I love the conversational way the author shares his story. Takes me right in like a great big hug. MALAIKA by Van Heerling comforts you as the tale plays out. The writing is smooth and sharp. Never trying too hard. Written in a realistic familiar tone. I love that inviting feeling that was MALAIKA. I was entertained and captivated at the same time. I loved the telling of the story. Really grabbed my attention. A beautifully crafted adventure that was vivid and moving. Highly recommend! This was a surprising find. I like to download from Amazon's top 100 (free) best seller's list and I stumbled upon this novella. I didn't know what I was getting into and there's not many books that can bring a literal tear to my eye, but this one certainly did. It's short, yet touching. I wish I could do this book (and author) justice by describing it the way it deserves, but I'm no wordsmith. All I know is, I was left with a sense of fulfillment and satisfaction when I least expected it. It was truly wonderful!
Very short book or "booklet", but the writing was beautiful and very touching.
—Nick
different but teaches us important lessons we must all learn.
—Shell88
Ok short story. Kind of have to read between the lines.
—shiva
Wonderful.
—Rachel