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bluebell4's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
5.0
rgyger's review against another edition
5.0
4. 5 Stars
A Time to Speak is even better than the first book, A Time to Die, which many of us can surely agree does not often happen in the middle book of a series. Yet I found this world far easier to digest and understand, with a good portion of the story taking place in Unity Village instead of an environment and culture that I am completely unfamiliar with. While A Time to Die was engaging, A Time to Speak was relatable.
When Parvin hears God telling her to SPEAK, I felt a true connection to her predicament and the knowledge that she should do something that she is terrified off. I felt for her every time she had to ask God to give her courage, to make her rely on him so much that she wasn't afraid to speak.
I was very tempted to give this 5 stars, though after thinking about it decided that I could not say I found the book perfect. This was mostly because of Frenchie and Madam's characters, two individuals whose real names Parvin never seemed inclined to learn even though they have a lot of scene time. Both characters are supposed to be French and Nadine chose to show this by altering the spelling of words they said to reflect pronunciation rather than speech patterns. While not a glaring problem, it still irritated me to the point where I wished those characters had not existed.
Even with my dislike of Frenchie and Madam, I absolutely loved A Time to Speak and now cannot wait for A Time to Rise. This is one of the few books I have purchased recently and it was well worth it.
A Time to Speak is even better than the first book, A Time to Die, which many of us can surely agree does not often happen in the middle book of a series. Yet I found this world far easier to digest and understand, with a good portion of the story taking place in Unity Village instead of an environment and culture that I am completely unfamiliar with. While A Time to Die was engaging, A Time to Speak was relatable.
When Parvin hears God telling her to SPEAK, I felt a true connection to her predicament and the knowledge that she should do something that she is terrified off. I felt for her every time she had to ask God to give her courage, to make her rely on him so much that she wasn't afraid to speak.
I was very tempted to give this 5 stars, though after thinking about it decided that I could not say I found the book perfect. This was mostly because of Frenchie and Madam's characters, two individuals whose real names Parvin never seemed inclined to learn even though they have a lot of scene time. Both characters are supposed to be French and Nadine chose to show this by altering the spelling of words they said to reflect pronunciation rather than speech patterns. While not a glaring problem, it still irritated me to the point where I wished those characters had not existed.
Even with my dislike of Frenchie and Madam, I absolutely loved A Time to Speak and now cannot wait for A Time to Rise. This is one of the few books I have purchased recently and it was well worth it.
readingwith_grace's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
rusticreadingal's review against another edition
5.0
Time to Speak was a great sequel. There was a ton of action, intrigue, suspense, and character growth. There was never a dull moment. And, of course, there was an enormous cliffhanger; an oh-my-goodness-WHY?-NOOO!-GRR!-cliffhanger, which has me super anxious to read A Time to Rise! I highly, highly recommend this series!
courtacademia's review against another edition
5.0
This book has such a strong message and opens up a great deal of topics for discussion. There are even discussion questions at the end of the book to reflect on. Parvin continues to be an amazing voice and example of how God uses the ordinary for the extraordinary. He calls her to speak and lead her people. It is so amazing how her character has grown and continues to grow!
reessee13's review against another edition
4.0
This one is even crazier and kept me reeling. Somewhat predictable which is why I only gave it 4 stars but still great.
jeneca's review against another edition
5.0
A Time to Speak
Parvin didn't die-- much to her disappointment. Unity village is a foreigner to her, yet she loves the people and they hate her.
Everyone hates her.
Reid is gone.
The council has the clock matching info, and they're claiming she brought it to them.
This book, the sequel to A Time to Die (which means you probably shouldn't be reading this if you haven't read a time to die...) is amazing and blew past my expectations. actually, I was quite sure what to expect. Between clocks, albinos, atoning, futuristic marble buildings and tight rope walking fights in the last novel, I assumed this one would be just as odd and amazing.
What I liked:
EVERYTHING. ALL THE THINGS. I love Parvins continued progression in her faith and leadership, and her succumbing to God's will for her to SPEAK.
