Sam Harris's Blog: The Substance of Sam
September 1, 2020
And new reviews!
They're building up. This is one happy debut novel author. thanks for your reading and support. I appreciate your ratings and reviews.
Happy Reading!
Sam
"Harris' new novel tells the remarkable life story of a modern-day miracle worker. He expertly and adroitly plays each plotline against the other to create a gripping sense of narrative momentum. The slow, controlled portrayal of adult Theo's progress toward personal redemption is commanding...and culminates in a series of chapters with hefty emotional impact. THE SUBSTANCE OF ALL THINGS is a dramatic and cumulatively powerful tale of one man's healing." (Kirkus)
"A stunning debut novel. A powerful, aching, deeply felt, finely tuned story which will move readers." starred review indicating exceptional merit (Publishers Weekly)
5 out of 5 stars - A must read. "A fine debut novel...touching...healing...a powerful story." (Indie Reader)
"A mesmerizing novel. Poignant and devastatingly evocative, this story about faith, frauds, fear, and finding peace will win over any fan of heartbreaking and heartwarming 20th-century Americana literature." Editor's Pick (Booklife)
"Hardly a typical first novel, THE SUBSTANCE OF ALL THINGS is absorbing, lush, and packed with adventure, tenderness and a gallery of memorably eccentric and deftly drawn characters. TSOAT evokes John Irving's work and also calls to mind Conroy's 'Prince of Tides.' It's a knockout!" (Jim Gladstone, Bay Area Reporter)
“This is an exquisitely-threaded, gripping, and satisfying coming-of-age novel, full of family, friendship, churches, charlatans, mentors, and mystical abilities. Readers will be engaged and enthralled from the first page until the last. The prose here is sophisticated, clear, and wholly memorable, and serves to enhance the exceptional narrative that the author has crafted. The premise behind this wonderful novel is unique, effective, and entirely fresh. The characters are quite amazingly drawn, especially Theo and Frank. Theo, the sensitive young healer, is reminiscent of some of John Irving's young characters.” (The BookLife Prize)
“The Substance of All Things, an often harrowing, beautifully realized story, is an alarmingly relevant novel.” (Oklahoma Magazine)
Happy Reading!
Sam
"Harris' new novel tells the remarkable life story of a modern-day miracle worker. He expertly and adroitly plays each plotline against the other to create a gripping sense of narrative momentum. The slow, controlled portrayal of adult Theo's progress toward personal redemption is commanding...and culminates in a series of chapters with hefty emotional impact. THE SUBSTANCE OF ALL THINGS is a dramatic and cumulatively powerful tale of one man's healing." (Kirkus)
"A stunning debut novel. A powerful, aching, deeply felt, finely tuned story which will move readers." starred review indicating exceptional merit (Publishers Weekly)
5 out of 5 stars - A must read. "A fine debut novel...touching...healing...a powerful story." (Indie Reader)
"A mesmerizing novel. Poignant and devastatingly evocative, this story about faith, frauds, fear, and finding peace will win over any fan of heartbreaking and heartwarming 20th-century Americana literature." Editor's Pick (Booklife)
"Hardly a typical first novel, THE SUBSTANCE OF ALL THINGS is absorbing, lush, and packed with adventure, tenderness and a gallery of memorably eccentric and deftly drawn characters. TSOAT evokes John Irving's work and also calls to mind Conroy's 'Prince of Tides.' It's a knockout!" (Jim Gladstone, Bay Area Reporter)
“This is an exquisitely-threaded, gripping, and satisfying coming-of-age novel, full of family, friendship, churches, charlatans, mentors, and mystical abilities. Readers will be engaged and enthralled from the first page until the last. The prose here is sophisticated, clear, and wholly memorable, and serves to enhance the exceptional narrative that the author has crafted. The premise behind this wonderful novel is unique, effective, and entirely fresh. The characters are quite amazingly drawn, especially Theo and Frank. Theo, the sensitive young healer, is reminiscent of some of John Irving's young characters.” (The BookLife Prize)
“The Substance of All Things, an often harrowing, beautifully realized story, is an alarmingly relevant novel.” (Oklahoma Magazine)
August 8, 2020
more reviews!
It feels good to know that TSOAT is being received so well by critics and the audience.
