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mdettmer 's review for:
The Last Sin Eater
by Francine Rivers
This book clearly shares the message of the gospel through relatable characters of all ages. I do have mixed feelings about the narration though, which I was bummed by because I have enjoyed the narration in all the other Rivers books I've read. The story unfolds from the point-of-view of 10-year-old Cadi in past tense, but at the end we find out she has been sharing this account with a loved one after she has grown old. I think this is what I struggled with most because at first I thought the narration didn't fit the tone of a child. It seemed unrealistic for a 10-year-old to sound the way she did, and I didn't realize it was her reflecting on this time in her life. Narrating the story this way did remind me of having childlike faith though, which I did find effective. Overall, I enjoyed the characters and reminder that salvation is found in Christ alone, but it would not be one of my favorite Rivers books.