Parvin and Solomon. It's not cute fluffy "he's so hot aaaahhhh." It's acutually nothing like that and I love it. It's a rich relationship founded in God and ARGH I flailed once or twice reading. *happy sigh*
The bad guys. Their world just got bigger. Kinda cool. Also love the continued theme with Skelley, avocado green fedoras and lemons. (If I ever see an avocado green fedora...)
And Skelley at the end... October 14th can't come sooner.
Random side note, but I really like the idea of knowledge caps.... Can I get me a Bible cap?
Also, with the underground illegal Christian group that meets in Prime, I love how they went around asking who was going to "step out." That is such great wording for what God calls each of us to do in our own way. (Or His own way, I should say.)
Everything is paced so well, and woven together with great foreshadowing and other awesomeness.
They survived Antarctica. I mean, seriously.
Nadine Brandes thought through everything. I mean, the projected wall?
I loved the city of Lost Angel, and the whole concept of living in the flood remains of that I assume to be Los Angeles. Despite the fact that I don't eat sea food, I would love living there in the salt and sea air...
Clocks. They're still confusing me but I love how things are progressing, or should I say crumbling away, amwhahahahahhaa.
The messages in the book and potent and powerful and are not something one will easily forget. I certainly haven't.
What I didn't like:
Uhm well, this is awkward. I pretty much loved this book. If I had to mention anything I would say that the train incident towards the end felt a little rushed. That could be just because I was reading chapter after chapter.
Other than that I have nothing to say in the cons department.
In conclusion, this book is amazing and has taught me so much about God love, protection, and pursuing His love.
If you're reading this Nadine, thank you so much for taking the time *wink* to write this book because Parvin and the rest of the gang have touched my life. <3
Parvin didn't die-- much to her disappointment. Unity village is a foreigner to her, yet she loves the people and they hate her.
Everyone hates her.
Reid is gone.
The council has the clock matching info, and they're claiming she brought it to them.
This book, the sequel to A Time to Die (which means you probably shouldn't be reading this if you haven't read a time to die...) is amazing and blew past my expectations. actually, I was quite sure what to expect. Between clocks, albinos, atoning, futuristic marble buildings and tight rope walking fights in the last novel, I assumed this one would be just as odd and amazing.
What I liked:
EVERYTHING. ALL THE THINGS. I love Parvins continued progression in her faith and leadership, and her succumbing to God's will for her to SPEAK.
Parvin and Solomon. It's not cute fluffy "he's so hot aaaahhhh." It's acutually nothing like that and I love it. It's a rich relationship founded in God and ARGH I flailed once or twice reading. *happy sigh*
The bad guys. Their world just got bigger. Kinda cool. Also love the continued theme with Skelley, avocado green fedoras and lemons. (If I ever see an avocado green fedora...)
And Skelley at the end... October 14th can't come sooner.
Random side note, but I really like the idea of knowledge caps.... Can I get me a Bible cap?
Also, with the underground illegal Christian group that meets in Prime, I love how they went around asking who was going to "step out." That is such great wording for what God calls each of us to do in our own way. (Or His own way, I should say.)
Everything is paced so well, and woven together with great foreshadowing and other awesomeness.
They survived Antarctica. I mean, seriously.
Nadine Brandes thought through everything. I mean, the projected wall?
I loved the city of Lost Angel, and the whole concept of living in the flood remains of that I assume to be Los Angeles. Despite the fact that I don't eat sea food, I would love living there in the salt and sea air...
Clocks. They're still confusing me but I love how things are progressing, or should I say crumbling away, amwhahahahahhaa.
The messages in the book and potent and powerful and are not something one will easily forget. I certainly haven't.
What I didn't like:
Uhm well, this is awkward. I pretty much loved this book. If I had to mention anything I would say that the train incident towards the end felt a little rushed. That could be just because I was reading chapter after chapter.
Other than that I have nothing to say in the cons department.
In conclusion, this book is amazing and has taught me so much about God love, protection, and pursuing His love.
If you're reading this Nadine, thank you so much for taking the time *wink* to write this book because Parvin and the rest of the gang have touched my life. <3