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Summary: Great Christian Fiction with Crossover Appeal
Review: "To Whom Much Is Given" is a strong combination of romance and mystery, with a strong Christian message of salvation. Maurice Gray cleverly uses realistic dialogue without crossing the vulgar line. Centering around Max and Donna--two young, spiritually gifted characters--the story chronicles their divine hookup, giving the reader a strong dose of love. There are several commplimentary characters who are strong and impressionable enough to have their own novel, such as the hilarious Fred, the quick-witted Yolanda, and the cold-blooded Merry. The presence of God throughout the narrative is compelling, but not overwhelming, and seperates this novel from other contemporary works by African-Americans. Gray incorporates the scriptures without preaching at the reader, making the message very subtle, yet sure. To Whom Much Is Given is highly recommended.
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Summary: Good
Review: An very good debut Novel. It will have you thinking. Good work for a first time novelist
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Summary: M. Gray Has Given Us Much
Review: At first glance of Maurice Gray's title; "To Whom Much Is Given," I was immediately prepared to read a "preachy-type" story carrying the banner of a Mystery. Nothing could be further from the truth.From the onset I was hooked by the familiar and funny supermarket scene where Max awkwardly tries to gain the attention of his 'dream' girl. The play between the males and females as they play cat and mouse games was just a taste of what was to come. And, a taste was not enough....it awakened an appetite for more of these memorable characters. I applaud the author for his use of prophetic dreams, contemporary dialogue and characters that give you everything you want in a mystery without the excess baggage of profanity, etc. The use of Bible-based scriptures are integrated in the story without interrupting the reading flow and the author took time to make sure of the correlation between the scenes, dialogues and verses. In short, I love this first-time effort from Maurice Gray and look forward to reading more. I predict that this book will not only cross over to the secular market but be a silent best seller much the way, V.C. Murray's "Temptation" took the Christian Fiction market by surprise. Maurice M. Gray has Given Us Much.
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Summary: M. Gray Has Given Us Much
Review: At first glance of Maurice Gray's title; "To Whom Much Is Given," I was immediately prepared to read a "preachy-type" story carrying the banner of a Mystery. Nothing could be further from the truth. From the onset I was hooked by the familiar and funny supermarket scene where Max awkwardly tries to gain the attention of his 'dream' girl. The play between the males and females as they play cat and mouse games was just a taste of what was to come. And, a taste was not enough....it awakened an appetite for more of these memorable characters. I applaud the author for his use of prophetic dreams, contemporary dialogue and characters that give you everything you want in a mystery without the excess baggage of profanity, etc. The use of Bible-based scriptures are integrated in the story without interrupting the reading flow and the author took time to make sure of the correlation between the scenes, dialogues and verses. In short, I love this first-time effort from Maurice Gray and look forward to reading more. I predict that this book will not only cross over to the secular market but be a silent best seller much the way, V.C. Murray's "Temptation" took the Christian Fiction market by surprise. Maurice M. Gray has Given Us Much.
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Summary: To Whom Much is Given
Review: Excellent book, very captivating storyline with characters that all of us can easily relate to. This author rises head and shoulders above his peers as this story is very gracefully and tastefully done. (If he had to stand before his Maker and give an account of the book he has authored ... i believe he would hear 'well done good and faithful servant'. i am eagerly awaiting the next book. vh
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Summary: To Whom Much is Given
Review: Excellent book, very captivating storyline with characters that all of us can easily relate to. This author rises head and shoulders above his peers as this story is very gracefully and tastefully done. (If he had to stand before his Maker and give an account of the book he has authored ... i believe he would hear 'well done good and faithful servant'. i am eagerly awaiting the next book. vh
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Summary: I Just Couldn't Put it Down!!
Review: I just couldn't put this book down. I read mostly at night when I settle down from a long day. The book is very suspenseful. There's always some "cliffhanging" moment. The character tie-ins were very clever! I haven't finished the book yet and I know how much I'm enjoying it, it has replaced Nick at Nite! Maurice keep writing and I'll definitely keep reading. God bless you!
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Summary: It's okay
Review: I liked how the book started out, but to be honest I didn't like it that much. I didn't like how the author attempted to "school" us on urban slang and dialogue. I also didn't like the way that the book flowed. At times subjects were jumpy and rather than flowing into a collaborative story where all the characters paths crossed, I felt dizzy trying to keep up witht he changing characters. Overall...the book it pretty good. I do recommend it, but it is not one that I would run and jump to buy.
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Summary: It's okay
Review: I liked how the book started out, but to be honest I didn't like it that much. I didn't like how the author attempted to "school" us on urban slang and dialogue. I also didn't like the way that the book flowed. At times subjects were jumpy and rather than flowing into a collaborative story where all the characters paths crossed, I felt dizzy trying to keep up witht he changing characters. Overall...the book it pretty good. I do recommend it, but it is not one that I would run and jump to buy.
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Summary: Encouraged By A Job Well Done
Review: I was hooked on this book after reading the first chapter on Amazon.com.
Mr. Gray has done an outstanding job in presenting his tale and characters. His portrayal of Max as a man willing to stand by his godly convictions and be an example to Fred is commenable. It is the sermon of his lifestyle that spoke loudly to Fred.
Max and Donna's characters show their dedication to Christ without making them seem so holy that the reading audience cannot identify with them.
From beginning to end, God, who He is, what He expects, and His mercy and grace is the central theme.
Mr. Gray does not patronize the public with literary milk to pacify the surface cry of infancy. He instead, takes the reader from the bottle, to spoon feeding, until, his expertly crafted words has you eating with your own utensils of revelation.
Thank you Mr. Gray for such a great job. I like others look forward to many more novels from you.
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