The Ancillary Mark Daniel A Cohen Books
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The legend of the Ancillary flower has existed for centuries. Foretold to bring out the limitless potential of its bearer, the flower and the legend have been forgotten by many. Recently, strange events in a shrouded Tibetan town have sparked rumors among those who still believe. Jacob Deer is a quirky young man, bound for college, with an eccentric old librarian for a best friend, an obsession with sitting down in elevators, and a strange birthmark on his hand that's shaped mysteriously like the markings on the Ancillary's petals. When Jacob's mentor Mr. Maddock reveals to him his connection with the legendary Ancillary, it sets in motion a series of events that sends Jacob and friends across the world. Alongside an alluring young woman, a marine-reject, and a Tibetan kid obsessed with comic books, Jacob must face off against a vengeful maniac for the fate of the flower, the legend, and all mankind.
The Ancillary Mark Daniel A Cohen Books
The Ancillary's Mark is a combination of adventure, fantasy, books and romance.Jacob is what you would politely describe as quirky. He's 18 years old and hasn't had many girlfriends because of his eccentricities. His alarm clock rings to a James Bond theme, he has a picture of a young Sean Connery next to his bed and he has color coded post-it notes to mark his mood while reading a book. That way when he picks it back up he can channel that mood again before reading on (I actually kind of like that one!). He's almost a little too weird and perfect but I couldn't help liking him anyway. There are too few good guys in books these days and he is just one of the sweetest, even with his oddities. Jacob isn't bothered by any of it though and has always felt a pull to a greater destiny.
The stories of great technological advances taking place in a small Tibetan town grab elderly librarian Mr. Maddock's attention. Mr. Maddock has been a good friend and father figure to Jacob over the years and now has to explain Jacob's part in the Ancillary legend.
The Ancillary is a small blue flower that contains pollen that is believed to give the person who finds it limitless knowledge, allowing them to find their true destiny. This person could shape the future of mankind. The flowers petals are the same shape as a birthmark on Jacobs palm signifying that he may be the one who is meant to find the flower. Unfortunately another man, Marrow (because of his bone markings on his skin) has the same birthmark but has far less humanitarian intentions if he is the one to gain the power over the flower. (FLOWER POWER! Sorry - couldn't resist) It's a race to see who can get to the Ancillary in time and which one is destined for greatness. Jacob embarks on his quest with the help of the beautiful Sophia, Mr. Maddock's granddaughter and Diego, their body guard in a battle of good vs. evil.
This isn't really my genre of reading but it was a fun, fantasy adventure. Cohen writes the legend in great detail and I enjoyed the interactions with the people they meet along the way. One notable character was another quirky young boy, Clark, who is a super hero fanatic with gifts of his own.
One thing that bothered me though is Jacob's little band of heroes were so nice, so eternally optimistic that when confronted with Marrow, who is truly an evil sadistic man, it was almost jarring. Jacob's side of the story would make for a fun, younger YA read, but some of Marrow's actions might not be advisable for those same readers. (Note: I'm not a parent so I'm only guessing here. I'm judging by what my nieces and nephews read and enjoy and what their mom would approve of.)
There's a touch of romance and lots of adventure with a nicely wrapped up ending. I kept hoping for some deeper character development. I enjoyed everyone but wasn't quite on the edge of my seat in a panic over everyone's fate. Although I love a stand-alone book once in a while this might have been one of those cases that a series would have been in order to slowly develop and mature the characters a bit.
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The Ancillary Mark Daniel A Cohen Books Reviews
This book had me at colored-coded bookmarks. I knew from right then that Jacob Deer and I are kindred spirits. Jacob Deer is like your average teen. He likes to read, loves animals, and is the 'chosen one'. Actually he's nothing like your average teen. After all his best friend is an elderly librarian, Mr. Maddock. Mr. Maddock has been keeping secrets, the most important secret is that Jacob is the key to a mythical flower that is said to illuminate the potential in all that it reaches. Mr Maddock sends Jacob, his granddaughter Sophia, and military trained Diego, in search of this flower. The adventure begins here because they are not the only ones looking for this flower. They travel to Tibet with a crazy pilot named Rosie. The characters are great each in their own way. Even the evil characters are great. My favorite character, besides my kindred spirit Jacob, is Clark. Clark is a comic book loving genius. I loved the story line. It was adventurous, humorous, and exciting to the very end. It has a few twists and turns that keep you guessing. I really enjoyed this book.
