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wteel24's review against another edition
4.0
There is such a twist I did not see coming, even when I thought I figured it out, I was clearly wrong.
pandagail's review against another edition
2.0
Good read, but I don't like this type of ending. Frustrating.
shidoburrito's review against another edition
3.0
I've never read a book by Dekker before, so this was a title recommended to me. The characters and writing style reminded me a LOT of Dean Koontz, but with slightly more religious over-(and under)-tones. All in all, I was hoping for more, but it fell a little flat for me. The last 50 pages went by fast as I really was held in suspense, but the other 300 pages went a little slowly. Perhaps I just wasn't in the mood for it. The characters didn't act...normal? They suffered from the Koontz characteristic of being smart, but having a disconnected, un-realistic air to them. Almost otherworldly. Which makes sense for the main character, once you find out more about his past, but the other characters too (and not just Slater or Sam). Also, I had fled to this book after giving up on Rice's "Prince Lestat" which was suffering from too much religious philosophy and the usual pages-long dialogue and banter about morality and God. Unfortunately, I ran right into the same problem in this book (although not nearly as long-winded as Anne Rice is).
Anyway, there you have it. I MAY try another Dekker book later on, but don't hold your breath.
Anyway, there you have it. I MAY try another Dekker book later on, but don't hold your breath.
moniska89's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
First read in 2005. One of my all time favorite books and my gateway into the Ted Dekker universe. Not a fan of the audiobook narrator though.
swill29's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
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
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness and Murder
superotterman's review against another edition
5.0
I finished this book in 3 days which is really fast for me. It took me a couple chapters to really bite into it, but found myself staying up late at night trying to see what happens next.
bethpeninger's review against another edition
4.0
I'm a bit behind on the Ted Dekker "craze". He's been around for years writing bestseller books but he's not my genre...or maybe he is and I just didn't realize it! So here's my first read of any of his titles. A friend gave me a lot of his books and I'm starting to work my way through them.
In Thr3e, main character Kevin is being stalked by an old foe. And this foe is out to kill. Demanding a confession of sins from Kevin this foe, Slater, sends Kevin on a wild goose chase using riddles to solve in order to save lives. Kevin's childhood friend, Samantha, joins the drama and together she and Kevin, with the help of FBI agent Jennifer, race against Slater's demands and threats. What unfolds is a bizarre game of cat and mouse with Kevin's life ultimately on the line. Can they, will they, capture Slater in time?
Dekker has written 35 books to date and is very popular among the Christian faith because he has been able to write clean thrillers that still engage a reader with twist and turns but doesn't employ any graphic scenes, filthy language, or sex scenes. This particular book, written in 2003, was well-written and kept me turning pages. I read 2/3 of the book in one night and finished the rest the next morning! Dekker was able, in my opinion, to keep the plot moving and the characters developing in a forward motion that kept me interested in the outcome. He also made it enough of a mystery that I had a hard time figuring out the exact motive, etc. I personally like that because I like to think a little bit while reading fiction. :) So it seems that perhaps some of Dekker's books fit within a genre I like to read and we'll see what else in the stack my friend loaned me will keep my attention.
In Thr3e, main character Kevin is being stalked by an old foe. And this foe is out to kill. Demanding a confession of sins from Kevin this foe, Slater, sends Kevin on a wild goose chase using riddles to solve in order to save lives. Kevin's childhood friend, Samantha, joins the drama and together she and Kevin, with the help of FBI agent Jennifer, race against Slater's demands and threats. What unfolds is a bizarre game of cat and mouse with Kevin's life ultimately on the line. Can they, will they, capture Slater in time?
Dekker has written 35 books to date and is very popular among the Christian faith because he has been able to write clean thrillers that still engage a reader with twist and turns but doesn't employ any graphic scenes, filthy language, or sex scenes. This particular book, written in 2003, was well-written and kept me turning pages. I read 2/3 of the book in one night and finished the rest the next morning! Dekker was able, in my opinion, to keep the plot moving and the characters developing in a forward motion that kept me interested in the outcome. He also made it enough of a mystery that I had a hard time figuring out the exact motive, etc. I personally like that because I like to think a little bit while reading fiction. :) So it seems that perhaps some of Dekker's books fit within a genre I like to read and we'll see what else in the stack my friend loaned me will keep my attention.
thesleepyseamstress's review against another edition
5.0
This one kept me guessing until the end! The surprises in this book were non stop & I'm amazed at how well put together the details were.