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treythethird's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
philosopher_kj's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Body horror, and Violence
Moderate: Gore, Animal death, Infidelity, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Sexual content, Alcohol, Religious bigotry, and Alcoholism
rachelb36's review against another edition
4.0
I liked this one. I appreciated that the main character had flaws (one major flaw in particular that most Christian authors stay away from) and that they weren't justified in the end, or brushed aside.
As I read the book, I kept thinking of possible endings that would have been cop-outs, suspecting Peretti would fall back on one, and was very pleased that he didn't.
My complaint would be that the book was drawn out and would have benefited from just a tad more editing. As much as I wanted to find out how it ended, I mostly just wanted the thing to end already! The chapters themselves were also long - averaging around 30 pages. This made it difficult to read for me, since I have so many interruptions in my day and need to take frequent breaks to deal with them. I hate having to stop a book in the middle of a chapter!
All in all, it was a good read, and an example of what happens when we forsake God's law and try to create our own, to be our own master. I was reminded of verses in the book of Judges (21:25 and 17:6) which state, "Everyone did whatever he considered right."
As I read the book, I kept thinking of possible endings that would have been cop-outs, suspecting Peretti would fall back on one, and was very pleased that he didn't.
My complaint would be that the book was drawn out and would have benefited from just a tad more editing. As much as I wanted to find out how it ended, I mostly just wanted the thing to end already! The chapters themselves were also long - averaging around 30 pages. This made it difficult to read for me, since I have so many interruptions in my day and need to take frequent breaks to deal with them. I hate having to stop a book in the middle of a chapter!
All in all, it was a good read, and an example of what happens when we forsake God's law and try to create our own, to be our own master. I was reminded of verses in the book of Judges (21:25 and 17:6) which state, "Everyone did whatever he considered right."
half_blood_princess's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
It is a medium paced book. I find it hard to continue when the bear was killed because there was no actual hint of it and my heart goes out to animals. . The characters are great, they are very human and I can hear their personalities in the writing style. I love the development of the protagonist with the supporting ones because there is a good development that goes beyond his goal which is reaally good for me.
emileaf626's review against another edition
2.0
Clever metaphor, but the writing style isn't for me.
hazydazywaffles's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I just don't like horrors.
catfeist's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
tivara101's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
They worshipped and tampered and played with sin so much it became a thing with wings and scales and legs and teeth.
j_knuckers's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
paperbacks_and_ponytails's review against another edition
2.0
I listened to the abridged audio version narrated by Frank Peretti. I don't think Frank Peretti is for me, I would like to try more of his books though. Maybe if I read the full version I could probably appreciate it more.