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I read Ted Dekker for more than three years ago and I've never been disappointed. His novels, besides being very interesting, have the peculiarity of make me doubt of everything around me and makes me wonder about my beliefs.
During this time I realized Ted developments, both in his writing and in his message. The last books he has published delve much deeper issues than the first -but that does not diminish the quality of any of them- and his books have become full of more hope.
Each time Ted Dekker releases a new book, I don't need to know the book's plot to want to buy it because I know that I will like it. However, when I finally got my hands on AD 30, I was very surprised because was an historical novel.
The history of Maviah made me remind myself. Maviah belongs to the lowest of society, rejected by all and feels she has brought nothing but disgrace to her family. She doesn't believe to be worthy of love or forgiveness or compassion. When I got to know this complex character, I almost saw myself reflected because sometimes I feel that I'm not worthy to merit the sacrifice of Yeshua and that reach his love is something that I don't deserve. In Maviah I could see my own doubts and prejudices, so I was pleased to accompany her during her journey.
This trip also allowed me to meet a very different Yeshua to which I had become accustomed. Much more loving, merciful and peaceful. I could almost feel being present at that time; and despite the difference in years between the time of Yeshua and our era, I think the problems and conflicts remain the same.
It took a little time reading this novel because I had to examine me myself and see the aspects that should correct about my beliefs about Yeshua.
I think the 15 years that Ted Dekker has taken to write this book, have been worth it. I hope everyone can read this wonderful book and share the good news that Yeshua preached from the beginning.
I recieved a free eBook from NetGalley but this fact didn't influence the review.
Ok, odio decirlo pero no estoy muy convencida... Amé los primeros 2 libros pero éste fue un tanto decepcionante. Supongo que es porque lo he leído después de mucho tiempo y había olvidado algunas cosas sobre la historia, pero en el futuro volveré a leer la trilogía completa y a lo mejor cambie de opinión sobre este libro.
Una adaptación muy buena! Le hizo justicia a la historia y el contexto se notó muy estudiado, lo cual me impresionó. Además el arte es increíble y la calidad del material también.
Hace mucho tiempo que quería leer este libro con desesperación. Al leer el argumento me dejó fascinada y llena de curiosidad por leer el libro completo. Cuando por fin lo conseguí, leí con muchas ansias, pero...
No es que la historia sea mala, sino que no tiene muchas revelaciones que hicieran decir: ¡wow!, por lo que me gustó pero no me encantó.
La escritora tiene un estilo un tanto frío que te permite leer con rapidez, pero por momentos esa frialdad hacía que la búsqueda de la Biblioteca de Oro fuese un poco ridícula. En cierta parte llegué a cuestionarme sobre los motivos para hallar la Biblioteca porque se estaba desligando de su conexión con el terrorismo.
No obstante, fue entretenido de leer y no me arrepiento de haber comprado este libro.
Interesante y fácil de leer, aunque me quedé un poco decepcionada de que fuera más teórico que práctico. Sin embargo, muy recomendable.
Después de haber leído este libro, solo puedo confirmar mis sospechas: la traducción es terrible! Hay palabras que en inglés pueden sonar bien, pero la traducción carece de sentido, y esto hace que el lenguaje sea demasiado forzado. No obstante, el misterio fue mejor que en el primer libro y un poco más entretenido, aunque me sigue molestando el lenguaje de los personajes; pues a veces suenan como adolescentes de diez años y otros, como adolescentes de 50.
I read this book as a child and now that I reread it, I still find it very funny. The narrative is simple and the story is entertaining. Furthermore, the fact that they are children who discover the mysteries makes it even more unique.It is a book to relax and read quickly.
I think this story is great, but there's something that didn't convinced me so much: The narrative.
I felt like the author was watching and telling me the movie, and I couldn't connect with the story. That's pretty sad because I TOTALLY LOVE Travis Thrasher's writing style but unfortunately not with this one.
Although it is a children's reading, is quite entertaining and funny and the characters are cute. Overall, I think the whole series of The Happy Hollister are positive and with a good message. This kind of books are to read and enjoy.
I've got this book from an giveaway and I thank the autor for it.
When I started to read this book, I had a lot of expectations because the plot made me interested. The story was well written but there were a little things that I didn't like. I wish that at the end of each episode,the book would have been more suspense and intrigue. But there weren't. I continue reading the book only because I expected the story could be more interesting. The real mystery didn't start until page 220 aproximately and I think I waited too long to get to the climax of the story. But I have to admit that I enjoyed the end and all the mystery around Brenda's death. I didn't love this book but I can't say that I hated it because it was a real joyful reading.
