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3.97 AVERAGE
3.97 AVERAGE
I figured a book with this title would be a good way to kick off the month of December, and I was right. I LOVED this modern retelling of the Biblical “prodigal son” parable. It was heartwarming and filled with principles of righteousness in action: humility, hard work, honesty, forgiveness, charity, temperance, etc.
I’ve never hated a book character as much as I hated Sean! The first half of the book frustrated me so much because he was just so horrible. But Carl Crisp has gotta be one of the world’s best book characters, representing Christ’s perfect love.
The writing in this book is fast-paced. It’s mostly telling the story instead of showing it, but I think it works for this story because it covers so much time and so many events. And besides, I read for the message of this one, not for its literariness. I knew it would be quick, easy, maybe a little cliché or cheesy, but heartwarming and worthwhile. The message hit me hard, brought me to tears, and will leave me thinking about the prodigal son story for the rest of the day.
I also loved all the quotes included under each chapter heading. Beautiful and profound.
I’ve never hated a book character as much as I hated Sean! The first half of the book frustrated me so much because he was just so horrible. But Carl Crisp has gotta be one of the world’s best book characters, representing Christ’s perfect love.
The writing in this book is fast-paced. It’s mostly telling the story instead of showing it, but I think it works for this story because it covers so much time and so many events. And besides, I read for the message of this one, not for its literariness. I knew it would be quick, easy, maybe a little cliché or cheesy, but heartwarming and worthwhile. The message hit me hard, brought me to tears, and will leave me thinking about the prodigal son story for the rest of the day.
I also loved all the quotes included under each chapter heading. Beautiful and profound.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The first few chapters I didn't like, then read the reviews here on goodreads and decided to stick with it. I knew it was going to all work out in the end, but how Luke got there was well written. A fast read, and I felt good at how it all came together in the end. Lots of great thoughts at the beginning of each chapter.
My mom gave me this book and I love Richard Paul Evans so I though it would be a perfect book to read this time of year.
Luke Crisp is the son of the founder and CEO of Crips Copy Centers. When his mother passed away when he was young his father began taking him with him when he went into work. Luke grew up learning everything about the copy business from his father. Luke was even running his own copy center before he graduated high school. As his father begins preparing him to take over as CEO he suggests that Luke go back to school to get his MBA. Luke is hesitant at first but finally agrees. While he's at school he falls in with the wrong crowd who tell him that life shouldn't be about working so hard and that he should have fun. After he graduates he tells his father that he doesn't want to take over the company but take his trust fund and go to Europe with his friends. He ends up blowing all his money and is so ashamed that instead of going back to his father he tries to make it on his own. With nothing left to his name he learns what it really means to be grateful for what he has and learns to appreciate the kindness of strangers. As he begins to rebuild his life he starts to see his father's business from the side of the employee and doesn't like the changes he is seeing since his father's assistant took over the business. Luke has to make a choice between staying where he is or going back to his father to let him know what is going on with his company.
This is a very moving story about love, loss and the unconditional love of a father.
I give this book 5 stars and would highly recommend it.
Luke Crisp is the son of the founder and CEO of Crips Copy Centers. When his mother passed away when he was young his father began taking him with him when he went into work. Luke grew up learning everything about the copy business from his father. Luke was even running his own copy center before he graduated high school. As his father begins preparing him to take over as CEO he suggests that Luke go back to school to get his MBA. Luke is hesitant at first but finally agrees. While he's at school he falls in with the wrong crowd who tell him that life shouldn't be about working so hard and that he should have fun. After he graduates he tells his father that he doesn't want to take over the company but take his trust fund and go to Europe with his friends. He ends up blowing all his money and is so ashamed that instead of going back to his father he tries to make it on his own. With nothing left to his name he learns what it really means to be grateful for what he has and learns to appreciate the kindness of strangers. As he begins to rebuild his life he starts to see his father's business from the side of the employee and doesn't like the changes he is seeing since his father's assistant took over the business. Luke has to make a choice between staying where he is or going back to his father to let him know what is going on with his company.
This is a very moving story about love, loss and the unconditional love of a father.
I give this book 5 stars and would highly recommend it.
I though this would be a to sweet Christmas story, it wasn't. It was a good story. Read it!
I love how this author moves a story along yet develops the characters in a way that makes the reader feel like he or she knows each character in the book personally.
Totally sappy story of the prodigal son....and learning to be grateful. I read it in one afternoon and enjoyed it, even though it followed a predictable story line.
This is my second read of a Richard Paul Evans book. He is a fantastic storyteller, and I definitely plan on reading more of his work!