A Manifold of Bindings

By J.B. Mangold

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B08VX17598
• ISBN13: 9798705722051
• Release Date: February 2021
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

The author’s potential shows through a somewhat muddled story

"A Manifold of Bindings" is the second book in J.B. Mangold’s debut series and was most likely written at the same time as its predecessor. Considering this, it is unsurprising, yet still unfortunate, that it maintains many of the same problems as the first. There are enough technical issues with the writing to be of note including incorrect homophones, excessive use of separation words (ex. began, started, seemed), and improper punctuation which made the sentences harder to read. Problems with a lack of main antagonist and an unfocused story led once more to a lackluster climax. On the other hand, the good of the previous book also carries forward. This story is engaging, exciting, and kept me reading for the duration. There are also several new and interesting characters introduced. Despite the shortcomings of this novel, it is clear Mangold has the most important ingredient for an author: creativity. His vision, ingenuity, and passion make me excited for the future of his writing. If he can simply continue to build his experience and improve his writing skills, he will soon be able to create something truly special.