IN THE MATTER OF NIKOLAS TESLA: A Romance of the Mind
By Anthony Flacco
I try to write succinct reviews with no spoilers. That is what I posted
on AMAZON under the title ELECTRIFYING (yes the pun was intended), for Anthony
Flacco’s Book In The Matter of Nikolas Tesla; a Romance of the Mind.
I enjoyed the book tremendously and as others have chosen to write
reviews full of spoilers I decided to write a LONG version here.
The opening chapter is more about Thomas Edison than Nikolas Tesla, and
I must admit at first it confused me a little but after I got into the book I
chose to go back and re-read the first chapter and smiled as I thought; Very
clever Mr. Flacco. Here the author sets the tone for the theme that Nikolas
Tesla was surrounded but strong powerful individuals and organizations that
blocked his amazing progress and accordingly that of the world as a whole.
Today in the United States when we can see members of congress smiling
and gloating that they managed to derail something just to make the president
look bad; even if it hurts the country or society; background checks for guns
anyone? It is very easy to grasp the manner in which NIKOLAS TESLA was treated.
The book cleverly presents Nikolas Tesla as a man with a muse with
which due to his religious upbringing he has a complicated and tortured
relationship. It is a very clever way to
show the struggles of the genius that was Nikolas Tesla.
The scientific experiments; whether in the form of success of failures
will leave a curious reader wanting for more and Mr. Flacco very graciously
offers sources in his afterword including a documentary for those who prefer to
read fiction but are indeed curious about facts.
In my Amazon review I compare my experience to reading this book to
Irving Stone’s biography of Vincent Van Gogh. The books are absolutely different
but both books succeeded in pulling at my heartstrings and made me feel deeply
for the historical figure.
In a very detailed and interesting review @ http://kddidit.wordpress.com/ I read that the reviewer felt …. “I wish
I had a time machine and could go back and help this man.” I read
a few other reviews and all seem to feel like embracing, helping and being
there for Nikolas Tesla, which means that Mr. Flacco really succeeded in
bringing the scientist in a very real way into our minds and hearts.
5.0 out of 5
stars * * * * * ELECTRIFYING, May 6,
2013
By
This
review is from: In the Matter of Nikola Tesla: A Romance of the Mind
(Kindle Edition)
First let me say that this book makes me wish there
were more than five stars to rate it, far more.
It is absolutely electrifying!
The author's creative use of the muse Karina is very clever and entertaining. Each chapter is exciting and informative.
When I was 17 Irving Stone's Book LUST FOR LIFE made me fall in love with Vincent Van Gogh. I am now past 50 years old and I never expected an author to make me feel that way again, Mr. Anthony Flacco did.
This is an extraordinary historical Biography, full of courage and information; I checked, his account is historically accurate and his prose and imagination make the reader soar hand in hand through the life and inventions of Nikolas Tesla.
Readers be warned that you will fall in love with Nikolas Tesla as much as you will be sorely disappointed by other historical figures.
It is absolutely electrifying!
The author's creative use of the muse Karina is very clever and entertaining. Each chapter is exciting and informative.
When I was 17 Irving Stone's Book LUST FOR LIFE made me fall in love with Vincent Van Gogh. I am now past 50 years old and I never expected an author to make me feel that way again, Mr. Anthony Flacco did.
This is an extraordinary historical Biography, full of courage and information; I checked, his account is historically accurate and his prose and imagination make the reader soar hand in hand through the life and inventions of Nikolas Tesla.
Readers be warned that you will fall in love with Nikolas Tesla as much as you will be sorely disappointed by other historical figures.
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