To start, Jacob Deer is possibly the most endearing character I have ever read. He's full of quirks and eccentricities that make him weird to most, but he's really just a young man who is trying to be happy. He doesn't conform to everyday behavior, instead, he marches to the beat of his own drum; or better yet, he's the drummer.
Daniel Cohen has created this fantastic journey for Jacob, the gorgeous Sophia, and bodyguard Diego. The three of them travel across the world to Tibet on belief alone (Diego doesn't believe, but he's raking in the big bucks by going). Their search for the Ancillary flower is both thrilling - Cohen changes perspective every few chapters, so I was on the edge of my seat, waiting to get back to these three, or Mr. Maddock (Sophia's grandpa/librarian), or bad guy Marrow - and the search is hilarious. Cohen keeps the mood light the whole way through with Jacob's insistent `humor in every situation' nature and with Tibetan boy Clark (who worships Superman).
The setting becomes a character itself with Cohen's vivid descriptions - I could almost feel the mud squishing underneath my feet and the power rustling through the air. Cohen takes his characters on quite the adventure and it was great to see the development. Some go from non-believers to believers, others crack open their shells so we can see their real selves, and then there's Jacob, who never wavers despite all the trouble he encounters.
My only issues with the book are the overuse of ellipses and the somewhat corny ending. I get how the ending comes to fruition, but it kind of reminds me of the ending to Harry Potter. It's sweet, but corny nonetheless. Aside from that, I loved everything about the book.
The Ancillary's Mark is a great book for anyone and everyone because it doesn't rely on one factor to draw readers in. It's interesting because of the story, but mostly because of the characters. For those of you seeking a good thrill, this is the one for you. I was captivated from the first sentence and surprised by every twist. If you have the chance, be sure to pick this one up.
Opening line There was no conclusion, just a feeling of finality. ~ pg. 5
Favorite lines The doctor told his mother that it was a painless death, but the doctor was a liar.
The pain never went away. ~ pg. 12
And this one
Diego removed his fingers from the earth. "Souls come in different sizes?"
"Of course. Haven't you felt yours growing?" ~ pg. 118
4.5 - Fantastic doesn't do it justice
The Ancillary's Mark is a combination of adventure, fantasy, books and romance.
Jacob is what you would politely describe as quirky. He's 18 years old and hasn't had many girlfriends because of his eccentricities. His alarm clock rings to a James Bond theme, he has a picture of a young Sean Connery next to his bed and he has color coded post-it notes to mark his mood while reading a book. That way when he picks it back up he can channel that mood again before reading on (I actually kind of like that one!). He's almost a little too weird and perfect but I couldn't help liking him anyway. There are too few good guys in books these days and he is just one of the sweetest, even with his oddities. Jacob isn't bothered by any of it though and has always felt a pull to a greater destiny.
The stories of great technological advances taking place in a small Tibetan town grab elderly librarian Mr. Maddock's attention. Mr. Maddock has been a good friend and father figure to Jacob over the years and now has to explain Jacob's part in the Ancillary legend.
The Ancillary is a small blue flower that contains pollen that is believed to give the person who finds it limitless knowledge, allowing them to find their true destiny. This person could shape the future of mankind. The flowers petals are the same shape as a birthmark on Jacobs palm signifying that he may be the one who is meant to find the flower. Unfortunately another man, Marrow (because of his bone markings on his skin) has the same birthmark but has far less humanitarian intentions if he is the one to gain the power over the flower. (FLOWER POWER! Sorry - couldn't resist) It's a race to see who can get to the Ancillary in time and which one is destined for greatness. Jacob embarks on his quest with the help of the beautiful Sophia, Mr. Maddock's granddaughter and Diego, their body guard in a battle of good vs. evil.
This isn't really my genre of reading but it was a fun, fantasy adventure. Cohen writes the legend in great detail and I enjoyed the interactions with the people they meet along the way. One notable character was another quirky young boy, Clark, who is a super hero fanatic with gifts of his own.
One thing that bothered me though is Jacob's little band of heroes were so nice, so eternally optimistic that when confronted with Marrow, who is truly an evil sadistic man, it was almost jarring. Jacob's side of the story would make for a fun, younger YA read, but some of Marrow's actions might not be advisable for those same readers. (Note I'm not a parent so I'm only guessing here. I'm judging by what my nieces and nephews read and enjoy and what their mom would approve of.)
There's a touch of romance and lots of adventure with a nicely wrapped up ending. I kept hoping for some deeper character development. I enjoyed everyone but wasn't quite on the edge of my seat in a panic over everyone's fate. Although I love a stand-alone book once in a while this might have been one of those cases that a series would have been in order to slowly develop and mature the characters a bit.
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