@bookstagrammerscom gave me the opportunity to review Darko: The Sacred Heart of One Johanee Darko, a book by Kenny G. Down. This book was something different from what I use to read but I was intrigued to read it. This review contains no spoilers.
The book is the story of a young spiritual leader from the neighbourhood of Desire. In the story, the area is famous for crime, alcohol consumption, drugs and prostitution. From this poor area, a modern-day saint is born.
Through-out the story we discover the upbringing of this child and how Johanne had to make a difference in the world. The story’s point of view is from King Martin, later identified as I King, a friend and an admirer of Johanee. Together with Magdalene, the lover of Johanee, I King shows how this poor, illiterate, tattooed girl had an aim in life to bring change.
The book explores how this spiritual leader became an influence of society which even cost her something very important due to this mission. The book is filled with social and religious themes. From speeches in rallies to letters, Johanee delves deeper about peace, love and connected. Although there is no specific Religion in the book, the author makes it quite extensive the idea of several religions that connects and there is no sole God in the story. This child, with aura of positivity, radiating energy and that is shown to experience visions had something to offer to the US and even the world.
I enjoyed reading this book and I believe I learned a lot especially in the idea that Johanee proposes. The book leaves you a sense of courage. The illustrations in the book are impeccable as you can see from the photo and even though I read it through the kindle device, I still enjoyed the drawings. I can't even imagine how beautiful are the pictures in the book itself. There are a lot of prayers that Johanee prays which can help the reader to interact with the story even more. Darko is recommended to those who wants to explore more about spiritual fiction.
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