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Kevin O'Flaherty is an independent author who likes writing about culture and people with virtues and vices. He believes the most important aspect in life are the interactions between characters. Please support indie authors and write honest reviews and ask for their books at the library.
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Kevin es autor independiente que escribe sobre culturas y los valores y vicios de las personas. Cree que lo más importante de la vida son los intercambios entre personas. Eschar una mano a los autores autónomos y piden los libros en la biblioteca. Mil gracias
Reviewed by Paul Zietsman for Readers' Favorite
The Evolution of Nora O'Brien Pacheco by Kevin O'Flaherty is a coming-of-age story with themes of travel, friends and family, and peer influence. Teenage Nora goes from her home country Spain to a summer boarding school in Wales. She makes friends, discovers a mystery that needs to be solved, and embarks on an exciting adventure. When she returns home, she has to deal with a family crisis and gets involved with the wrong crowd. In the face of adversity, she learns from her mistakes, and her story culminates in her traveling to South America. After a brief period in Argentina, she goes to Peru, where she visits a friend she had made in Wales. She goes hiking in Machu Picchu, the ancient Incan citadel, learning more about the world with each of her travels.
Kevin O'Flaherty cleverly uses his characters to explore a variety of languages, arts, and cultures, and there is a lot to learn from Nora's travels. In the face of peer pressure, Nora stands up to a negative group of friends and for what is right. She became a true heroine to me, and, throughout the story, her character is noble, charming, and endearing. The author's character development is on point. The story is flowing and succinct, translating into an absorbing and enjoyable read that is light and charming. Often brimming with adventure, as well as being intellectually stimulating, The Evolution of Nora O'Brien Pacheco is an engaging story with authentic characters and meaningful themes.
