Customer Rating: 
Summary: I agree
Comment: As a Screenplay, this book gets three stars. As a book, one and as a Capoeira manual (I play Capoeira), none. This being said, Om-Ra-Seti has the germ of a really interesting story which could be made into a great action/martial arts picture. I would *love* to see the final battle envisioned here with all of the Orishas attending on the big screen - with the talents of a better writer.
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Summary: A speculative mystical event!
Comment: Science fiction and mysticism fused in a timeless spiritual embrace. Heroes and villains, conspiracies and revelations, are what best describe this compelling and all around off-the-hook novel. Capoeira possesses a sublime 'deepness'. It's author is a weaver of literary magic. He
tells several stories on many levels, while entertaining and informing the reader.The world in which this epic journey unfolds, is for some, already here, and for others, not too hard to envision. It's a place where the subculture of Extreme Combat, and the Battle Mania Brawls seen on Pay-per-view, have grown into the dominant sports attraction.
The people who populate this place of African themes and inner discovery, are important and multi-faceted. Is Ptah; the main character, an arrogant fighting machine, or is he a spiritual phenomenon, destined to pierce the veil of human consciousness? What of the Dogon Clan, his powerful family? And then there are the Akans. Arch rivals to the Dogons.
Capoeira is replete with symbolism, inner visions, and spiritual attainment. It is a speculative panorama. Like the Martial Arts that permeates It's pages, this book is fast paced and snags you immediately. It is a complete tale of epic proportions. The conclusion; mature and appropriate. Capoeira is simply, essential reading.
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Summary: Martial Arts and More
Comment: CAPOEIRA takes us on a journey through time, where past and present collide in a page turning series of events. It is 2010 and the World Free Style Martial Arts Association has gained a huge fan base and following and has brought martial arts to a whole new level of popularity. The main character in the story, Ptah, is the champion of the welterweight division and part of the Dogon Clan. The Dogon�s are part of a long family line of people with special spiritual powers and abilities. Soon readers learn that the Dogon Clan is not without enemies, and that Ptah�s journey to remain a champion will delve deeper than his bouts in the ring. Indeed they become part of his deeper journey into mysticism and to further his spiritual development. Ptah, along with the other members of the Dogon Clan, are involved in the universal fight against good and evil, but they have to fight these battles in both the physical and supernatural realms. CAPOEIRA is a book that has a little of everything. Drama, suspense, and fantasy are all wrapped up in this interesting story. For fans of martial arts, this book is a must read, as the author takes us to a time when martial arts is a sport that can gather arena size crowds like football or boxing can today. The author carefully weaves in a lot of information about various types of martial arts and incorporates it into the story so well that readers who are not already fans will learn a lot, but still enjoy an otherwise fast paced story. The elements of fantasy and spirituality add additional depth to the story while the drama and suspense will keep you turning pages. My only complaint was that at times the author seemed a bit repetitive. This is a must read for martial arts fans and a book many others will truly enjoy.
Reviewed by Stacey Seay
The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers
Customer Rating:
Summary: A Product for the Big Screen
Comment: This novel is simply a product for the "big screen," because the settings, and the energy are absolute vehicles. Today, most young people (all races) are into the martial arts and the struggles of physical fitness and survival. The energy in "Capoeira" is profound, and it captures the black family as a strong institution. This is significant, because family structures prevail againist the odds for the betterment of society. Therefore, people can benefit in many ways from this interesting story.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Worse than terrible...
Comment: I practice the art form known as capoeira, and this just isn't it. if you want to be misguided, buy the book. if you like pulp afro-fiction, rent the book. if you like good books, buy a case of these, then take them to the recycling center so they can see some use.
