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Published: March 03, 2010
Words: 40099 (approximate)
Language: English
Short description
What would you do if you hurt the woman you loved beyond what is in human nature to forgive? That is the problem that Morkel has to overcome.Extended description
What would you do if you hurt the woman you loved beyond what is in human nature to forgive? That is the problem that Morkel has to overcome.As the celebrated author, 'M---, No Time for Love', Morkel has vowed to never write a love story, or a story with a female protagonist. A staunch bachelor, Morkel is set in his ways; he has vowed to never fall in love. However, during a holiday in Kiev Morkel meets a 'person of interest'; someone who will change his life forever. Though, as his name suggests, he still has 'no time for love'.
Unfortunately, as he is about to learn, love has time for him and it has come knocking at the door of his heart. Will he open the door or ignore the knocking? Will he abandon the title he has worked so hard to create, and, by so doing, forge for himself a new title and destiny?
How long can love wait for Morkel?
How long will Morkel wait for love?
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Review by:
Sheryl Ann Wilson
on Aug. 30, 2010 :
Review by Sheryl Ann Wilson - Metisangel Aug 30,2010
Many worldwide writers of love exist. However, MIAN's writing style, focusing not only on entertaining the reader, but also teaching a deep lesson is unique.
"The Letter" is the one tool which grabs the reader to not wish to stop reading along with the comedy of this man not realizing that he is growing to love his protagonist. This one thing "love" that he fights in his life is overtaking him and yet he cannot fight it, for it is larger than any of his energies of life.
Then the fascinting theme change to him placing his love for the protagonist, now onto a female adopted child is fascinating and heart endearing. This shows the depth and with of love experienced, all because M opened the door.
M's realization of the importance of love and the fact that one can foolishly loose it, never to be regained, though feeling the effects forever are poiniant and true.
These facts and the many quotes so true of the principles of love cause a deep impression on the reader, with story lessons which shall remain forever deeply in the heart, only to be broght to the surface upon memory are the forever traits of this writing.
O N C E is a story which should be shared with everyone possible for it's deeply weaved within spiritual and life lessons and of course it's enjoyabiity.
O N C E would make a most wonderful film.
(reviewed within a week of purchase)
Review by:
Julie Achterhoff
on Aug. 22, 2010 :
This book is aptly titled because the protagonist in it knows nothing of love, which becomes his downfall. He believes he can live a life without a female companion, as well as a female in the books he writes. He is a famous author who unwittingly falls in love. Somehow he doesn't realize he has found true love until it is too late. The woman of his dreams instead becomes the center of a book he writes with her as the protagonist. He gets so caught up in the excitement of this that he ignores the highly personal nature of his find. Of course she has also fallen in love with him, but finds that he is so out of it that he doesn't realize he has the same feelings for her. This is the only problem I had with this story. I didn't quite understand how he didn't know what he was feeling in his heart. I expect it was because it hit him with such surprise, since he'd never felt this feeling of love before. There is a Christian slant to the book, but it is positive and subtle. I think this would be a good read for anyone who likes to realize that we don't know what we've got till it's gone. There is a strong message of this here.
Julie Achterhoff
Author of Quantum Earth and Deadly Lucidity
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
April Thomas
on Aug. 06, 2010 :
An interesting, Intellectual take on love
(reviewed long after purchase)
Review by:
Breanne Braddy
on June 23, 2010 :
ONCE, was a surprisingly deep read. I was reminded, as a Catholic, how God intends for us to love others. Mian encompasses characters from so many different worlds, different faiths, different emotional backgrounds, that it makes for a brilliant tapestry of human interaction. I agree with the reviewer who noted what a wonderful movie this would make.
The prose at times is a bit tight, the plotting forced in certain situations, but like Burl said (aforementioned reviewer)this was published without the benefit of a professional edit.Overlook that aspect for now. With a good thorough run-through, this book will surpass its already well established fan base.
