A review by carabrown
Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers

dark inspiring reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.25

Pros: You’ll read this book in a flash. 

Cons: I felt like I was reading a dated or just not-my-speed version of Christianity. 

There should be tons of content warnings for this book - incest, rape, infertility, etc. 

I wished that in the end Sarah had stayed in San Francisco helping others find a better path (one that they freely chose for themselves, unlike Sarah, whose decision was made for her - even if Michael wants to say she was “free” the whole time). She seemed so purpose driven there - loved that for her.


Ultimately, everyone finds God through a different path - I just didn’t like that the first 3/4 of the book felt like the wrong way to evangelize.
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