Surrounded by ancient cultures and an inhospitable desert, AKIN revolves around a boy named Aydan whose transition into adulthood is marked by a moral rebellion towards the compliant life he was raised to follow. As his mind begins to explore past atrocities, he is met with severe opposition which compels him to question all he has ever known.
In a tale where the struggle for freedom involves witnessing both the magnificence and hardships of the human condition, AKIN depicts universal themes of hope, despair and friendship against a timeless and memorable backdrop.
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During his senior years in high school, Robin’s passion for writing was fomented by the support of an English teacher, marking his transition towards literary creativity. Robin graduated from high school in 1997 and enrolled in Simon Fraser University to study computing science. As the years passed, Robin grew disenchanted with the nature of university life and in 2000 left university in favor of more creative pursuits. Soon after, he became a self-taught computer programmer and in the following years launched a number of entrepreneurial endeavors, all geared towards expression.
Following a successful career as a self-employed entrepreneur, Robin dedicated himself to his passion of storytelling in 2009. Robin's interest in history, psychology and science heavily influences his writing style. His storytelling is elegantly simple, allowing complex and uncompromisingly realistic characters and themes to be universally enjoyed.
In 2014, Robin published his debut novel titled 'Akin'. A work of literary fiction, 'Akin' explores elements of the human condition through the life and surrounding world of its protagonist. Akin deals with universal themes of hope, despair and friendship against a timeless and memorable backdrop.
In a tale where the struggle for freedom involves witnessing both the magnificence and hardships of the human condition, AKIN depicts universal themes of hope, despair and friendship against a timeless and memorable backdrop.
Read the first few pages of AKIN
Visit the Robin Murarka Store to purchase AKIN
Biography
Robin Murarka was born in Newfoundland, Canada, in 1980. During early childhood, Robin experienced life in a variety of Canadian settings, from Quebec to Yukon, Manitoba, Ontario, and finally British Columbia, as his family relocated frequently due to work. During 2009, Robin travelled extensively throughout Australia and grew fond of the eclectic geography of the country. He now resides in Sydney, Australia.During his senior years in high school, Robin’s passion for writing was fomented by the support of an English teacher, marking his transition towards literary creativity. Robin graduated from high school in 1997 and enrolled in Simon Fraser University to study computing science. As the years passed, Robin grew disenchanted with the nature of university life and in 2000 left university in favor of more creative pursuits. Soon after, he became a self-taught computer programmer and in the following years launched a number of entrepreneurial endeavors, all geared towards expression.
Following a successful career as a self-employed entrepreneur, Robin dedicated himself to his passion of storytelling in 2009. Robin's interest in history, psychology and science heavily influences his writing style. His storytelling is elegantly simple, allowing complex and uncompromisingly realistic characters and themes to be universally enjoyed.
In 2014, Robin published his debut novel titled 'Akin'. A work of literary fiction, 'Akin' explores elements of the human condition through the life and surrounding world of its protagonist. Akin deals with universal themes of hope, despair and friendship against a timeless and memorable backdrop.
This was an interesting read, and I liked how real Aydan seemed. There were instances where I could understand what he was thinking and why. The book was a little long for me (515 pages). However within these pages the author covers so many things. A few are the loss of a pet, a lonely child and of course the feeling of faith. This is definitely not a book to read fast, but to rather read a chapter, and then ponder its meaning. I spent a lot of time reading this book, but I really enjoyed its meaning. I am giving this book a 4/5. I was given a copy to review, however all opinions are my own.
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