Read it, soak it in. His career is sure to go upwards from here.
(reviewed within a week of purchase)
Review by:
jessica mckamey
on June 23, 2010 :
ONCE is a great story full of characters that easily earn a place in your heart. It sneaks up on you with haunting imagery and exquisite details that transport the reader into the middle of the story almost immediately. It has a surprising protagonist and an unexpected ending which keep it fresh and entertaining page after page. It relates to the deepest aspects of the human heart and explores issues which are easy to relate to but rarely explored. I especially enjoyed the poems that grace the pages of ONCE and are all original and beautifully written.I would recommend ONCE for everyone and will be awaiting new releases from Mian Mohsin Zia with anticipation from now on.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Regina Djilavdarova
on June 22, 2010 :
Once Ask me anything not Love
There are million books in the world which were written about love. But “Once Ask me anything not Love” the book which deeply impressed and inspired me with its energy, and full of emotions, emotional experience.
The most I liked very much in this book , how the author expressed his thoughts and feelings to the readers.
There are of lot of strong expressions and quotes in this book. Such as “True love happens only once and everything else is just compromise”, or “Life comes with little surprise packages”, ”There are two things that cannot be taken away from someone: education and language” and e t c. I do say, that these quotes became very important in my life. They make think about. Moreover we can judge that author is really philosophically thought over the book. I think such useful expressions relate on not only this book, but to our life too, to human feeling, emotions. How wonderful sounds this one “It always seems easier to say hello then to say goodbye” It’s really great. This book filled with strong emotional potential which is come from the author’s heart.
When you read the book the Author makes you think about your own life too. This is a growth process in the mind of a human, for where your thoughts are, there you are. Author shows us it all depends on what you feed yourself with. Is it fast food, without any preparation on your part, or do you select and prepare it yourself, so your very own essence and energy go into it, together with a lot of planning and forethought? The digestion already begins with the planning and preparation, by the love, care, and attention to details to get it just right. So we can see in the book how important to pay attention to details and get it right. Sometimes we are blind to the reality. God gives us a chance only once, and it is very important to treat with it very carefully and use it in a time. So God will bless you. We shouldn’t be blind says to us Author.
If you lose your chance it may cost you too expensive as we understand through the main character in “Once Ask me anything not Love”.
I do recommend to everybody such wonderful interesting book as “Once Ask me anything not Love” , because this book isn’t only interesting and full of feelings, this book will teach you and may be open your eyes to the reality.
Thank you VERY MUCH TO THE AUTHOR MIAN MOHSIN ZIA!
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Ruby Sodhi
on June 20, 2010 :
Just the SECOND thing which came from his PEN and it is a Marvel. Rich in every human emotion and presents it dramatically with logical views without breaking the flow.. The whole saga is full of ups and downs which binds the reader to stick into it and find what comes next. The story is spun in such a beautiful way that one feels at times is this His / Her story?..... but still so different and written beautifully . The pace makes the book more enthralling and the rich characters make it more pure and unadulterated. Its just not an art to write the book but a detailed work where the descriptions are given of various people and places throughout the book giving it a real story look that happened with the protagonist and just not a fiction work and MIAN did his job in a Perfect way. Well versed and well phrased work with additional delicacy of poems which just add to its worth. A well written and well phased story with a touching end. A must for book lovers and Lovers. Waiting for your next venture eagerly…..God Bless You.- Ruby Sodhi
(reviewed long after purchase)
Review by:
Larry Miller
on June 17, 2010 :
I found the book ONCE to be very compelling and interesting...yet simple, as it relates to every day life experiences as viewed through the eyes of a true believer. But stated in such a way, that reflects the authors thoughts and emotions in the moment...as if writing the spoken word, which is a style I can realate to. Often times people will read my writings...and will ask me if I recorded it first, then had it printed...with the same emotion, and thought process?? Very much the same as this author has. ONCE has meaning to the author, as it reflects his experiences, a journey, through a given period of time that reflects real life decisions and consequences as the author must accept the responsiblities of his actions. The poetry has been done in such a way, that sheds another light on the journey the author is taking that is very well stated. As someone once said, this story is not only about on persons journey..it will stay with you long after your done reading!!
