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A review by egbella
Take Flight by T. E. Price
4.0
This book was an adventure!
Caveat that I don't read much in this genre (contemporary), and though I was initially wary of the sensitive subject matter, I can honestly say it was very worth the read! Was it perfect? Of course not - but instead, I found it to be a powerful reminder of how God can use our works, our talents, our lives...and tell an incredible story that reveals His heart.
In Take Flight , Price has done a fantastic job of crafting an honest, gripping, and moving tale, and the further I read, the more engrossed I become. Her characters were nuanced and interesting, and the antagonist brought chills. There were many times I thought I could anticipate what was going to happen next, but each time a new twist would appear and keep me turning the pages. One of the reasons I don't read much contemporary fiction is that I'm often bored by the 'everyday' surroundings and occurrences in the stories. However, this wasn't the case in Take Flight . Price excellently balanced the relatable and common daily events in her characters' lives, with the fascinating and unexpected, effectively gluing me to the story.
And as for what I feel is the most important of any fiction, but particularly fiction labeled as Christian - the story's theme/s, I wasn't disappointed. The messages of faith, fellowship, strength, and especially putting our trust in God no matter how difficult, are ones that the world really needs today. I certainly needed to be reminded of them, and that's just one reason I appreciated this book.
This story will stick with me for quite a while. I definitely recommend it for anyone seeking an engrossing, thought-provoking tale giving an example of what it truly means to trust God.
** I received a copy of this book from the author. All opinions expressed are my own, and I wasn't required to write a positive review.
Caveat that I don't read much in this genre (contemporary), and though I was initially wary of the sensitive subject matter, I can honestly say it was very worth the read! Was it perfect? Of course not - but instead, I found it to be a powerful reminder of how God can use our works, our talents, our lives...and tell an incredible story that reveals His heart.
In Take Flight , Price has done a fantastic job of crafting an honest, gripping, and moving tale, and the further I read, the more engrossed I become. Her characters were nuanced and interesting, and the antagonist brought chills. There were many times I thought I could anticipate what was going to happen next, but each time a new twist would appear and keep me turning the pages. One of the reasons I don't read much contemporary fiction is that I'm often bored by the 'everyday' surroundings and occurrences in the stories. However, this wasn't the case in Take Flight . Price excellently balanced the relatable and common daily events in her characters' lives, with the fascinating and unexpected, effectively gluing me to the story.
And as for what I feel is the most important of any fiction, but particularly fiction labeled as Christian - the story's theme/s, I wasn't disappointed. The messages of faith, fellowship, strength, and especially putting our trust in God no matter how difficult, are ones that the world really needs today. I certainly needed to be reminded of them, and that's just one reason I appreciated this book.
This story will stick with me for quite a while. I definitely recommend it for anyone seeking an engrossing, thought-provoking tale giving an example of what it truly means to trust God.
** I received a copy of this book from the author. All opinions expressed are my own, and I wasn't required to write a positive review.