SHThe Substance of All Things
"Harris' new novel tells the remarkable life story of a modern-day miracle worker. He expertly and adroitly plays each plotline against the other to create a gripping sense of narrative momentum. The slow, controlled portrayal of adult Theo's progress toward personal redemption is commanding...and culminates in a series of chapters with hefty emotional impact. THE SUBSTANCE OF ALL THINGS is a dramatic and cumulatively powerful tale of one man's healing." (Kirkus)
"A stunning debut novel. A powerful, aching, deeply felt, finely tuned story which will move readers." starred review (indicating exceptional merit) - Publishers Weekly
5 out of 5 stars - A must read. "A fine debut novel...touching...healing...a powerful story." - Indie Reader
"A mesmerizing novel. Poignant and devastatingly evocative, this story about faith, frauds, fear, and finding peace will win over any fan of heartbreaking and heartwarming 20th-century Americana literature." Editor's Choice - Booklife
"Hardly a typical first novel, THE SUBSTANCE OF ALL THINGS is absorbing, lush, and packed with adventure, tenderness and a gallery of memorably eccentric and deftly drawn characters. TSOAT evokes John Irving's work and also calls to mind Conroy's 'Prince of Tides.' It's a knockout." Jim Gladstone - Bay Area Reporter
SHThe Substance of All Things
"Harris' new novel tells the remarkable life story of a modern-day miracle worker. He expertly and adroitly plays each plotline against the other to create a gripping sense of narrative momentum. The slow, controlled portrayal of adult Theo's progress toward personal redemption is commanding...and culminates in a series of chapters with hefty emotional impact. THE SUBSTANCE OF ALL THINGS is a dramatic and cumulatively powerful tale of one man's healing." (Kirkus)
"A stunning debut novel. A powerful, aching, deeply felt, finely tuned story which will move readers." starred review (indicating exceptional merit) - Publishers Weekly
5 out of 5 stars - A must read. "A fine debut novel...touching...healing...a powerful story." - Indie Reader
"A mesmerizing novel. Poignant and devastatingly evocative, this story about faith, frauds, fear, and finding peace will win over any fan of heartbreaking and heartwarming 20th-century Americana literature." Editor's Choice - Booklife
"Hardly a typical first novel, THE SUBSTANCE OF ALL THINGS is absorbing, lush, and packed with adventure, tenderness and a gallery of memorably eccentric and deftly drawn characters. TSOAT evokes John Irving's work and also calls to mind Conroy's 'Prince of Tides.' It's a knockout." Jim Gladstone - Bay Area Reporter
July 14, 2020
Reviews
I am so excited that "The Substance of All Things" is being embraced by critics. And I will be honest, the reader reviews are the ones that touch me the most. It's more personal. Thank you to those who have read, and thanks in advance to those who will read.
“Harris’ new novel tells the remarkable life story of a modern-day miracle worker. He expertly and adroitly plays each plotline against the other to create a gripping sense of narrative momentum. The slow, controlled portrayal of adult Theo’s progress toward personal redemption is commanding…and culminates in a series of chapters with hefty emotional impact. THE SUBSTANCE OF ALL THINGS is a dramatic and cumulatively powerful tale of one man’s healing.” (Kirkus)
5 out of 5 stars – A must read. "A fine debut novel...touching...healing...a powerful story." - Indie Reader
“Poignant and devastatingly evocative, this story about faith, frauds, fear, and finding peace will win over any fan of heartbreaking and heartwarming 20th-century Americana literature. A mesmerizing novel.” Editor’s Choice – Booklife/Publisher’s Weekly
“Harris’ new novel tells the remarkable life story of a modern-day miracle worker. He expertly and adroitly plays each plotline against the other to create a gripping sense of narrative momentum. The slow, controlled portrayal of adult Theo’s progress toward personal redemption is commanding…and culminates in a series of chapters with hefty emotional impact. THE SUBSTANCE OF ALL THINGS is a dramatic and cumulatively powerful tale of one man’s healing.” (Kirkus)
5 out of 5 stars – A must read. "A fine debut novel...touching...healing...a powerful story." - Indie Reader
“Poignant and devastatingly evocative, this story about faith, frauds, fear, and finding peace will win over any fan of heartbreaking and heartwarming 20th-century Americana literature. A mesmerizing novel.” Editor’s Choice – Booklife/Publisher’s Weekly
June 10, 2020
Live Book Reading with Sam Harris!
Join Sam Harris for a LIVE stream reading of his new book
The Substance of All Things: a novel
June 28th, 2020
7PM ET / 4PM PT
Sam will also talk about the journey of writing the novel, and take your questions live.
More info at:
SubstanceOfAllThings
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