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Summary: A combination of John Grisham and Frank Peretti
Review: An absolutely impressive book! Having never heard of the author, my expectations were mediocre at best. Instead I found genuine and believable characters combined with an absorbing and finely crafted plot. As a lawyer, Robert Whitlow has expert knowledge of the legal system and combines this with a strong faith in God and knowledge of His Word. Add to that an insight into human nature and an acknowledgement of the spiritual, supernatural realm and you have this novel. Make sure you have plenty of time to spare when you pick up this book because you won't want to put it down once you have started!
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Summary: LIFE CHANGING!
Review: Humor, romance, adventure, and life-changing truths are to be found in The List. I am looking forward to the second book, but am going to read this one more than once.
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Summary: FIRST TIME AUTHOR HIT A HOME RUN HERE
Review: I bought this book when it first came out in Feb 2000. I will be the first to say I did not read it right away and I waited until now. I read 100 pages the first day I picked it up. It is that good. And you know I am not a fast reader. I found this in the Christian Fiction Section of my favorite bookstore. I read the back cover and I was sold. You should not be fool by the label of the book being christian fiction, because this story read like any Grisham book; maybe a better read than Grisham. The story is about Renny Jacbson expecting to recieve a fat inheritance, but becomes surprise that it does not happen. This sounds like The Testament from Grisham, but I assure it is not. In fact Jacobson recieves a special list of names holding an investment company which involves him. When Jacobson meet the members of the list and discovers the staggerring value of his father's mysterious bequest, he must decide to.... I can't give it away but the first 100 ask you to turn faster. Again I assure you this is a winner and the suspense is enough to keep you glued to your easy chair until you finished. Don't let Christian Fiction stop you on this one. Robert Whitlow's next book is "THE TRIAL" which is out around January 2001. I am already at the store for this one. Check out all my reviews herwe at Amazon, because you want be disappointed; check YES.Tripp
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Summary: Compelling Christian Fiction Read
Review: I finished the list in a traditional Clancy/Grisham novel fasion. This is a non-stop, heartgripping read that takes you to a point that not many novels today can achieve. The basis of the book is clear and the journey is life changing.
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Summary: "The List" has profoundly affected my life
Review: I had not imagined a fiction book so powerful that it could have the impact to change my life. I'm a huge non-fiction reader (and writer), but Robert Whitlow has abruptly converted me to fiction-ianity. Truth is, I only read "The List" because someone gave it to me. I've really appreciated this amazing style in the Christian fiction genre. I've since rushed to devour The Sacrifice. For me, "The List" was a page-turner. I finished it in a few days' reading, and was so overwhelmed with some of the words, behavior, thoughts, and beliefs of the characters, I found myself mulling them over days and weeks later. I have made specific and hugely positive changes in my (already pretty darn good) life, influenced by fictional people-if you can imagine that! Added to the captivating story line and life-changing energy of his writing, Whitlow's style was sweet and often titillating to the ear...he has a nice way about it. That often brought a smile to my face as I read this drama /thriller. As well, I appreciated the details that made his stories (there were several colorful veins wrapped tightly with and around the big theme) ring real. Read it, and you'll live a little (or perhaps a lot) differently.
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Summary: Can't put it down
Review: I have read half the book and had it 3 days with only a couple of hours each night to read. I can hardly put it down. Each sentence makes you want to read the next. I can hardly wait to finish it!
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Summary: OUTSTANDING READ!
Review: I LOVED READING THIS BOOK. IT IS A WONDERFUL READ FOR OLD, YOUNG, MEN, WOMEN, WHATEVER. BUY IT TODAY!
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Summary: Outstanding!
Review: I read this book after I had read "The Sacrifice." I knew this was his first book, and I would have thought that Whitlow has been doing this for years. This book is about Renny Jacobsen, an attorney who is fresh out of law school. When his father dies, he leaves to Renny the rights to a list in South Carolina. It is a company that nobody has ever heard of and is very mysterious. It is obvious that this list is fueled by greed, but also an very intense evil. But Renny has something else on his side with Christians praying for him every step of the way. He meets Jo Berry, who happens to be a Christian too, and encourages Renny to not participate in this. The List asks the reader a simple question. What do you get if you gain everything? A powerful read that I would encourage any Christian to read.
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Summary: Outstanding!
Review: I read this book after I had read "The Sacrifice." I knew this was his first book, and I would have thought that Whitlow has been doing this for years. This book is about Renny Jacobsen, an attorney who is fresh out of law school. When his father dies, he leaves to Renny the rights to a list in South Carolina. It is a company that nobody has ever heard of and is very mysterious. It is obvious that this list is fueled by greed, but also an very intense evil. But Renny has something else on his side with Christians praying for him every step of the way. He meets Jo Berry, who happens to be a Christian too, and encourages Renny to not participate in this. The List asks the reader a simple question. What do you get if you gain everything? A powerful read that I would encourage any Christian to read.
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Summary: interesting plot
Review: It was refreshing to read a book with an original and attention-grabbing plot. Unfortunately, I had no idea this book was "religious" fiction until I began reading the book. I felt somewhat tricked. The author should disclose this somewhere on the cover. I almost put the book down several times, but because I had become so fascinated by the intriguing plot and couldn't wait to see how it turned out, I simply ignored the religious preachings and enjoyed the remaining parts of the book. I will not buy another religious fiction book.
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