It's really tragic the too-high hopes that I had for this novel. My first sign of disappointment began when I saw there was a ghost writer. With few exceptions, when I see a ghost writer, I tend to think less of the novel. Why is there a ghost writer? How much did that writer contribute? In this case: how much of this novel is actually Gillian Anderson, and how much is the ghost writer? I=The plot is a very X-File-esque one: children all over the world are having horrid, trance-like experiences...and this one doctor is trying to make the connection to help them. She is a psychiatrist who utilizes hypnotism. She is also a single mother (unexplained), and has a deaf pre-teen son (not sure why this is the large point that it is), and she is obviously rich (able to fly to Haiti and Iran at the drop of a hat). The characters were not as developed as I would hope...and overall, I was disappointed. :( It's very interesting to read the author blurbs at the end of the book as it was co-written by Gillian Anderson and Jeff Rovin. Anderson's credits are all about her film and TV work with nothing at all about literary accomplishments, while Rovin's are all literary as he has published over 100 books. This leads me to assume that most of the writing is actually his... The writing is very evocative and descriptive. However, the story itself did not grab me. I did like the girl Maanik who is plagued by horrible visions, though.
Do You like book A Vision Of Fire (2014)?
Nice job Agent Scully! I enjoyed the adventure and I'm definitely reading the next in the series!
—jade
Fun, and I'm looking forward to the next. I wish X-Files mythology arcs made that much sense.
—zach
very x file..very good, but I suspect my enjoyment was enhanced by Gillian's narration
—tasha
