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A man searches for a means of living a more analog life as he goes on a soul-searching journey of life and death in the book “Analog Sun” by Alex Woodard.
The Synopsis
A small book with a big message for anyone searching for life beyond the algorithm.
A lost traveler stumbles onto a hidden path, untouched by code or concrete, in this modern fable about navigating between the world we’ve built and the one that built us.
The Review
This was a thought-provoking, engaging, and compelling read. The author does an incredible job of creating a dream-like, at times chaotic but always driven atmosphere that delves into the core narrative’s themes with ease. The introspective narrative makes an outstanding balance of atmosphere and philosophy, using the protagonist’s story as a lens for a greater societal problem as a whole, and the rich imagery in the author’s writing brings both the beauty and the darker elements of the narrative to life so vividly on the page.
The heart behind this narrative is in the story’s main themes and the rich, character-driven narrative that unfolds. The exploration of addiction, both from substance abuse and technology as a whole, felt honest and visceral on the page, striking at the heart of the lies people tell themselves as they sink more and more into that mindset and behavior. The duality of the protagonist’s personality, from his love of nature and animals to his loss of direction and sense of self as he sinks further and further into his own bad decisions, created a complex character study full of heart and emotion.
The Verdict
Insightful, emotionally-driven, and poignantly written, author Alex Woodard’s “Analog Sun” is a must-read genre fiction drama. The twists and turns in the story, how the story seemed to fuse elements of stories like Requiem for a Dream and The Game with a modern-day twist and yet takes the time to find the glimmers of hope and heart that can be seen when people lend a helping hand, this novel brings both realism and a sense of spirituality to the battle of addiction in fresh and heartfelt ways. If you haven’t yet, be sure to preorder your copy today!
Rating: 10/10
About the Author
Alex Woodard lives with three horses, two dogs, two chickens, and two beautiful humans on a small ranch near the California coast.
His first novel found an early supporter in Woody Harrelson, who said, “Ordinary Soil brings to haunting life the desperate realities of the American heartland, but also offers a glimpse into a better future . . . a call to action for all of us.”
His nonfiction For the Sender book, album, and concert series has garnered praise from Huffington Post (“important, enlightening, and ultimately inspiring”), Deepak Chopra (“a beautiful tribute to the resilience of the human spirit”), Dr. Wayne Dyer (“an inspiring, thought-provoking, and life-changing work”), and Billboard magazine (“one of the year’s most touching, unique releases”), among others. Alex has also toured nationally behind several critically acclaimed albums, earning a few prestigious industry nods while sharing the stage with some of his heroes.
Analog Sun, a sequel to Ordinary Soil, is his second work of fiction.
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