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Summary: A great book about God's unfailing Love!
Review: I admire Hadassah even when she's disfigured by the lions that she was sent to by Julia, she loves Julia and God no matter what. Marcus finally finds God and Hadassah and you'll love the ending!
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Summary: OUTSTANDING!!!!!
Review: I am just amazed at how wonderful this second book was. I made the last few pages drag out becuse I didn't want to have to finish. I know if you read the first book you are already sorry you didn't have this one standing by.....
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Summary: Surprising!
Review: I came about reading this book in an unusual fashion and it surpassed all my expectations! I was originally going to read the book because a neighbor had said it was quite racey. I'm much more of a Jackie Collins fan than a Christian historical fiction fan! So when I started reading the book and found out it was Christian-themed I was alittle put off. Then my mom read it and spoke SO highly of it that I decided to give it another shot. And it really is a great book! Well worth every minute and every word! Obviously I wasn't reading it for it's religious relevance like most of Francine Rivers' fans. But I still found it to be extraordinary! Sort of like a Christian Mists of Avalon. Definately up there with the best historical fiction and fantasy books ever written! Its brutally real and adult and I know why my neighbor would advertise it as racey. The atmosphere Francine brings to life in ancient Ephesus actually seems almost modern its so cosmopolitan. The characters are all realistically flawed and deep. The struggles are attention-grabbing and keep you reading. Toward the end of the book its almost like a great mystery novel and you literally can't put it down until you find out what happens! VERY well written, well thought-out book! Of course it is a religious-themed book and can get preachy at times. And the miracles and spiritual happenings in it are clearly fantasy packaged as truth. But for the open-minded reader it's barely noticeable. My only REAL bone to pick is with the happily-ever-after ending that would of gone better in a Disney movie. For such a realistic, adult novel a fairytale ending wasn't what I was expecting but its what I got. For that reason alone I wish I could give 3 1/2 stars but since I can't 4 will have to do!
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Summary: Good reading in spite of some flaws
Review: I did enjoy this book, but it was my least favorite of the three in the series. My main problem with it is that it tries to hard to mirror modern society. A lesbian feminist tells a young woman to have an abortion because "it's a woman's right to choose." I think that's a little too obvious. But the book did get me thinking about things, and I liked the ending.
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Summary: Makes life for 1st Century Christians become tangible.
Review: I feel as though I have lived life under the Roman empire as a believer in Christ. This story took me there. The characters are so wonderful, so believable. What a hedonistic people--What an amazing Deliverer!
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Summary: a book full of the light of God's love
Review: I found that this book was even more spirit-filled than the first. Hadassah seemed more like a real person in this book than in the first. Marcus' search for God in Galilee was much like our search for Him today. We think we have to go to great lengths to find Him, and He's so close. I loved this book.
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Summary: This one's as good as Volume 1; maybe better!
Review: I thought I could put down the first one and wait a day or two before starting the second one. Wrong! I waited 30 minutes then dove straight into the lives of Marcus, Julia and Hadassah. Just reading about Hadassah and her strength, faith, and love for her "neighbors" made me desire to have a closer relationship with Jesus Christ. You will cry!
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Summary: Absolutely Incredible
Review: I wish I could give this book more than 5 stars. Of all of the books I have read, I keep coming back to this one, it simply draws me. I have read it 13 times or more. If you haven't read it yet, please do. It is one of the few books that draws me in completely from the very beginning. I can sit down on a lazy Saturday and read nearly all the way through it. And I get so involved in the book that if you want my attention, you may as well call me by the main character's name. It is that good!!
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Summary: Engrossing
Review: If you want to laugh, cry, have your heart taken out, wrenched dry, and put back better than it ever was before, you simply MUST read this book! I have read many books, but the story of Hadassah touched me as nothing else has-and I read a lot. The way Hadassah trusts in God is something I admire.
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Summary: Powerful Story of God's Love and Forgiveness
Review: It's been a year since the end of A VOICE IN THE WIND. Marcus is feeling restless. His life of pleasure no longer holds any happiness for him. Julia is finding that her friends really don't care for her, and she is fighting an illness that no one seems to be able to cure. Their mother, Phoebe, prays constantly for their salvation. Fortunately, God has not given up on them. And the answer might come from the strange woman hidden in veils who assists the young doctor Alexander at his shop in the poor part of town. Francine Rivers has once again captured the Roman empire of the 1st century AD. Rome, Ephesus, and Israel come alive with compelling people and small historic details. The theme of God's love and the power of forgiveness are beautifully shown through the lives of these characters. The ending was so powerful, I'm sure it will stay with me for quite some time. This novel is definitely a sequel to the first book in the series, A VOICE IN THE WIND. Enough of the first book is explained so you won't be lost if you choose to read this one first. However, since you'll ultimately want to read the first one, I recommend starting with it so none of the surprises will be spoiled. These novels are some of the best Christian fiction I've ever read. If you enjoy a good story with strong characters, you'll want to pick these up and read them today.
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