Title: Quest for Celestia; A Reimagining of the Pilgrim's Progress Author: Steven James Publisher: AMG Publishers Genre: Young adult  metaphysical fantasy I decided to read this because I’ve never read The Pilgrim's Progress (first published more than 300 years ago) but often wondered what it was about. So I can’t compare it to the original but I assume that all the elements are there. It’s basically a simple tale of a young man’s quest to reach a fabled city of peace and happiness, and is also a subtle analogy for a person’s search for God. But don’t get the wrong idea here; this isn’t a religious book. It’s a great tale for anyone who enjoys fantasy, and the wisdom in it is universal, important for everyone regardless of their religious persuasion. The story begins when 18-year-old Kadin meets someone believed to be a dangerous wizard. The ‘wizard’ is run out of town, but not before he gives Kadin a book that is supposed to be evil. Kadin tries to get rid of it, but the book … [Read more...]