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A review by jacqueshol
The Oath by Frank E. Peretti
4.0
A number of reviews here on this site have been quite critical regarding the book having religious undertones. While I will agree that it did come a bit out of the blue and was handled a bit clumsily, it didn't really detract too much of what otherwise was an enjoyable read. I don't know why some readers become so aggressive in their criticism once faith and religion is brought into a storyline. I suppose we all have our views, but to dismiss a book purely on these grounds, seems a tad narrow-minded. Just my opinion.
Yes, the storyline digresses into fantasy, but that is why I read books. It doesn't have to be 100% realistic for me every time I read a book. That is why I enjoy most of Stephen King, Matthew Reilly, Andy McDermott and Chris Carter's books too. It is pure escapism for a few hours. Frank Peretti's writing actually does remind me a bit of Stephen King, but not quite as good.
So yes, the religious connection wasn't dealt with in a good manner, but I still enjoyed the book. It was different and I could relate to a number of characters. I will probably remember this book for a while as it was different to anything I've read for some time. I'll probably look out for another book of Frank Peretti.
Yes, the storyline digresses into fantasy, but that is why I read books. It doesn't have to be 100% realistic for me every time I read a book. That is why I enjoy most of Stephen King, Matthew Reilly, Andy McDermott and Chris Carter's books too. It is pure escapism for a few hours. Frank Peretti's writing actually does remind me a bit of Stephen King, but not quite as good.
So yes, the religious connection wasn't dealt with in a good manner, but I still enjoyed the book. It was different and I could relate to a number of characters. I will probably remember this book for a while as it was different to anything I've read for some time. I'll probably look out for another book of Frank Peretti.