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The Camera Never Lies
by David Rawlings
What Deep Secrets Are You Hiding Behind?
In his signature, almost allegorical style, David Rawlings sends you on a journey of self-discovery in The Camera Never Lies. A deep story, just enough twists and turns, and a lesson that should feel preachier than it actually does. Don’t even ask how that’s possible. I’m calling it great writing. With all that in the book, what more could you ask for?
How about excellent characterization? A multi-layered personality just flawed enough to make him relatable and deeply flawed enough to learn from, Daniel Whiteley offers more than a great protagonist… he offers a glimpse into your own soul as well.
Rawlings understands human nature and reveals it for all its raw imperfections and ugly shadows as well as its beauty and worth. Best of all, he does it by stripping away everything that Daniel can hide behind until the man is forced to see himself as he really is.
The cross does that for us. Jesus does that.
My only quibble with this book is that once again, Thomas Nelson, a Christian publishing house has given us so-called “Christian fiction” without bringing Christ into it. Sure, there are allusions to Biblical truths, but they are weak and any reader without a solid grounding in Scripture would find it difficult to know where the Biblical truths are hidden. If Thomas Nelson hadn’t made a habit of putting out this “clean” fiction instead of Christian fiction lately, I might lay the responsibility at the feet of the author.
As it is, I beg Thomas Nelson to let readers know if they’ve shifted their focus from Christian fiction or not. I’d rather not be disappointed every time I pick up one of their books. Regardless, I enjoyed the book, am glad I requested and received a free review copy, and will continue to read Rawlings’ work in the future.
Recommended for lovers of cautionary tales and truths told through story. If you enjoyed the author’s first book, The Baggage Handler, you’ll love this one, too.
Just be careful. The book will make you examine yourself to see the deep secrets you’re hiding behind.
In his signature, almost allegorical style, David Rawlings sends you on a journey of self-discovery in The Camera Never Lies. A deep story, just enough twists and turns, and a lesson that should feel preachier than it actually does. Don’t even ask how that’s possible. I’m calling it great writing. With all that in the book, what more could you ask for?
How about excellent characterization? A multi-layered personality just flawed enough to make him relatable and deeply flawed enough to learn from, Daniel Whiteley offers more than a great protagonist… he offers a glimpse into your own soul as well.
Rawlings understands human nature and reveals it for all its raw imperfections and ugly shadows as well as its beauty and worth. Best of all, he does it by stripping away everything that Daniel can hide behind until the man is forced to see himself as he really is.
The cross does that for us. Jesus does that.
My only quibble with this book is that once again, Thomas Nelson, a Christian publishing house has given us so-called “Christian fiction” without bringing Christ into it. Sure, there are allusions to Biblical truths, but they are weak and any reader without a solid grounding in Scripture would find it difficult to know where the Biblical truths are hidden. If Thomas Nelson hadn’t made a habit of putting out this “clean” fiction instead of Christian fiction lately, I might lay the responsibility at the feet of the author.
As it is, I beg Thomas Nelson to let readers know if they’ve shifted their focus from Christian fiction or not. I’d rather not be disappointed every time I pick up one of their books. Regardless, I enjoyed the book, am glad I requested and received a free review copy, and will continue to read Rawlings’ work in the future.
Recommended for lovers of cautionary tales and truths told through story. If you enjoyed the author’s first book, The Baggage Handler, you’ll love this one, too.
Just be careful. The book will make you examine yourself to see the deep secrets you’re hiding behind.