I won this through a Goodreads giveaway but this fact didn't influence the review.
Sometimes I think I'm too optimistic when it's about books. I believe that a slow beginning is not an obstacle to keep me reading until the end... Well, it seems that this book is the exception.
If this book were a body, it'd be a body without a head, arms and legs. You never know where the story starts, where is the climax or how the heck you get to the end. So, I did a list of the things I didn't like of this dismembered body:
-The bold, italic, and underlined text made the narrative weird. -The story has so many points of view that you never fully understand who is the narrator. -There is no reason to keep reading. There are just pages and pages full of words without any sense. -Is this an adult, young adult or a whatever book? -There are no twists in the story.
In conclusion: I don't recommend this book. Seriously, go ahead and buy another one!
I won this book through GoodReads and I thank to the authors for providing me this copy but this fact didn't influence the review.
I read the description and thought: This is the kind of fantasy I like, so I'm sure I'm going to love this book.
But then, after 200 pages I wasn't amazed.
The world is utterly amazing. I imagined myself jumping like a happy rabbit, devouring with my eyes everything around and just enjoying the place. So I couldn't understand why Molly was more focus on looking at Dev instead of asking important questions. And talking about Molly, I really didn't like her. She was thinking of sex most all the time and that was very boring.
So, 80% of the book was a slow slow reading.
And then, the amazing chapter 23 came to save the day! From there, the story became adictive and I couldn't take my eyes off the book. The explanation of the world, how everything worked and the reason why Molly could travel there was surprising and delightful.
Of course, the ending was a complete shock because this is going to continue in the next book, so we'll see what happens!
I won this book through GoodReads and I thank to the author for providing me this copy but this fact didn't influence the review.
Esta versión de la Biblia me gusta mucho! Además la manera en que está escrita es muy original.
A nice short story with a little bit more of information about the Books of Mortals.
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WHERE'S THE NEXT BOOK??
The story is touching and very very emotional -even in the violent parts- It´s impossible to read this book and not be moved by the hard life that lead some people. Read reminds us that we must act and do something for this people.
The characters are strong and each of them are well defined. The whole story is addictive and makes you want more and more.
I had been waiting for Chung Cha's appearing but nothing happened... Despite of that, I really loved this story. I think that I have to add to Alana Terry to my list of favorite authors.
Thanks to the author for providing this copy . This fact did not influence the review.
Wow! Wow!... WOW!!!
Lately GoodReads giveaways have been good to me for I have come to know some cool authors and their great books.
I usually don't read anything with dragon as a main theme, but this one was... awesome!
I could do a list with all the things that I liked of this book but it'd be too long because I loved EVERYTHING of this novel!
The characters are really great and the story is page-turned so I could barely take my eyes off the book. The story is original and I couldn't predict what would happen next... Every page was a total surprise!
I only have one problem: the ending...
I mean, it's not really a problem it's just that I hate to wait for the next book, because I'm totally out of my mind trying to guess what's going to happen in the next book.
So, please dear author, don't make me suffer any longer and publish Danny Dirks and the Heir of Mordred very soon... Please!
I won this book through GoodReads and I thank to the author for providing me this copy but this fact didn't influence the review.
Just when I think women can't write bloody and action scenes, comes H. J. Lawson to prove me I'm wrong.
This is a kicking way of starting a series. Want romance? You got it. Want action? You got it. Want suspense? You got it. Want a heartbreaker ending? You got it!!
I'm really intrigued for the upcoming books and I want to know how this is going to fit in the series.
PS: The cover is pretty cool!
-I received a book from the author in exchange for my honest opinion, which I did-
Pero qué final!!
Aunque me gustan las historias cortas de Carlos Ruiz Zafón, creo que prefiero sus novelas.
Historias que quedan demasiado cortas pero que sirven para apaciguar la agónica espera del cuarto libro del Cementerio de los libros olvidados.
I'm really REALLY intrigued! Although fantasy is not my favorite reading, I enjoyed every word of this short story and I cannot wait for Curio!
Incredible way of starting The Remaining! This short story provides more background and helps to understand so much better the characters and their stories.
Honestamente estuve perdida casi todo el cuento si no fuera por el final. No es la típica narración que usa Carlos Ruiz Zafón y por eso creo que me costó un poco encontrarle el gusto. Pese a ello, fue un excelente cuento y una honesta manera de ver hechos tan trágicos.