You need to sign in or sign up before continuing.
Take a photo of a barcode or cover
3.97 AVERAGE
3.97 AVERAGE
This is yet another story of a prodigal son and at first I wondered why in the world it made my to read list. I hated most of his book, I wanted to slap Luke for being so stupid, so spoiled and listening to his tale was hard for me. I have never been rich or even had more money then I have bills so it was to read through this spoiled man bleed through a million dollars and go broke. It took me half the book to realize that was to fully what this book was about. This book is about a fathers love, doing o others what you would want done to you and finding who you are when it really counts. As a parent we all want children who we can be proud of but we aren't always ready to let learn who that s for themselves. This is a great book, just get past Luke's stupidity.
This was just what I was hoping out of a Richard Paul Evans book—heartwarming, insightful, and a light read. I loved the father-son relationship that actually ended up wonderful, I don’t think we see enough of those in literature these days.
I found Luke’s relationship with Rachael unbelievable though. It seemed like he pitied her more than actually loved her. She was pretty grumpy and rude until he found out her story and suddenly he was in love with her. I think it just needed more time to build since I felt like we heard so much about Candace, and very little about Rachael. It almost seemed like a rebound for Luke.
I still enjoyed reading it, however. Just not one of my favorite RPE books.
I found Luke’s relationship with Rachael unbelievable though. It seemed like he pitied her more than actually loved her. She was pretty grumpy and rude until he found out her story and suddenly he was in love with her. I think it just needed more time to build since I felt like we heard so much about Candace, and very little about Rachael. It almost seemed like a rebound for Luke.
I still enjoyed reading it, however. Just not one of my favorite RPE books.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A modern day prodigal son story. Some of the writing style seems awkward. But it was a heartwarming story, which is what I look to read at Christmas.
I really enjoyed this book. It is a great story of friendship, family, and finding your way through hardship. I would definitely recommend this book to everyone.
Knowing that it was based on the biblical story of “The Prodigal Son,” I knew the plot going into the book. I also expected a veil of moral/religion/Christianity as well. The book was incredibly corny, and painted capitalist billionaires and nepotism in a strange “American Dream” sort of light. However, it was a quick read, and I found it hard to put down. Don’t think I would’ve read this if it wasn’t a gift.
Richard Paul Evans does it again by creating a beautiful modern-day tale of the Prodigal son. This time, the son is a trust fund baby to his father's nationwide copy company. Also, the point of view is that of the son instead as a third party. Really cool way to view it. I highly recommend!
What is it with me and getting hooked on all these LDS authors, lol This book was pretty good, MUCH better than the sappy, depressing mess that is The Christmas Box. There were a few continuity issues and the ending was a little too good to be true, but considering the source material (The Prodigal Son), that was to be expected. Not really a Christmas book, although about a third of it takes place around the holiday season. I would label it more pre-Christmas or holiday.
„Zasada siły odśrodkowej w tym samym stopniu sprawdza się w mechanice Newtona co w przypadku kondycji ludzkiej – im szybciej kręci się nasze życie, tym więcej rzeczy się rozpada.”
„Nie potykają się tylko ci, którzy nie chodzą.”
„Poczucie winy sprawia, że stajemy się dla siebie obcy.”
„Gdyby nie ciemność nigdy nie poznałbym światła”
„Nie potykają się tylko ci, którzy nie chodzą.”
„Poczucie winy sprawia, że stajemy się dla siebie obcy.”
„Gdyby nie ciemność nigdy nie poznałbym światła”