this portion story leaves many questions unanswered, and I, for one, am eager to learn how the rest of the story unfolds.
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