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Please review your cart. You can remove the unavailable item s now or we'll automatically remove it at Checkout. Continue shopping Checkout Continue shopping. The Jaguar Prophecies by Phyllis Gunderson. Now she'll have to warn the world of what's coming - before it's too late. Full of action and suspense, this must-read will change the way you think about the past, the present, and the future. While some things of the science nature might go over some people's head, it does not take away from the story and you catch on pretty quickly about what's going or being said.
I enjoyed the amount of research put into this book and really liked the fact that I could search the internet and find more information about it if I wanted to. For those who think this book might be a one-note "doom and gloom" story I can assure you it's not. There is a depth to it that makes it much more 'real' despite the shortness. The character's developments throughout the story has a "natural reaction" feel to the things she is faced with and slowly finds out. I had feared that she would be one of those characters that finds out something terrible and immediately jumps into it full force.
I'll actually probably read this one again at some point. Overall I would recommend this book to other in the subject. As a fan of history and archaeology I suppose I was naturally drawn to it but I could say with confidence that others would also enjoy it. Aug 31, Kathleen rated it liked it Shelves: I won this book through Goodreads First Reads program. I really found it hard to rate because I felt the author wrote it not as just a fictional story but also as a way to get her research and conclusions out to people.
She makes it clear with a quote at the end of the book that that is her intention. So I didn't know whether to critique it as fiction or nonfiction. Regardless, I found the subject matter interesting and a subject that I knew a little about before reading the book. She makes some I won this book through Goodreads First Reads program.
She makes some interesting correlations between different cultures and their calendars and prophecies. I would have to read the source material to really know how accurate she is but it did peak my interest in finding out more. As far as a book of fiction, I found the main character a bit hard to take at times. I just really couldn't identify with her much. I did enjoy the side story about her adopted daughter and their trip to China. Overall I found it to be an entertaining read and very interesting. Jun 22, Saleh MoonWalker rated it liked it Shelves: Aug 19, Gabriella rated it really liked it Recommends it for: Secondly, I have to say that this book is very good.
It's much better than I expected. Basically the book just goes into depth about the origins of Y'know, the world's supposed to end and stuff on December 21, But according to this book the world's not gonna end, it's just gonna get turned upside on its friggin head. I loved the main character, Matt Ho Okay, so I loved the main character, Matt Howard, who is a woman.
Sometimes it just seems that in books authors try to make their characters snarky and clever, but if done wrong it just makes the characters uber-irritating. Or at least I think so. But when done right it can make them extremely likable. Phyllis Gunderson did it right.
I loved Matt, and I never got tired of her. For me, this book is definitely something I'd want to read again, mostly because there's just so much information in it that I couldn't possibly take it all in the first time. I mean this book talks about everything: Which brings me to my next point: I mean, after reading this book I just wanted to stock up on food, and trust me, I would, but I'm not the one that buys the food in my family.
My parents do that since I'm just But I'm seriously thinking about shoving this book down their throats so that we can be prepared. I mean, I'm scared. But I loved all the stuff this book taught me. I just love books that can teach you something and tell a good story. We, the winners, are supposed to read the book then write a good review that'll make others want to read the book too. So I'm just gonna come right out: Read The Jaguar Prophecies dammit! You won't regret it, but if you do I really liked it. Aug 31, Jason Golomb rated it liked it Shelves: Author Phyllis Gunderson's fictional "The Jaguar Prophecies" explores the Mayan mythology in an uneven, but at times extremely well written and enjoyable short novel.
The story takes place in the mid s where Dr. Mathilda Howard, known as Matt, is mistakenly invited to a special event at the Mayan temple complex at Chichen Itza. Matt soon meets a mystical Mayan "Old One" and launches into a series of discoveries that expose how closely the Mayans tracked time as defined by the rotation of the stars in the skies.
This awareness of time wasn't just for its own sake, but tragic world events could be mapped to this star-based time telling. And all indications point to another significant world event coming soon. Matt's told that she's been chosen to warn people of the coming event. She learns along the way that not only was this an obsession for the Mayans, but also the Aztecs, Chinese and ancient Sumerians. When you toss in an international governmental conspiracy and Matt's adopted daughter's pre-teen angst, you have the makings of a pretty interesting tale.
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Gunderson strongly captures Matt's unbelieving and sarcastic attitude to her circumstance and world around her. While dialogue sometimes lacked, Matt's caustic asides helped shaped the character and drew out a couple of laugh-out-louds. Gunderson's biggest miss is her lack of nuanced storytelling. Matt is a little too accepting of the absurdity of the events in which she finds herself immersed. Things progress just a little bit too quickly. An additional hundred pages would've helped flesh out the story and enhance its flow.
