The author sent me an ARC of this book (pdf format) in exchange for an honest review.
My rating: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Plot
(by Goodreads)
Christmas Eve 1928 gave birth to a yearly phenomenon in South Africa. A herd of false killer whales were found beached upon the shore. It has also given birth to the story of two young children who meet an old woman named Kima. Kima somehow knows why this has happened, but that’s not all she knows. The children, Alex and Alice, realize that there is more to this woman than what meets the eye, and ear. She will reveal to them a tale, a mysterious story she claims was passed on to her by a mythical Black Seagull.
Derived from both historic tales and figures, Kima is a fictional character portrayed in a way that makes her become real.
| Genre(s): | Literature & Fiction > Mythology & Folk Tales |
| Series: | n.a. |
| Length: | 140 pages |
| Release date: | 2016-11-03 |
Teaser
She gazed at the small child and she saw her feelings through the little girl’s gestures; it was the same way she had felt when she had looked at the birds earlier that day. Alice met the same eyes that were inspecting her. Noticing the odd way the old woman was looking at her, she stopped biting her nails.
‘It’s not your fault child’ the old woman said.
‘Don’t worry, Kima can tell.’
My Opinion
This book introduces you to Alice and Alex, two white children in South Africa. After more or less falling over false killer whales beached on the shore they meet Kima – a wise woman who tells them an unforgettable story.
With Kima, A. H. Amin has created a remarkable story of two children and a wise woman. Kima’s story, told to her by the Black Seagull, leaves an impression – not only on Alice and Alex; I could hear her voice in my mind. The tale of courageous allies and their endeavour to save the world is beautiful. It is a good read, drawing you close to Kima, Alice, Alex, and the tale. Respect for nature should be on our minds, listening instead of being indifferent. A. H. Amin was inspired by an article about suicide whales on the beaches of South Africa, he did some research on whales and learned that whales use the Earth’s magnetic field to navigate. ‘What if a magnetic field generated by a different source could influence and affect whales?’ Kima, Alice, and Alex are of sufficient depth – as well as believable. The story has a good flow.
This is a book for you if you like mythology and folk tales, as well as nature and food for thought.
Recommended.
In brief:
| Cover | ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ |
| Writing | ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ |
| Plot | ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ |
| Characters | ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ |
| Mood | Suspenseful |
| Pace | Steady |
| POV | First person – past tense |
| Language |  |
| Violence | |
| Sexual content | |
About the author
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Please take a look at my statement on reading in My train of thoughts on …reading. Now I am asking you. 🙂
My questions for you bibliophiles:
What about you? What did you think about Kima? Or – if you did not yet read Kima – are you now interested in reading it yourself?
I am looking forward to reading your comments. 🙂
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Hello! It’s been a long time. I wanted to now if you can help me… again. Since Christmas is close by, I wonder if you would be interested in posting my book on your social media as a Christmas read, since the story does take place in Christmas. I would really appreciate it.
That’s where my book can be found. Thank you and have a blessed year 🙂
Hello again, sure. If you would like something special, just send the specifics along with your favourite publishing date(s). 🙂
Thank you very much. I’ll send you the link to Amazon and Barnes and Noble, they are available in most online stores too.
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/kima-mr-a-h-amin-dds/1125079320
Here’s also a link to your review of my story if you’d like to share it too 🙂
https://mytrainofthoughtson.wordpress.com/2017/02/07/kima-by-a-h-amin/
Thank you very much and I really appreciate it, Karen.
Have a wonderful year.
Ahmed 🙂
Thank you, Ahmed. I will prepare something for the weekend (Fri-Sun) to come.
Looking forward to that! Thank you so much! 🙂
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“An unforgettable story” Check out the new review of my novella Kima; a light read with a heavy message
Thank you once again for writing ‘Kima’ – a story with a message to be told.
And thank you for helping me spread that message. 🙂
My pleasure. 🙂
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I’m really honored that you enjoyed my novella. I really placed all my efforts to make my story as original as possible.
I hope my tale had added something meaningful to your life, and I wish you all the best for this year.
~ Ahmed H. Amin
I am very glad that you offered me your novella for reading, Ahmed. It is a real gem, and I highly appreciate why you wrote this story. I could even hear Kima’s voice…
Your story has a message – an important message! Message received.
I have to agree with John, Karen – it’s fantastic that you read such a wide range of books.
Thank you very much for the praise, Teri. Despite having my favourite genres, I am always willing to test other genres as well.
This looks tasty. hehehe
Anna from elements of emaginette
You would enjoy reading it, Anna.
Not sure about Kima but have to admire your wide range of material on which you write reviews. The book does sound interesting although I’m not much of a fan of folk tales. Maybe this would be a good one to try.
It is a quite unusual read, John. A story inside a story can be charming.
Alice and Alex learn to see the world from a different angle – a good message. I also liked how the author was inspired to write this book. It might not be for everyone, I liked it (respecting nature, fighting against prejudice, etc.).
Thanks, Karen. 🙂