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Summary: A COMPELLING MASTERPIECE
Review: The year is 70 A.D. A Christian teenaged-girl named Hadassah, (who is the only one left of her family at the fall of Jerusalem) is taken to Rome. Sold as a slave, she is to serve the wealthy Valerian family. The Valerians are having problems of their own. The parents, Pheobe and Decimus are very traditional but their children Marcus and Julia embrace all the plesures of Rome. Hadassah is torn by her faith: she wants to share it's wonders and love with her new family, but cannot find the courage to do so. Also, Atretes has been captured from Germania and is brought to Rome as a gladiator. As their lives intertwine, they will face problems that will change who they are and what they believe in.Francine Rivers has truly created a masterpiece. The characters are so real and believable. The plot is remarkable, and the detail given to ancient Rome makes history come alive. I call this an inspirational, dramatic-historical love novel. The way that the author shows the love of God is beautiful. I give this book 5 stars. It's a must-read, and I can't say enough about it. It's an amazing story that captivates you and touches your heart. It changes you as a person, it makes you think, and that's what I call worthy liturature. I give it my full recomendation, which is reserved for very few books.
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Summary: Why Did I Wait So Long?
Review: The year is 70 AD. Hadassah has been captured at the fall of Jerusalem. Taken to Rome, she is bought to serve the Valerian family. The Valerians are having their own problems. Decimus, the father, is very traditional, yet his children, Marcus and Julia, embrace all the decadence Rome has to offer. Hadassah wants to share her faith in Jesus the Messiah with this family, but she cannot find the courage to do so. Meanwhile, Atretes has been captured in Germany and taken to Rome as a gladiator. As their lives intertwine, they will all face problems that will challenge who they are and what they believe. I just read this book for the first time, and can't believe I waited so long to do so. This is an amazing novel. The characters are strong, the writing is crisp, the plots are remarkable, and the detail given to ancient Rome makes it come alive. Every time I picked up this novel, I was drawn into its world and had a hard time putting it down. This was my introduction to the books of Francine Rivers, but by no means will this be my last. I am looking forward to finishing this series and exploring her other novels. She is truly a gifted author.
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Summary: WOW, WOW, WOW
Review: This book series was recommended by a friend of mine. She said that I would enjoy this book. BOY was she wrong...I didn't just enjoy it, I drank it in. I felt compassion, tears, joy and sorrow throughout the book. It all fit so nicely together that it kinda makes you wonder who actually wrote the book. Was it really Francine Rivers thoughts coming out on those pages or was God helping her type out each wonderful word. She helped my faith tremendously, and I will always be grateful for the things she has given to the world. Thank you Francine Rivers from the bottom of my heart!
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Summary: Warning...
Review: Warning! Do not buy A Voice in the Wind unless you are prepared to sit and do nothing but read for the next few days. Trust me -- you'll only need a few days to read this 400+ page book. Once you start, you won't be able to stop. It consumes you totally. When you're not reading it (you do need to eat and sleep) you're thinking about it. Your eyes will hurt from reading so long, but you won't care -- you have to keep reading. This book contains a tender love story for the girls and it's action packed with gladiators and man-eating lions for the guys. Not only are you getting an awesome story, but a history lesson as well. A win-win situation! A Voice in the Wind takes you back to ancient Roman times where you'll follow a Christian slave girl and the family she serves. She turns their world upside down with her unselfishness, loving heart and kind ways -- not slave-like at all. She not only challenges her master's stony idols and wicked ways, she will challenge your faith and make you want to live your life for the glory of God. And don't forget, this is only one book in The Mark of the Lion series. You'll have to read all three! Recommended reading for a mature 18 year old and up.
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Summary: BIblical, Historical, Romantic- very good!
Review: When i first started to read this book i just couldn't get into it, but i kept on reading and it started to pick up. It is a very good story that has a lot of different "colorful" characters. The ending is unexpected and leaves you hanging so i suggest having the next book, "An Echo in the Darkness" nearby and ready to read.
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