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meezcarrie's review
3.0
Driver Confessional begins with a very compelling premise. A “buber” driver in D.C. whose fare one night propels him into more than he bargained for. Said driver – Antonio – is a family man, and the scenes with his close-knit family will warm your heart! Of course, when the ‘more than he bargained for’ intersects with the close knit family, the danger factor skyrockets. Complete with cool car chase and all the ingredients for a great thriller!
I think guys will love this book! As there isn’t much Christian fiction geared toward men, this is a very good thing. For me (not a guy), this novel didn’t get inside the characters’ heads enough. I wanted to know more motivations, emotions, etc. As a result, to me the writing felt somewhat detached and even lacked cohesion in parts. The terms “Antonio” and “the driver” are often used interchangeably – in the same scene – which could be a case of intentional head jumping (switching perspectives between characters without warning) or just the need for a tighter edit.
Bottom Line: Driver Confessional introduces us to an intriguing concept and a likable hero. The setting is spot-on, and readers familiar with Washington D.C. will feel right at home. Guys will enjoy this book, though women may find it difficult to connect with the story. The plot is relevant and modern, and ride-share drivers will probably never view a left-behind item in quite the same way.
(I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.)
see my review at Reading Is My SuperPower
I think guys will love this book! As there isn’t much Christian fiction geared toward men, this is a very good thing. For me (not a guy), this novel didn’t get inside the characters’ heads enough. I wanted to know more motivations, emotions, etc. As a result, to me the writing felt somewhat detached and even lacked cohesion in parts. The terms “Antonio” and “the driver” are often used interchangeably – in the same scene – which could be a case of intentional head jumping (switching perspectives between characters without warning) or just the need for a tighter edit.
Bottom Line: Driver Confessional introduces us to an intriguing concept and a likable hero. The setting is spot-on, and readers familiar with Washington D.C. will feel right at home. Guys will enjoy this book, though women may find it difficult to connect with the story. The plot is relevant and modern, and ride-share drivers will probably never view a left-behind item in quite the same way.
(I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.)
see my review at Reading Is My SuperPower
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