This is a good book and a fun read. The story is interesting and the writing is excellent. If you're looking for a light-weight read during this boom of Mayan prophecy writing, then I'd recommend "The Jaguar Prophecies. Aug 31, Chelzee rated it liked it Shelves: You cured by boredom for a day! Second, I just finished the book. And I must say that whoever edited the book did a bogus job when it comes to punctuation. I will now list all of the pages where punctuation errors were found: Some of these pages had multiple errors o First, I am obligated to say that I won this through the Goodreads First Reads giveaway.
Some of these pages had multiple errors on them. Keep in mind that these errors were observed while casually reading the book, and I was not intentionally searching for errors in the text meaning there are probably a lot more that I didn't notice. So, before the book goes to press, I recommend getting someone in to proof-read for punctuation.
Now, about the contents of the book. I rated it 3 stars.
It wasn't bad, but it wasn't all that great either. It was like a second-rate version of a Dan Brown novel, but with less action and fewer explanations about the things being described. The ending was anti-climatic it attempted to be a hopeful message, but in reality just kind of a let-down. The book attempted to do two different stories in one-- the first being an apocalyptic, end-of-the-world prophecy full of ancient rituals and whatnot, the second being a rocky mother-daughter relationship that is resolved after an experience out in the world and a few harsh doses of reality.
To sum up my points: I think the book needs to figure out what genre it wants to be, and a proof-reader needs to be hired or fired. Jan 19, Linda Orvis rated it it was amazing Recommends it for: I loved this book! It is written in the style that an archeologist would write the main character is an older woman, Matt, who is a college professor in archeology. I love Matt's sarcastic, sometimes self deprecating, humor. I laughed aloud many times. Jaguar gives a different slant on the gloom and doom prophesies we've heard so much about.
Gunderson has a quick, journalistic style of writing that keeps you turning the pages. The author fed I loved this book! The author fed the facts to us without author intrusion. I learned many ancient cultural facts that I had no idea existed before I read this book. It's a quick read and leaves you wanting more.
In today's publishing world, long, wordy books are not making it through the slush piles or into publishing houses. It's all about the price it costs to print books and market them. So, Jaguar Prophecies, though short, does its job tells an interesting, exciting story with an economy of words. It also skillfully bridges the gap between science and reading for enjoyment. Jan 02, Tonya rated it it was amazing. Phyllis, the author, is my dad's amazing and delightful cousin. This story brings together all of the prophecies made by different ancient civilizations, which really are fascinating.
Phyllis weaves them into the story of an archaeology professor and her daughter. The book was fun and interesting, but my favorite part was the reference to a wise old lady named Hazel that the main characte Phyllis, the author, is my dad's amazing and delightful cousin. The book was fun and interesting, but my favorite part was the reference to a wise old lady named Hazel that the main character didn't pay enough attention to when she had the chance.
Hazel is my great-aunt, who passed away last summer Jan 12, LeeAnn G rated it liked it Shelves: I just got this through the mail from the First Reads Giveaway at Goodreads. I am estatic to read it and hope to give more info as I read it. I have finished this book. As a history buff, I was enthralled with the ancient cultures and myths that were in the book. From secret covert operations to the calendars that foretells futures of our world. Everything that is needed for an action pack book you have.
I am thankful for the opportunity to be allowed the honor of given my opinion for this boo I just got this through the mail from the First Reads Giveaway at Goodreads. I am thankful for the opportunity to be allowed the honor of given my opinion for this book. Aug 31, Debbie rated it really liked it. I was lucky enough to have my name drawn to receive a copy of this book through Goodreads giveaway program.
This is a new author for me and I can't wait to read this book. What a great thriller.. I was hooked immediately and couldn't turn the pages fast enough!! I loved the story of Matt and her adopted daughter and how their trip to China to find the biological mother ends up providing Matt with more background into her search for the truth.
Would have liked the book to be a bit YEA!! Would have liked the book to be a bit longer. Sep 01, Susanna rated it it was amazing Shelves: This was an amazing book. First of all, it was refreshing to read a book written by a contemporary author who can use proper grammar and has a strong vocabulary. Writing style excluded, even if you do not believe the whole thing, The Jaguar Prophecies gives you a lot of extremely interesting information - with a bibliography to support it. The plot is great and keeps moving while being incorporated with information from anthropology, mythology, astronomy, and geology.
It is a great read for This was an amazing book. It is a great read for any type of reader. I got the book through Goodreads. Aug 18, Christina rated it liked it Shelves: I won this book on Goodreads First Reads giveaway. The pace was steady for most of the book, only slowing down a few times, and I found myself easily drawn into the story.
Gunderson has created compelling web of different prophecies that will leave you wondering if they really are connected. Nov 09, Alice rated it really liked it. It's not perfect, but it was very compelling. Whether you believe in this kind of "thing" or not, it makes for great story-telling.
