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Summary: Loved it, loved it, and did I mention LOVED IT!
Review: Take it from me, one who has read tons and tons of books: this is a must read! I'd been reading soo many luke-warm books that I'd nearly forgotton what a truly great book was like. I remembered after just a few pages of this book. I was completely transported to ancient Rome. I loved the whole feel of it. Hadassah's story is so poignant and believable, that you can't help but truly love this character and want to be more like her. The cliffhanger ending left me so stunned that the next morning I was racing to the nearest bookstore for the next book. If you want a great book that you can't put down, this is THE ONE!
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Summary: Easily one of the best books I've ever read
Review: And I've read enough to get a good sample of what's out there. I have found a lot of Christian fiction has undeveloped characters, and repetitive plots in subsequent volumes (such as any Janette Oke book) This book was the total opposite. I totally forgot I was reading and was transported to 1st century Rome, Ephesus, and Germania. Ms. rivers totally made the characters come alive, and I could barely put it down from the first page.A piece of advice: While you buy this book, buy the second and probably the third. Trust me, you won't want to wait for it to be shipped to your house. I just finished reading it, and guess what I'm doing: ordering the next book. The only flaws in this book were that they made it sound too much like liberal America, although it does make you think. Some parts get a little graphic, so I wouldn't recommend it to younger readers (Ha ha, what a laugh coming from a 14 year old!) or people with a weak stomach. Other than that: READ THIS BOOK! If you don't like it, email me and tell me why!
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Summary: Extremely Well Written.One of the Best Books I've Ever Read!
Review: This is one of the books out of the multitudes I have read that I could not part with. It is worth reading again and again. Why? Well, first of all, it's an interesting story that though set in a time nearly 2,000 years ago, is relevant to the society we live in today because of the dilemmas the characters face. And the characters seem very real. This book is a great source of encouragement to me as a Christian. The book's principles are firmly built on the Bible. Haddassah's faith is an encouragement of my own. If you are not a Christian, don't let the word "Christian" scare you off. You can still enjoy the excellent story, characterization and the encouragement and hope it offers. I have yet to loan this book to someone and not have them rave about how good it was and want to borrow the next two in the series.
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Summary: Enthralling, excellent and awesome!
Review: This book, this author...both are amazing. Francine Rivers became one of my favorites after I read "The Atonement Child", then "The Scarlet Thread". I was a little wary of buying this book, since it takes place hundreds of years ago. I don't really like those kinds of books. I prefer the books that take place now. It took me a long time to finally buy it and now I'm like, "Why didn't I buy it sooner?" It's amazing. You get caught up in the story of Hadassah, a young slave girl who loses her family when her town is destoryed. She is sold to the Valerian family and serves their daughter, Julia. Marcus, their son is intrigued by Hadassah and over the years that Hadassah is with them, he falls in love with her, and she with him. But, she will not comprimise her Christian beliefs to marry him. Julia has incredible problems. She will murder, watch someone get murdered and do other horrible things without even blinking sometimes. Another character is Artretes. He's a gladiator that has killed over a hundred people, but never felt satisfied over it, even though he has fame for it. This book for me was a little bit slow in the beginning. I always wanted to hear more about Hadassah, but it would keep going back to Artretes. But, once this book picked up (which didn't take long at all) I couldn't put it down. You never know what will happen next and this book will keep you reading. Don't be like me and wait on buying it...or the other books. Invest in this excellent read today! And, don't forget to get the next two books as well. You'll want them after the last page in book one!
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Summary: A Voice in the Wind
Review: My sister-in-law is the one who insisted I must read this book (and series), and I'm so thankful that she hounded me until I did. My husband is reading the series voraciously now, and two of our children are fighting over who will read the first book. God has blessed my life through reading this book. My perspective about my walk with Christ has taken on a whole new look; portions of the story affected me so profoundly that I was driven to my knees in prayer and worship of our awesome Savior. Thank you, Francine, for using your God given talent to encourage other believers.
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Summary: A Voice In The Wind
Review: This was absolutely the BEST book that I have ever read. I have read this whole series 5 time over, I'm still not tired of it! Francine Rivers really puts this story of a slave girl in Rome, in a light that is realistic and understandable. You can feel the stuggles that Haddassah faces, not only read them. Its a book that can be really enjoyed by both genders. I stongly recomend this book to anyone. Man OR women. This book changed my life.
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Summary: Voice In The Wind - Fantastic!
Review: I borrowed this book from my elder sister while on holiday. I was so astounded by the characters and how easily they were to identify with! To start with, the book chronicles the start of a trilogy about a young Christian slave girl sold into a Roman family. There she finds herself clinging to a faith she took for granted and finding joy, peace of mind and a strong steadfastness in the Lord despite her circumstances. Fall in love with Marcus, rave against Julia and find yourself in awe of the power of the Lord. Rome in those days was not so different from now - extremes of poverty and wealth accompanied by greed, enterprise and the emptiness found in material things. I was so affected by this book that I took down the title, author and publisher's name so that I could order my own copy plus the next 2 in the series, An Echo In the Darkness and As Sure As the Dawn. As soon as these books came through the post, I stayed in my room till I'd finished reading them - there was no way I was leaving my room till I'd finished! Later, I ordered The Scarlet Thread and decided there was simply no point in looking for a better fiction/scripture writer than Francine Rivers. FR, you're brilliant - don't change!
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Summary: A Wonderful well-wriiten book!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Review: I admire Hadassah for her strength and courage in God. Marcus and Julia are good examples of people today who are lost in the world of sin. Thank you Francine for this awesome book!
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Summary: WOW
Review: This book is one of the best I've ever read. I can only wish other authors can write as well as Ms. Rivers.
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Summary: Pretty good for the first in a series
Review: Normally, I do not like the standard trilogy, where the ending of the first book keeps you hanging, but this book was well written and really gave a good view of life in Rome, so I give it four stars. I got to know the characters and began to sympathize with them. There were things about this book that really got me thinking. It starts out a little slow, but stick with it. It's worth reading.
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