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All for Anna by Nicole Deese

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It was really good for a while, but then there was all this thing about faith which is hard for me to connect to because most days I don't believe in god, and while I think it's a legitimate wordview, it was hard for me to connect to the "message" of this book.
Also, everything for about the last 10% felt meaningless for me, and the book could do without it.

there was no need for all the Africa crap, especially when the end result was bound to be--oh right, you're all right, I'm just running away. She's stopped running a while back, and bringing this issue back was aggravating. And essentially, was solved much too easily.

Also, the sex thing. Why was it such a big deal? Why was she so scared someone might think they're doing it? Two consenting adults, in a long term relationship...

authoramyearls's review against another edition

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5.0

I could tell this was Nicole's debut novel because there were a lot of little mistakes that aren't in her recent novels. However, the story was gorgeous, and I felt God working on my own PTSD as I read. I'm changed by this book and so thankful it was written.

scgreenfelder's review against another edition

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1.0

The description gave absolutely no indicator that this was a Christian Fiction novel. Had it given even the slightest indication, I would not have picked this book up. Furthermore, it didn't show its true colors until about a quarter of the way through, at which point I was committed and had to finish it.

Though I don't object to the existence of Christian Fiction, I choose not to read it, and I feel as if this book and its description misled and tricked me into reading this.

cm636's review against another edition

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5.0

It's very hard to overcome guilt. This book is amazing, I could relate in so many levels. Although I'm not a religious person, God issue didn't bother me as much as I was afraid.
Thank you for writing this.

kd_737's review against another edition

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3.0

Read with book club. Liked that it was clean- no inappropriate scenes or things that would make me feel uncomfortable reading.

mrssmithreadsrom's review against another edition

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5.0

Read this over Christmas break and loved it. Perfect picture of how we can receive love and grace even when we don't feel like we deserve it. Beautiful story. Can't wait to read All She Wanted!!

klichtle's review

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1.0

Terrible writing. Unlikeable main character. Did not enjoy.

atharp's review against another edition

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3.0

I enjoyed this book. There are surround aspects of believing in God throughout. I would say it solely focuses on that but they do lead to the resolution in the end. Overall it was a happy ending but a very emotional journey.