Aug 31, Rachel rated it it was ok Shelves: This book has an interesting premise--that ancient civilizations knew more than we in the scientific age are willing to admit to ourselves, and that a lot of that knowledge points to the same thing: It tells the story of Matt Howard, an archaeologist who, despite her doubts, is thrust into an investigation of this prophecy when she is given the job of warning her people, while simultaneously trying to survive as a s This book has an interesting premise--that ancient civilizations knew more than we in the scientific age are willing to admit to ourselves, and that a lot of that knowledge points to the same thing: It tells the story of Matt Howard, an archaeologist who, despite her doubts, is thrust into an investigation of this prophecy when she is given the job of warning her people, while simultaneously trying to survive as a single mother with an angry teenage daughter.
The execution of that premise, however, left quite a lot to be desired. The writing was good, but not that of a professional writer of fiction. The pace was often way too rapid to let anything sink in for the reader, and the story is simply not believably told. The coincidences that push the narrator along her path of discovery are unbelievable.
Many events were very contrived, and had clearly been invented just as a way of getting information to Matt. These could have been written more smoothly and believably into the story by an experienced author. An example is when someone slips a card into the Matt's bag, and when she picks it up later she accidentally reads a lot of information that takes up almost two pages , then finds it ridiculous so she refuses to read the other side.
This was so clumsy and unrealistic that it took me right out of the story. Matt herself isn't believable: Other characters are about as realistic her daughter has the temper of a thirteen year old, but the naivete of a nine year old , and there is no real character development for anybody.
Other aspects of the book just don't make sense. There are characters who help Matt understand what is coming and how to do her job--people who already know about the prophecies. If so many already know, why does she need to warn people? Also, some of the ancient knowledge that Matt or the author seems to correlate with the Mayan prophecies really doesn't fit.
I finished this book feeling not that I'd learned something cool, but that everything I'd read about was probably made up. And then I saw from the bibliography that it wasn't On the other hand, I did enjoy hearing some of Matt's sarcastic and interesting thoughts, and I enjoyed the storyline of the tension between her and her daughter and its resolution, particularly their trip to China. I greatly enjoyed seeing into the world of academia from the perspective of professors.
I found some of the theories and different interpretations of real ancient writings quite interesting.
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But I couldn't shake my feeling that this book was self-published and not professionally edited. It could have been much better. I got this book from goodreads' first reads. This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. I just found out that I won this book through Goodreads First Reads program. I think this book is going to be super! I cannot wait to read it so I can review it! I received this book in the mail. I am so excited to read it. I have to finish Apprentice and then I will get this one read. First off, I would love to find Phyllis on "Facebook".
I searched for her today but to no ava I just found out that I won this book through Goodreads First Reads program. I searched for her today but to no avail. I need to know if there will be a follow up to this book. Phyllis, if you read this, please find me on Facebook. I would love to chat with you further.
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Do you have any other books that you have written? I read your bio at the end of the book. This book was incredible to me. It was not over done with details and facts. Everyone has heard of the prophecy of the end of times. Usually I try to avoid these types of talks as they freak me out. I committed to read this book so read I did. I will DEF read this book again. I found myself going through all the emotions Matt went through with each turn of the page. I laughed with her, felt her pain and her happiness.
I give this book 5 stars as it was a new spin on the prophesized "End of Times" to give us all a glimmer of hope and to be on the look out for the Jaguar Lady. Matt aka Mathilda is a archaelogist with a 13 year old daughter that she adopted from China when she was 2 years old. Through a bizarre series of events, Matt is thrust into the role of the single most important prophet that has been recorded in many generations.
Through her journies, Matt not only learns a lot of herself and her 13 year old daughter, but also learns of the ancestors of everyone's past. The discredit that has befallen them over time by the same people that could have recognized their brilliance and warnings to the furture generations.
Matt turns to a married collegue that is the key to her quest.
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With the similarities to their names, both Matt, they learn that they were meant to work together towards one of the most important goals this planet has seen in thousands of years. This book was fast moving and riveting. I was hooked from the beginning. The ancient prophecies and people are brought to life in my mind though this book. Phyllis Gunderson has taken this future doom to a ray of hope for the planet we all call home. Thank you for this chance to read this ARC. I cannot wait to see it on the book store shelves. View all 3 comments. Aug 31, Cindi rated it liked it Shelves: I'm sure that as we get closer to the winter solstice of , a date commonly thought of as the "end of the world" based on ancient Mayan calendars, we will be inundated by even more books and movies depicting the destruction of the world.
The Jaguar Prophecies by Phyllis Gunderson is a novel about an archaeology professor, Matt Howard, who through mistaken identity receives an invitation to a solar show during the fall equinox in Mexico. She misses the show but does have an encounter with a shr I'm sure that as we get closer to the winter solstice of , a date commonly thought of as the "end of the world" based on ancient Mayan calendars, we will be inundated by even more books and movies depicting the destruction of the world.
She misses the show but does have an encounter with a shriveled old Shaman, is drugged and wakes up with the tattoo of a Jaguar on her inner arm.