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3.92 AVERAGE
3.92 AVERAGE
Ted Dekker is the one who got me hooked on reading many many years ago with his circle series. The 49th Mystic is a continuation of that series. Naturally, I was stoked to be able to read this book. It had everything I remember from the original series.
When Rachelle falls asleep she wakes up in another reality and vise versa. She is faced with saving both of her worlds and using them to them each other. The Christian allegory is strong with this story and it’s beautiful.
While I did like the book, I liked the original better. Although, given that it was the first set of books that got me interested in reading, it’s a pretty tough act to follow even for a sequal series. The sheer nostalgia alone was enough for me to like this book. However, I believe someone unfamiliar with the story would pick it up just fine.
When Rachelle falls asleep she wakes up in another reality and vise versa. She is faced with saving both of her worlds and using them to them each other. The Christian allegory is strong with this story and it’s beautiful.
While I did like the book, I liked the original better. Although, given that it was the first set of books that got me interested in reading, it’s a pretty tough act to follow even for a sequal series. The sheer nostalgia alone was enough for me to like this book. However, I believe someone unfamiliar with the story would pick it up just fine.
The 49th Mystic is a suspenseful page-turning thriller. As the story unfolded, I was challenged to see with a new perspective what I have believed for so long. Just as the characters wrestle with issues of identity, perceptions of reality, and abilities, it caused me to consider the same issues in my own life. Take your time to consider not only what the characters are facing, but how these same ideas apply to your own life. Mull over where you need to see from a new perspective.
Ted Dekker managed to create a book that synthesizes several of his multi-book series while yet not expecting the reader has ever read these other writings. It is his most compelling book yet.
I was quickly drawn into the book and left eagerly anticipating installment. I am the 49th Mystic.
Ted Dekker managed to create a book that synthesizes several of his multi-book series while yet not expecting the reader has ever read these other writings. It is his most compelling book yet.
I was quickly drawn into the book and left eagerly anticipating installment. I am the 49th Mystic.
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I want to start off by saying Ted Dekker is one of my favorite modern authors and I LOVED the 3 main books of the Circle Series, which I read twice.
This book is sort of like a continuation, but I was mostly disappointed. It’s an okay story, but it just felt too much like what I’d already read. The story was different, but the main character, Rachelle, going back and forth in her sleep the same way Thomas did with no idea who she is supposed to be in the other world, felt too much like a retelling, only with a female protagonist. I actually found the part of the story where she was NOT in the other world more engaging, which is the opposite of the way I felt with Thomas.
Also, I’m confused as to why Dekker reuses the name Rachelle, which was the name of Thomas’s wife. But this Rachelle cannot be Thomas’s wife as she would be dead at this point.
Finally, I agree with other reviewers (and I won’t rehash what they wrote) that Dekker’s theology is all wacky in his book.
Anyway, I will eventually get around to reading the sequel, and perhaps give a more in depth review.
This book is sort of like a continuation, but I was mostly disappointed. It’s an okay story, but it just felt too much like what I’d already read. The story was different, but the main character, Rachelle, going back and forth in her sleep the same way Thomas did with no idea who she is supposed to be in the other world, felt too much like a retelling, only with a female protagonist. I actually found the part of the story where she was NOT in the other world more engaging, which is the opposite of the way I felt with Thomas.
Also, I’m confused as to why Dekker reuses the name Rachelle, which was the name of Thomas’s wife. But this Rachelle cannot be Thomas’s wife as she would be dead at this point.
Finally, I agree with other reviewers (and I won’t rehash what they wrote) that Dekker’s theology is all wacky in his book.
Anyway, I will eventually get around to reading the sequel, and perhaps give a more in depth review.
adventurous
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It has been quite some time since I have picked up a Ted Dekker book. So, when I saw this new book, I thought I would give it a go. Well I did give it a go and it was two tries.
Going into this book, I knew it was going to be mystical but I was not prepared for how "out" there it was. After having recently finished watching OA on Netflix, my mind was a bit more open to this different twist on humanity and faith. Yet, this book was too much for me.
The first time I got about ten chapters in and put the book down. I came back to the book about a couple weeks later and decided to try it one more time. Ok, so it was a little better the second time but again not much more. For me the storyline was unbelievable. The latter half was better than the first half.
Going into this book, I knew it was going to be mystical but I was not prepared for how "out" there it was. After having recently finished watching OA on Netflix, my mind was a bit more open to this different twist on humanity and faith. Yet, this book was too much for me.
The first time I got about ten chapters in and put the book down. I came back to the book about a couple weeks later and decided to try it one more time. Ok, so it was a little better the second time but again not much more. For me the storyline was unbelievable. The latter half was better than the first half.
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was the first Ted Dekker book I've read and, wow, what a weird and wild ride! I've read quite a lot of fantasy, but don't think I've ever read anything quite like this before. It definitely kept me guessing. I never knew what was going to happen next.
I will say that it did take me a while to get into. Everything was so different and it wasn't until probably about the half way mark where I finally got my bearings. I was told that this book could standalone and would be a good introduction to Dekker's work but now I'm wondering if I would've enjoyed it more had I read The Circle series beforehand. It sounded like something I'd really like but in the end it was just okay. For me, something just felt off and it didn't really click with me.
Although this wasn't really the book for me, there's been so much high praise for it and many others have loved it a great deal. It did end in a way that leaves me curious about what's to come next. If my library gets the sequel, I might check it out.
I will say that it did take me a while to get into. Everything was so different and it wasn't until probably about the half way mark where I finally got my bearings. I was told that this book could standalone and would be a good introduction to Dekker's work but now I'm wondering if I would've enjoyed it more had I read The Circle series beforehand. It sounded like something I'd really like but in the end it was just okay. For me, something just felt off and it didn't really click with me.
Although this wasn't really the book for me, there's been so much high praise for it and many others have loved it a great deal. It did end in a way that leaves me curious about what's to come next. If my library gets the sequel, I might check it out.