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aallen820's review
4.0
I enjoyed the 2nd book in the series overall. The allegory world story was a bit stronger than the present day world story. A notable absence though was minimal if any direct involvement of the shataiki bats which seemed odd after featuring prominently in the first book. Their effects were certainly seen on the world and the people in the Horde but it was a change from the more direct interactions in the 1st book.
The allegory world story seems to have a bit more depth as well possibly due to the time that can pass there being years at a time vs. hours or days in the present day world. I thought it was also interesting how Thomas retained skills and knowledge from the other world and to see how his character developed significantly from having lived and had experiences there.
There is lots of Biblical symbolism and metaphors in this book as well. It's very apparent towards the end of the book but you can pick up on it earlier in the book as well if you pay attention.
The book having been published so many years ago also could use an update on technology such as faxes being used rather than email even though the internet existed and was used in the book. The absence of cell phones is also curious at times in the story since they would have been used by most people in the modern world at that time.
The allegory world story seems to have a bit more depth as well possibly due to the time that can pass there being years at a time vs. hours or days in the present day world. I thought it was also interesting how Thomas retained skills and knowledge from the other world and to see how his character developed significantly from having lived and had experiences there.
There is lots of Biblical symbolism and metaphors in this book as well. It's very apparent towards the end of the book but you can pick up on it earlier in the book as well if you pay attention.
The book having been published so many years ago also could use an update on technology such as faxes being used rather than email even though the internet existed and was used in the book. The absence of cell phones is also curious at times in the story since they would have been used by most people in the modern world at that time.
jordanak03's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
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? It's complicated
5.0
debs4jc's review
4.0
The story from Black continues, Thomas of Hunter is now a great warrior facing the Horde. He hasn't dreamed in 15 years, but a new threat brings him back to the 21st century and the threat from the Raison strain. The two differing realities he is locked in seem more tied together than ever, with not only skills and information passing from one to the other but also his blood. And then Rachelle has a dream where she is Monique. So Thomas is trying to figure out how to stop the Raison strain from killing the Earth's population in one reality, and how to stop the Horde from overtaking the forests in the other. A mystical prophet named Justin of Southern further complicates the puzzle--is he a traitor or a prophet.[return][return][return][return][return][return][return]Style Characterisics: Pacing, clarity, structure, narrative devices, etc.[return]Very fast paced, almost dizzying. The spiritual allegory type stuff has the reader guessing at times who/what is right or wrong. Especially when the people in one world correspond to someone from the other world. This can be confusing sometimes. But it also adds an element of mystery that added on top of the action creates a book you can't put down. The characters, like a lot of suspense stories, tend to be flat. They are really more part of the fantastic world Dekker has created--this is a very visual book.[return][return][return][return][return][return][return]How Good is it?[return]An adrenaline laced read, great entertainment with a intriguing spiritual underlayer that reinterprets the Biblical story in a fresh way
taneilcasey's review against another edition
5.0
I just finished reading this, and all I can say is, WOW! That book was totally awesome!
cuff21's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
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? No
5.0
jobananers's review
4.0
I learned from this book something I already knew. THAT TED DEKKER IS AN AMAZING WRITER.
wwalters87's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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? Yes
4.0
perilous1's review against another edition
3.0
Just as pretty as the first one, but with a few minor grammatical errors. Also, the allegory felt a lot less subtle this time around--but that could just be me.
allison87's review
3.0
Almost DNF'd. This series isn't bad at all, it's just not keeping my attention. So it's been months in between putting it down and picking it up again. I guess the story is drawn out too long, I don't know.