Philip Chabot

There are some descriptions on books that really get your attention. I have to admit that Operation Blue Light: My Secret Life Among Psychic Spies by Philip Chabot got my attention. I was rather excited to read it.

First off, Mr. Chabot declares that this is a true story. I don't know much about psychics. I am not saying I don't believe in them, but I will say that I'm a skeptic on who really is and who isn't. I was able to put that aside as I read this book. I am always open minded and willing to learn something new. Most books get me interested in a topic in which I explore later.

All of that aside, I had a really hard time believing anything within this book. It felt more like a fiction novel than a true story. The dialogue wasn't real. I'm even including the psychic `talks'. Everything felt too stiff and forced. It didn't flow well at all. Even as fiction, this book couldn't carry through. Fiction would have more entertainment within it.

The `plot' itself felt like a feeble attempt to create an interesting set of events. I honestly could not see anyone doing what the author did or even react the way he did. The flow of the entire book was jagged.

I honestly felt like the story was being pulled with a piece of thread while it was sitting there like a fifty ton boulder. It was a real struggle to finish the book but I had to know how it ended. Whether or not Mr. Chabot is a real physic, I cannot answer. He is not one to communicate his experiences in a manner that keeps the reader engaged and wanting more.

I will say that it had potential as a good fiction book. I think of the author had gone that route even if he is for real, the book might have been better.

I would have to honestly rate this book a 1 star.

Note: This book was given to me by an associate with no expectation of a positive review.… (més)