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Lucifer's Flood (Reluctant Demon Diaries #1)
“The sensation of falling was terrifying…we tumbled out of the realm of the heavenly light into perpetual darkness. We had not seen darkness before—not like this anyway…”A strange man shows up at the office of language expert Samantha Yale with a mysterious scroll written in an even more mysterious language. As she begins to translate, she discovers an eyewitness account o...more
Paperback, 304 pages
Published
May 12th 2008
by Realms
(first published April 19th 2004)
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I had such high hopes for this book and it met absolutely none of them. One of my biggest complaints is that it lacked emotional depth of any kind. The author warns us before the story begins that some of the biblical characters may seem too human, and that this was, in fact, done on purpose. My issue is that she made quite a few of them whiny and irritating without actually delving into any of them. The narrator's lack of understanding of faith even kept us from really seeing deeply into Abraha...more
I read this book not because I was interested myself (although the subject matter caught my attention), but rather to get an idea of how and when it toed the line in terms of Biblical value before my daughter read it. As someone who is interested in the supernatural, and as Christians ourselves, we felt it important to expose her from a Christian perspective.
In terms of the setting and plot, the concept here is great, but unfortunately I felt more than once that the book simply fell short of the...more
In terms of the setting and plot, the concept here is great, but unfortunately I felt more than once that the book simply fell short of the...more
I'm disappointed. I picked up this book expecting some sort of intriguing fiction, since the subject sparks mystery, but what I got from it was less than satisfying. It started off well enough to cause me to believe my expectations would be met, but after a quarter of the way through the novel I got bored real fast.
Some of my favorite bits of book were of Dr. Yale and the mysterious stranger Mr. Wonk because there was a hint of mystery. Unfortunately I was quite literal when I used the word "bit...more
Some of my favorite bits of book were of Dr. Yale and the mysterious stranger Mr. Wonk because there was a hint of mystery. Unfortunately I was quite literal when I used the word "bit...more
About Lucifer's fall from grace told by a reluctant angel/demon who got caught up in the moment. All I'm gonna say is this made Lucifer sound like a whiny spoiled bitchy teenager who was the supreme leader of other whiny spoiled bitchy teens. I love these "war in heaven" novels but not when they portray demons/angels to be this silly.
I found it funny and fresh. There are those who that feel it's near blasphemy, or the humans are too whiney, among other complaints...however...this is the closest book I've ever read about 'real' mythical people. The only complaint I have is that she states that the Holy Spirit is 'male', when it's quite clear to me that it's a female part of the Godhead. She bases her observation about the Holy Spirit on Jewish tradition, which also agrees with other faiths...most of which obviously have a pro...more
I have mixed feelings about this novel. I'm not sure what I was expecting when I picked it up, but I know that I didn't find it.
The battle between Lucifer and the armies of Heaven was dull and anti-climatic, which was extremely disappointing since it prompted the subsequent events of the novel. One of the major problems in this novel is the characterization. The characters are one-dimensional and not very likable or well-developed. Lucifer, for example, comes across as irrational, temperamental...more
The battle between Lucifer and the armies of Heaven was dull and anti-climatic, which was extremely disappointing since it prompted the subsequent events of the novel. One of the major problems in this novel is the characterization. The characters are one-dimensional and not very likable or well-developed. Lucifer, for example, comes across as irrational, temperamental...more
This was another booksellers promotional book that my parents picked up for me.
Lucifer's Flood is written about an angel that suffered a moment of indecision during the fall of Lucifer and was cast out of Heaven along all of the angels that rebelled. It's his story of his life since then and what it's like to be under Stan's thumb. Well, his story once he finds some one who listens to him and writes it down.
I found it to be a riveting story and to be greatly thought provoking. It definitely pro...more
Lucifer's Flood is written about an angel that suffered a moment of indecision during the fall of Lucifer and was cast out of Heaven along all of the angels that rebelled. It's his story of his life since then and what it's like to be under Stan's thumb. Well, his story once he finds some one who listens to him and writes it down.
I found it to be a riveting story and to be greatly thought provoking. It definitely pro...more
Had potential. It started off with the same suspense as the (non-Christian) "Divinci Code". However, quickly became boring and long....no suspense whatever. The language of the book (from the demon) should have been old and factual. However, the author has the demon say things like "he was as lit up as a Christmas tree." Being that Christmas trees were not common until the 1800's, I don't see why a demon would know what a Christmas tree was. Basically it started like a good adult suspense/thrill...more
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Lucifer’s Flood is the story of Satan’s rebellion against God’s creation of humanity, his battle with Heaven, and what happened when he was thrown from God’s realm. The story is told from the view point of one of the lower angels who didn’t exactly choose to follow Lucifer but was so panicked by the war he ended up getting cast out in a case of misunderstanding.
