Reviews

Redemption by Karen Kingsbury, Gary Smalley

mtaylor414's review against another edition

3.0

This was a book loaned to me by my mother-in-law. It was really good but extremely depressing. The series is about the Baxter family drama so I'm not sure if I will read the others or not. I have the second one at home, but I think I need a break from the sadness. I need something uplifting or funny to read now. :) All in all though, it was a good story.

mechapman80's review against another edition

inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

0.5

stacyculler's review against another edition

4.0

I read several books in this series and really like Karen Kingsbury as a Christian author.

thatisagreatread's review against another edition

4.0

I had my doubts in the beginning, but was pleasantly surprised at how much I actually enjoyed this first book. Then again, I loved reading the Twilight Series and these books are similar....with a Christian spin to them. The character development was excellent and the books are a quick read (again, similar to Twilight). Just like Twilight, the first 150 pages are spent introducing you to each of the characters, but once you get past all the "introductions" and get into the story, the story is actually quite intriguing....making you want to quickly get to the end and pick up the next book in the series. The story, while sometimes somewhat predictable, still sucked me in and I found myself crying through several chapters.

I will say this: these books are not for those who are skeptical or critical about Christianity. If you are like this, or just a literature snob in general, don't even bother reading them. You will be disappointed.

mcbaas's review against another edition

4.0

This book got me hooked on Karen Kingsbury. I loved Kari's character.

abigailkayharris's review against another edition

4.0

This is my least favorite book by Kingsbury . . . But it isn’t her fault, I just didn’t love the themes of the plot. It was a good story of redemption though I feel that that it ended too easily with the murder just because one of the characters was in love with another person – their high school crush even. sighs I didn’t like it but otherwise, it was pretty good through better for 17/19 up and I’m only giving 2 and 1/2 stars. Not a favorite but it was all right, I guess.

stepgg's review against another edition

I was quite disappointed by this book. it wasn't a bad book persay but after reading Karen's Oceans Apart, I had high expectations of this book. I found it to be lacking a good story, and could have used some more. maybe part of the problem was I just got angry withthe characters n thought they were being dumb. I did not care for tims character. I also find it hard to agree with taking someone back after an affair so maybe that was part of my problem. I shall try the next one and hope it is better

cadie_quick's review against another edition

5.0

This book!!!!!!! AAHHHHHH! I can’t even form proper sentences. I fell in love with these characters. I didn’t want it to end.

mswrightwright's review against another edition

5.0

A wonderful read with a great lesson on listening to God and forgiveness.

basicbsguide's review against another edition

3.0

I'd give this 3.5 stars. I enjoyed the story and it was a pretty quick read. I had a bit of a hard time when the characters would recall bible verses or hear God talk to them. Seemed a bit much for me. I have had friends that seem like the Baxter family though (Sandy-EDS). I appreciated Kari's strength and courage. So many people would chose the easy way out and she didn't. A good story of redemption and forgiveness. Heartbreaking in the end.