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Summary: Bravo!
Review: This is the first book I've ever reviewed despite being an avid reader, for the simple reason that it stands out as one of the most unique and insightful books I've ever read.The story starts out a tad slow, but once I got into the story, I was hooked. This is one of those rare experiences that transends the mere thrill of a great story and speaks volumes. I picked the book up because of a Publisher's Weekly review that characterized it as intense and spine tingling, but which also took exception to the notion that God would allow the death of some for the sake of others. Having been through the death of a loved one, my curiosity was spiked. Why was a secular publication drawing this conclusion? Now I've read the book and I must say, the Theology is not only rock solid, it is mainstream -- at least in Christian doctrine. True the idea that God would allow any to suffer for his purpose is one of the age old questions, but we cannot deny that God did indeed allow the death of a Godly wife and children for his purposes in the story of Job. In fact, the Bible is filled with examples of the death of innocents as is life itself. The message I took away from this author's treatment of the subject is that death is not necessarily something to be feared, and honestly, he's put the point home in a most spectacular way. God's ways are not always man's ways. Death where is your sting? This is a novel - a work of fiction - but it speaks the truth in a way tha both opens the eyes and warms the heart. Daring treatment; well handled. Bravo!
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Summary: A very detailed book with a good ending.
Review: This is the first book i've read from Ted Dekker and overall I enjoyed the book. It goes into a lot of details during the book and at times the reading seemed long but after you get into storyline you really feel what the author is getting at. The last third of the book was great and I was unable to put it down. I always enjoy finding good Christian Fiction books, and this is no exception. I'd recommend this book to anyone who wants a good story where God's Power shines, read this book.
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Summary: Great Story!
Review: This was my first Ted Dekker book. Everyone kept telling me that I should read Dekker because he is a beautiful writer and his stories are compelling and thought-provoking. It seems they were right. This book started with a bang and kept my attention to the very end. I did not feel it was a "page-turner" or a "gripping" novel. I have read much more suspenseful and captivating stories, which made me forget to go to sleep at night because I was so into the book. This book was not like that. But it is a heart-warming story about the fight over one man's soul. I will definately be reading more of Dekker's work. I am a new fan. Keep 'em coming!!!
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Summary: An excellent war story over a man's soul
Review: This was my first Ted Dekker book. Everyone kept telling me that I should read Dekker because he is a beautiful writer and his stories are compelling and thought-provoking. It seems they were right. This book started with a bang and kept my attention to the very end. I did not feel it was a "page-turner" or a "gripping" novel. I have read much more suspenseful and captivating stories, which made me forget to go to sleep at night because I was so into the book. This book was not like that. But it is a heart-warming story about the fight over one man's soul. I will definately be reading more of Dekker's work. I am a new fan. Keep 'em coming!!!
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Summary: Great Book - Well Worth Reading -Entertaining Yet Thoughtful
Review: Well written, descriptive, good plot development, good character development, GREAT STORY! If you have ever: - had a great idea for the perfect crime - had a jerk for a boss - struggled with balancing work and family - had a hard time understanding where God fits in ... then you will find yourself in the pages of this book. Kent comes across as a real person with real challenges, real emotions and real responses - not like the Barbie doll plastic that so many characters in this genre have. This book is head and shoulders above any other contemporary Christian Fiction I have read.
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