The Immortal

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Summary: Very enjoyable and thought provoking.
Review: Coming from someone who finds very little time or desire to read, I really must complement Angela Hunt on this book. It was an easy read simply because she writes so naturally. The ideas stirred up by this novel really got my mind turning. I also really appreciated that, every time she made some sort of biblical statement, she backed it up with Scripture -- something many Christian novelists fail to do -- which is what made it so thought-provoking. I'm still deciding, however, if I liked the ending. Anti-climactic or Complete? I haven't decided.
I'm looking forward to reading my next Angela Hunt book!

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Summary: Very engrossing read
Review: I really loved this book. Ms. Hunt has the ability to really draw you into the lives of her characters. This book was one of my favorites of hers that I have read. I highly recommend it to anyone who asks me what they should read.

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Summary: Interesting premise
Review: I should say at the outset that I prefer Christian non-fiction to fiction. However, I read the reviews here on Amazon, thought it would be interesting, and found that The Immortal was a real page-turner - I finished it in two days and I did a lot of other things in those days!

I think my expectations for this book were raised by the reviews here on Amazon. I enjoyed it, and it was rather fascinating at times, but I also felt that it took too long to get to the main point of the book. It seemed to me that everything happens in the last 75 pages or so. I also would've liked to have learned more about the organization that Claudia worked for. This part seemed rather vague, but maybe there's a reason for that?

After it was over, I found myself wanting to know what happens next - I won't say what I wanted to know because I don't want to ruin the ending for anyone, but suffice it to say that the book really leaves you hanging.

Overall, an enjoyable book with a unique and fascinating theme!...

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Summary: Awesome book!
Review: I was surprised by the previous review--I am an avid Angela Hunt fan and have read numerous of her books. I think they just keep getting better and better. The Immortal was an exciting story, well-told, and with a great surprise ending. I highly recommend all of Angela's books!

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Summary: Entertaining, surprising, and thought provoking
Review: If you're looking for a book that blends many elements into a powerful combination, I strongly recommend this title. The literary quality is excellent. In particular, you'll find the characters very well-developed with a textured presentation not always found in fiction. The book's premise is unexpected and thought provoking, but always entertaining. If you're already a fan of Angela Elwell Hunt, then don't hesitate to buy this book. If you've never read anything of hers before, start with this book. You won't be disappointed.

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Summary: Spiritual Message Subtle but Solid
Review: What is truly artful about this engaging and life-affirming novel is that it is every bit a well-crafted, satisfying story while remaining undeniably "Christian." That is to say, there is no heavy-handed evangelizing, which tends to make a lot of such fare more polemic than entertainment. People fortunate enough to find and read Angela Elwell Hunt's THE IMMORTAL should find it first-class fiction. But the message of Christ's love and eternal salvation is the finely measured leitmotif. And it is also the real treasure here . . .

The author is brilliant in bringing certain Scripture to bear, ever so lightly, of course, as a verbal catalyst for the denouement . . . Smartly crafted, THE IMMORTAL is a highly satisfying, spiritually uplifting book.

Book Review from the TAMPA TRIBUNE, November 4, 2000.