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Deena Remiel
on June 15, 2010 :
Interesting read. When a novelist becomes self-indulgent, dashing to bits the heart of another, you get ONCE. Most often in life we only get one chance at lasting love, and the protagonist in this novel, having denied himself the opportunity up to this stage of his life, squanders it for fleeting fame when it finally comes along, and pays the price for it the rest of his life.
The poetry is beautifully crafted, and the relationship between father and daughter is endearing.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Jamie Martin
on June 02, 2010 :
I found the book, Once-----Ask Me Anything Not Love, to be very enjoyable and heartbreaking story at the same time to read. It is a story that stays with you long after you have finished reading it. I loved the style and voice of the author telling one man’s story that he had to share with the world. I loved how the man did everything that he could to right a mistake that he had made in his life. The use of poems made the story even more believable and heartfelt for me as a reader. I felt his pain and heartache through the entire story.
It is obvious that Mian has done an amazing amount of research on this book with the references to many places in Ukraine and surrounding cities. The use of poems and art work make the book unique and therefore make others want to read about someone that searches for love throughout their life.
(reviewed long after purchase)
Review by:
Ellen DuBois
on April 26, 2010 :
Book Review: Mian Mohsin Zia’s “ONCE-Ask me anything, Not Love.”
“The timeless message of seizing the day, delivered with an interesting twist.”
This “unlucky-in-love-love story” is poignant. ONCE speaks to anyone who is afraid to face and live their truth- in the moment. Morkel, the lead character in Zia’s book, is paralyzed by his fear of love, rendering him unable to admit his feelings for Maya, the female love interest in ONCE. Through Zia’s tale of love gone awry, we painstakingly ‘get’ how life presents us with precious, rare opportunities for love and how we choose to act upon these opportunities determines our entire future.
Raw, emotional, detailed and well paced, ONCE is a relatively fast read that packs a powerful message into an interesting, paradoxical tale. Meaningful, surprise twists in ONCE make for a more interesting, thought provoking read.
I enjoyed this story and the bittersweet afterthoughts it left me with.
Ellen M. DuBois-
Author of I Never Held You, a book about miscarriage, grief, healing and recovery, Jackie’s Heart and A-Z Affirmations and Host of MiscarriageHelp.com; Author website, http://ellendubois.com.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Elena Volikova
on April 18, 2010 :
It's difficult to find purity, brightness and honesty among modern books, books that can teach you to love people, to love life, to love God, to respect others and to care about people whom you love the most.
All that I found in ONCE is real. Many times while reading, I decided to take some rest and then move on with the book but at the end of each chapter I was even more excited to read more. I was not able to keep this book aside till I finished it. I'm extremely thankful to the author for such a masterpiece.
It's good to see the pictures, book trailer and to read in depth details about ONCE, but above all reading ONCE is unforgettable.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Micheal Williams
on April 17, 2010 :
This is a work by a sheer genius. The characters are scripted perfectly. M---, No Time for Love, Maya, Katrin, Anja, and Fraser all seems to be very realistic.
The 3 poems and picture gallery gives a great feel. The hard work by the author put into the book can be well felt. The purity and simplicity of the book makes it different from other books. I can not recall any book so pure and realistic I have read for a while.
Each book has its own identity and has one or two particular qualities that makes it a special book. For ONCE you can not name one, two or three particular qualities that makes it special. In fact, there are many things that makes this book an excellent read.
Full marks to the author.
