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Summary: A thought-provoking book to be read carefully
Review: I have read Deadline countless times, each time studying a little further the argument and facts presented by Mr. Alcorn in this novel. If you don't agree with C.S. Lewis' Mere Christianity, this book may either convert you or enrage you, as it did the reader who reviewed this book on Feb. 26, 1999. The research and list of contributors make this book a resource which if examined objectively makes some great reading. I recommend it highly to all readers, God-Lovers and non.
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Summary: Causes you to think in a new way about life after death.
Review: This book and Dominion are excellent. Alcorn is very detailed in his writing, and creates new avenues for the Christian to think about heaven, hell and what the cost is to follow God's path.
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Summary: One of my favorite books!
Review: Deadline and Dominion are by far two of my favorite books. I read Deadline a few years ago, and it still holds a place in my heart. I really hate to say this, but some Christian fiction is just too uneventful and the characters are so one-dimensional. Randy's books aren't like that. His stories are very entertaining, the characters are complex, and they will change the way you look at this glimpse of life forever. His books should be in every Christian's personal library.
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Summary: Stunning and exciting depiction of LIFE & DEATH !!
Review: Deadline weaves an intricate and exciting plot, while addressing controversial issues such as abortion, race, journalistic practices, censorship, sexuality, AIDS, etc.However, the underlying theme is much bigger than the exciting plot or the controversial issues Deadline so freely uncovers. Many of us feel that our actions today have meaning that lasts forever, and others wonder. Perhaps how we live our lives today does have an impact that extends far beyond the time when we all must die. Deadline provides a dramatic illustration of how this perspective might show how very foolish or wise our daily actions may be. You will be digesting this book long after you finish consuming its words. In the words of Jim Elliot, "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep, to gain what he cannot lose." This book brings that concept to life.
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Summary: The kind of incendiary writing that breeds strife
Review: As far as who-done-its go, readers would be much better off reading Michael Crichton's A Case of Need, which also addresses abortion pros and cons, but has the decency to approach the subject with confirmable research. As far as style and content go, Deadline is deadeningly bogged down with an excess of detail that requires the reader to go about halfway through the book, if you can go that far, to experience any page-turning momentum. I found that for about 150 pages, I could read the first line of each paragraph and move on. In terms of character development, it's obvious the writer is a man who doesn't have much contact with women. His male characters are fairly well-developed, but the female development is both shallow and stereotyped. As for the characterization of the reporter Jake, the journalists whom I know do make the time to present balanced and substantiated commentary. They have permission to quote people and generally grant them on request an opportunity to review any proposed article prior to going to print. The characterization of public school teachers and Planned Parenthood as "anything goes" mentalities who egg suggestible kids into having sex with AIDS patients is a real leap from reality. It's a good thing Randy Alcorn did call this book fiction...because overemotional and unsubstantiated fiction is how he characterizes anyone who sees merit in abortions. It's obvious he never did his homework in obtaining literature or visiting public school class rooms. What is more alarming is he has sought to justify the politics of rage that are bombinb clinics, killing or maiming health care providers and otherwise breeding a climate of domestic terror. His assertion that this violence comes from former abortion patients is another example of bad research. The headline-grabbing crimes that he patterns his story upon are in reality perpetrated by anti-abortionists. The hate crime mentality that he justifies as righteous Christianity in his novel should make Christians everywhere sit up and take notice of how he is making them look in his novel. As Christians we should feel ashamed to count writing like this as evidence of Christ's ministry in compassion and nonviolence!
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Summary: Inspirational and moving.
Review: Certainly this work was inspired by God. Randy Alcorn describes heaven and hell in a most convincing way. Well crafted novel that will keep you turning pages into the night. Several passages brought tears to my eyes as I idenfified with the situations and characters.
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Summary: "Deadline" is an incredibly moving, entertaining book.
Review: When I first picked "Deadline" up at the Christian bookstore, I was a little doubtful after reading the jacket, but the clerk enthused over it and assured me I would be happy with my purchase. Was she ever right! This book is the only one on my carefully-kept bookshelf that is in tatters from being read and reread time and time again. Randy Alcorn is incredibly gifted with insight into the possibilities of what awaits us in heaven or hell. I found myself bawling with the joy of seeing one character finally coming face-to-face with his Creator, and I fell to my knees and prayed that when I get there, I may be welcomed the same way. Alcorn is not afraid to tackle touchy subjects and has done his research well, and the result is an incredibly touching, intriguing book that you will never want to put down.
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Summary: most exciting book ever
Review: most books lack enough intrigue to keep my attention to thoroughly read the whole book. Not this one, definately my best book ever!
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Summary: Great! A book to be read & reread!
Review: Great! Alcorn's picture of Heaven. Helps us to remember where the Christian's home is. You will read & reread it!
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Summary: A must read book for the 90's.
Review: This book is truly a eye opener for facing the many problems of today in the seculiar and. religious world. Deals with many problems facing the young and old alike. Unable to put the book down.
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