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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perspectives: Jeremys Prophecy Dot Com, May 23, 2001
I had to keep reminding myself this is a work of fiction throughout . . . then reality hit me . . . that this is actually not.This is my first experience with an interactive novel, so this read proved to be quite an adventure. Keith Kimmel teamed with Veneer Publishing to create both a virtual and tangible format of this publication coupled with an informative web site. Not only does this mirror the chronicles listed in the book, but it also delivers information about the truths behind mental illness and offers areas to voice the issues. The melodious mix between the eerie realities and fiction lends to the reader's desire to explore beyond the pages of a book. Sam Phillips describes the journey he and his friends Amy, Alex and Marco took in an effort to help their friend, Jeremy Jacobs, deliver a message. Jeremy was imprisoned in a mental institution after attempting suicide November 22, 1998. His failed attempt left him a changed man whom no one understood, that is, until his friends stepped in and decided to help. This effort continues with one glimmer of hope: that their friend experiences the healing he desires . . . or are they in need of the healing? Where does the fiction come in? The story feigns truth in that it is based on actual events. All else, including the name of the institution where Jeremy was incarcerated has been fictionalized when told by the author. This protective courtesy does not shadow the truths behind the reality of the situation described, though. Would I recommend this reading to others? Absolutely. The "must says" guiding you through the text leaves you scratching your head in bewilderment. I found myself eager to learn all I could about this "infamous" Jeremy from beginning to end. I was, however, surprised by the way the book ended. Why? You'll have to read the book for yourself. You'll find yourself wondering, too.
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