(reviewed the day of purchase)
Review by:
Burl Barer
on April 13, 2010 :
This second novel by Mian Zia mixes elements of attraction, obsession, selfishness, control and sacrifice in what is "almost" a compelling multi-level riff on the entire love story genre. Our protagonist is an author who will never write a love story. He, of course, writes a love story because he "falls in love" -- or at least thinks he is in love. And that is part of the compelling nature of ONCE -- the love struck narrator knows nothing of love. For all his tears and obsession, it is all about him, and love itself is a mere plot device. He can't write; his fans await him -- he is Majnum seeking Layli in the dust of his own heart. The potentially powerful ending (no spoiler here) is somewhat weakened by the narrator attempting to tell the reader the moral of the story -- something no author would do in real life, or in a "real book"
Zia is an author with a future -- hopefully one with a publishing house that employs grammar checkers and line editors.
His talent is authentic, his future bright. This could be a rear jerker movie...and Zia could evolve into a John Fowles.
Add this book to your library, and follow Zia's career. This is only his second novel, and was prodouced without benifit of editorial guidance. If it goes mainstream, I'm sure there will be a revised edition. This one could be worth a fortune someday!
(reviewed the day of purchase)
Review by:
Mary Stanford
on April 10, 2010 :
It is an excellent read. It is highly commendable to see how well a Muslim author has written about Christianity. The book goes really well with the plot and keeps you interested till the end. I liked the way MIAN tells the story and decorates it with 3 poems and a very captivating picture gallery.
A very touching love story that crosses boundaries of nationality and religion. It is a book for all. It gives a very positive approach towards religion and love.
ONCE is definitely going to get inclusion into the list of my favorite books. Authors spend a lifetime to write one book that could work with the readers but MIAN has done it in his second attempt. He certainly has a very bright future ahead. I look forward to read your upcoming books.
(reviewed within a week of purchase)
Review by:
Paula Phillips
on April 10, 2010 :
Great love stories do not have a perfect ending; their imperfection makes them great and immortal. It is said that life is stranger than fiction, and that holds very true. In real life, we cannot predict what will happen next or how the future will unfold. If we could predict the future, then life would not be real. You will get perfect endings only in fairytales, because they are set in the imagination of the creator. Real life is far different to fairytales. “
This is the story of how M____no time for love , a famous novelist came to writing a love story. M had never had the inspiration behind love stories, he had not yet met a woman worth becoming his inspiration ,his female protagonist until one year he decided to visit Kiev, Ukraine for his yearly vacation.
It is in Kiev , that M which stands for Morkel meets Maya , first at a wedding which Morkel has stumbled upon , then at the shopping mall “Globus” , from that momment on everywhere Morkel turns Maya is there. As time progresses Morkel realises that Maya is everything he would want in a female protagonist and so he starts to write a love story, though this isn’t your everyday average love story. When Its time for Morkel to leave , he tells Maya everything about himself, we read with anticipation on how Maya will react to Morkels truth revealing statement.
As time passes , Morkel realises that Maya was his one true love and love really does exist for him , so he jet-sets to Kiev after the launch party of his new novel ONCE based on his experience with Maya . He tries everything to locate her from searching through old college campuses to even taking an ad out in the local paper, but nothing prevails. This part of the book reminded me of the movie “Take the Line” starring Lance Bass from NSYNC.
Fast-forward five years , Morkel has now made Kiev his hometown and has an adopted daughter Katrin who in ways reminds him alot of Maya , Will Morkel and Maya eventually end up together , were they meant to be ? This novel is summed up perfectly with the epilogue reading “True love only happens once, the rest is a compromise. Her words are simple. “Ask me anything, not Love.” A favourite part of this book was that it includes 3 romantic poems throughout it which adds that extra zing to it , pushing it over the stereotype of your average novel.Another thing that I did enjoy was the different nationalities of the characters , this made the book feel like it could appeal to a wide-world audience rather than one nationality mindset.
A Wonderful Love Story that shows us that love doesn’t always have to be a fairytale and by using this theme , it gives a reality handle to the story as for every happy ending , their is about as twice as many love stories that don’t end in happily ever after.
(reviewed within a week of purchase)