The writing is absolutely wonderful in this book. It is clear, desc...more
Beware of spoilers
Lucifer’s Flood is the story of Satan’s rebellion against God’s creation of humanity, his battle with Heaven, and what happened when he was thrown from God’s realm. The story is told from the view point of one of the lower angels who didn’t exactly choose to follow Lucifer but was so panicked by the war he ended up getting cast out in a case of misunderstanding.
The writing is absolutely wonderful in this book. It is clear, desc...more
I haven't read the bible so I don't know how accurate or 'true' the events in the novel are, but it was pretty interesting to read. I thought it would be something along the lines of Dan Brown's novels but it turned out to be more of a biblical 'history lesson' with a twist.
The plot was pretty low key - nothing dramatic or suspenseful, but it was enough to keep me reading. The characters really irked me though. I felt that Satan was like an angry lover or a whiny and temperamental child. And th...more
The plot was pretty low key - nothing dramatic or suspenseful, but it was enough to keep me reading. The characters really irked me though. I felt that Satan was like an angry lover or a whiny and temperamental child. And th...more
If you want a series of books that you cannot forget, this series by Linda Rios Brook is one of the best I have ever read.It is very- well written but also informative. I read a chapter and then thought about what I'd read for awhile, as this is speculative Christian fiction and I wanted to test it as to how speculative it was. Brook's writing flows and captivates, and is thought-provoking, to say the least.I am an avid reader; I have recommended the series to several friends.
A very interesting take on the fall of Lucifer from heaven as told by one of his henchmen who believes that he was in the wrong place at the wrong time.
It definitely made me think about Lucifer and the spiritual battle that is constantly raging around us. The book had points that were a bit far-fetched but, all-in-all an interesting perspective through early events and characters in the Bible.
It definitely made me think about Lucifer and the spiritual battle that is constantly raging around us. The book had points that were a bit far-fetched but, all-in-all an interesting perspective through early events and characters in the Bible.
I loved this book. The way it was written is amazingly captivating. I like the new twist on a very old story, and how it somehow becomes different and new again. I absolutely loved the new point of view on the bible, whereas it's coming from someone who was banished, rather then someone who watched. If you like historical/religious stories you might find this one a good read.
What a cute quirky book. It is unique in it being an account of Very early time from a fallen angel/demon. The story unfolds as translations of ancient scrolls. They tell of the war in heaven and of early man. It gives this fallen angels view point of early biblical characters, interjecting his running, sometimes humorous commentary. Will be reading the next installments.
It was an ok book, but it did not live up to the hype. There was a lot of hype about the book and the back cover made it seem like there was some exciting thing to happen. But I was disappointed. It was just a different interpretation of the 'creation' from the bible. I even found it a little preachy depending on how you read it.
I thought it was going to be like Angelology where you were on your seat waiting and wondering. I read this book quickly b/c I was waiting for something to happen.
Not su...more
I thought it was going to be like Angelology where you were on your seat waiting and wondering. I read this book quickly b/c I was waiting for something to happen.
Not su...more
This is the most gripping and interesting book I have ever read in my entire life. I have read this book wayyyyyyyyyyyyyy more than once. I even did a dramatic interpretation based on it in high school. The best book ever. EVER!
An angel, after circumstances that it claimed were beyond its control, chose the wrong side in the battle between God and Satan. Read as the new demon watches the events of the book of Genesis come to pass.
This is an interesting take on the fall of Lucifer from heaven as told by one of his henchmen who believes that he was in the wrong place at the wrong time. It had a "Screwtape Letters" feel to it, but not as good.
I just finished reading this book and I would recommend it to everyone, especially Christians or anyone who has questioned Christianity. It's a quick read because it's just so interesting!!
I enjoyed reading this fictional "behind the scenes" account of Genesis. My only caution is to be sure you know the Biblical story so you don't mistake the fiction for reality.
It was an interesting book written from an interesting perspective. There were moments where it was even humorous. But overall I found it average at best.
A quick and pleasant read. Not too heavy but true to the Holy Bible. I think that Brook accomplished her goal although the prose is a little loose.
I had high expectations for this book but it was a little disappointing. I have the whole series so I hope the rest of the series turns out to be a bit more exciting. It was just rather boring.
Wow, I expected a dark macabre story about demons but this was not that way, much to my relief :) told by a watcher demon that was sent from heaven w/ Satan this book is humorous at times and tragic. I've not read anything like it before and can't wait to read the 2nd book.
Very engaging and intiguing account of Satan's fall to earth and his role in the lives of the Old Testament people.
This is my all time favorite book. I loved it it's so me. I reread this book about once a year.
Very interesting book with a unique perspective from the main character. Really makes you think.
Wow. Such a different viewpoint from anything I've encountered before.
Fabulous series!! Wants you start reading you can not put the book down.
I found this book very interesting. It makes me think!!
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