The Great Divide

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Summary: THE BEST NOVEL THAT I HAVE EVER READ
Review: Mr. Bunn has written the best novel that I have ever read. It is full of mystery, intrigue, and passion for both life and virtue. T. Davis Bunn masterfully takes us into the life of a lawyer that has lost just about everything important in his life... only to find out that there are still things worth fighting for. I literally could not wait to get home at night and read this book. His connection to China Trade Issues and Human Rights violations is abosultely fascinating. This book gave me so much! I can't stop thinking about the characters and the redemptive power of Jesus Christ. This is a mystery right to the end. Kudos... Mr. Bunn! This book will stay with me for a long time.

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Summary: A Great Read
Review: The Great Divide (polyical ) T. Davis Bunn DoubleDay - June2000 ISBN: 038549615X - Hardcover < Marcus Glenwood was a partner ina very prestigious corporate law firm until he was involved in a car accident that killed his children and almost killed his wife, who blames him and is divorcing him. Worst of all he blames himself and is living in his own private hell. Marcus decides to move back to his hometown of Rocky Mount, North Carolina, into the old Victorian manor that was his grandparents. Little did Marcus know that when he moved back to Rocky Mount, that the biggest and most difficult case of his lifetime would fall into his lap. The church of New Zion is that client. The church was founded with the first earnings of freed slaves, and Marcus successfully stops a court action made by a company that wants the churches historic cemetery relocated so they can build a factory in it's place. Marcus has won a battle against New Horizons Co., but the war is raging and it will not be so easy this time with the dirty tactics that New Horizons uses.

This book is very well written with lots of lovely, caring characters. Dee Gautam, who works with Marcus, is a very enigmatic lady who provides Marcus with some very important info. Kristen is a young woman who has suffered her own family tragedy and whom Marcus finds himself drawn to. Charlie Hayes a retired judge and a supportive mentor who will serve as co-counsel.

T. Davis Bunn has a talent for creating a wide range of characters whose humanity and concern for each other is tremendously moving. Thought that the most compelling character of all was Marcus. While writing a thrilling trial filled with surprising twists and shocking revelations, T. Davis Bunn also pens an inspirational work about Marcus's Path to self-forgiveness. In the church of New Zion, Marcus finds a surrogate family who welcomes him with open arms, helps him go on with his life, and learn to love himself again.

Reading The Great Divide was like reading several stories that came together collectedly into a nice tight package. An immense read. 5 stars for sure. Pam Stone

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Summary: A fifteen year old perspective
Review: This novel is a book I highly recommend for the reader that likes a challenge. It was intriguing and it stimulated the mind. It had diction that was at times confusing, but later the meaning of the words were revealed to you. Bunn caught your attention at the beginning of the novel, but after the first several chapters it began to wane. Fortunately it resumed the momentious speed, that had first captured the readers attention. A gripping drama loaded with action, it was a suspenceful page turner. I give it a standing ovation.