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Of the 3 books in the Circle Trilogy, this book is often referred to as the slowest of the three, a.k.a. "Middle Book Syndrome". I'm not sure I agree. While the first book, Black, gave us an unparalleled depiction of the fall of man, in Red we see a Creator's undying love for his creation. This book moved me. It is slower paced than the first book, but if Mr. Dekker had told it any other way, there might not have been the same impact. He takes his time throughout the book to use his dr...more
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the story from black continues, thomas of hunter is now a great warrior facing the horde. he hasn't dreamed in 15 years, but a new threat brings him back to the 21st century and the threat from the raison strain. the two differing realities he is locked in seem more tied together than ever, with not only skills and information passing from one to the other but also his blood. and then rachelle has a dream where she is monique. so thomas is trying to figure out how to stop the raison strain f...more
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I would highly recommend this book to anyone I know. This was written about the Chronicles of Narnia on wikipedia.org but applies to the Color Trilogy as well: "The series contains many allusions to traditional Christian ideas,... however, the books can also be read purely for their adventure, colour, and richness of ideas."
Even if you are not a Christian, I believe you will enjoy this book because it IS a metaphor. In fact, even as a Christian, I didn't understand what the metap...more
Even if you are not a Christian, I believe you will enjoy this book because it IS a metaphor. In fact, even as a Christian, I didn't understand what the metap...more
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Read in June, 2008
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Lisarecommends it for: Fantasy and suspense readers
It's rare in novels for a sequel to actually be better then it's predecessor. But Red definitely towers over its brother Black. I must say that suffering through Black was more then worth it for this book. The writing is better, the characters are more realistic, and it has zombies!
One thing that is an immediately noticable difference from Black is the extreme amounts of blood, violence, and action. And let me tell you that Ted Dekker does a...more
One thing that is an immediately noticable difference from Black is the extreme amounts of blood, violence, and action. And let me tell you that Ted Dekker does a...more
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An awesome book that is filled with a mix of action, "fantasy", and spiritualism. It was a page turner, never going as expected, and CLEAN!!! Dekker also does some amazing description of things Spiritual that are lacking in literature for youth. I found myself entertained and also inspired as I read this book. Just as good as the first if not better...it also puts you into a spot where you have to think of how you judge others based on opinions formed by others. I even felt ashame...more
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Read in May, 2007
you'd think that i'd learned my lesson with the first one.
i didnt.
i thought, "surely with such high praise from friends, this must be a good series. maybe it just started off weak..."
it also continued weakly. whereas the last book was very much a thriller, this turned into a fantasy. fantasy! i tell ya what's a fantasy: thinking this guy was a good author.
man. i know i'm being mean. i just wanted it to be good. but it wasnt. it was actually worse than the first, with...more
i didnt.
i thought, "surely with such high praise from friends, this must be a good series. maybe it just started off weak..."
it also continued weakly. whereas the last book was very much a thriller, this turned into a fantasy. fantasy! i tell ya what's a fantasy: thinking this guy was a good author.
man. i know i'm being mean. i just wanted it to be good. but it wasnt. it was actually worse than the first, with...more
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Read in November, 2007
I absolutely loved this book! It was even better than the first one.(and Thr3e) It made me cry so hard a couple of times toward the end; not at the book in itself, but with how strongly it symbolises what Jesus did for us and our relationship with Him. Ultimately it made me humbly look to Christ, so thankful for his love and my love for him. I don't think I've ever read a fiction book that has done that so well as this one. I also love how the names fit the books perfectly. I hope White can fini...more
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Read in April, 2006
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Anyone who likes adventure/suspense/thrillers and theology
This book immediately throws you into the story. 0-60 in .5 seconds! It continues from *Black* (Book 1 of the Circle Trilogy) and furthers the story along in an even more intense and significant way.
You won't be sorry you read this!
As you read you keep guessing what is going to happen in both worlds as each chapter changes the scenario, but doesn't stray from the main story. DekKer weaves a detailed plot that thrills you and reveals a great theology - bringing Christ into the picture....more
You won't be sorry you read this!
As you read you keep guessing what is going to happen in both worlds as each chapter changes the scenario, but doesn't stray from the main story. DekKer weaves a detailed plot that thrills you and reveals a great theology - bringing Christ into the picture....more
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Read in July, 2006
The continuation of the Circle Trilogy, the story picks up where Black left off. Thomas Hunter continues to wake up in the two realities, striving to learn any information from one that may be helpful in his quest to save the other. I never anticipated the turns the story takes. So much excitement and suspense, at one point I had to put the book down just to give myself a break from the suspense! Red is just as good as the book one; a page-turner.
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exciting but not for me....It is kinda eerie to read a man throw in romance in the middle of a book with so much violence.
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The Saga continues and I get sucked in. Now onto the third book White for the wrapping up of the story.
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Read in June, 2008
wow. you know a series is compelling if i finish two adult paper (not audio) books in a single month! i have to say, though, that this one moved a little more slowly for me. there was more battle and strategy discussion than i was really interested in, and the biblical allegory got lost for me a few times, but over-all... it was a good enough book that i put the third on hold as soon as i finished this one.
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Read in May, 2008
Okay, so at first when you pick this book up after the first one, it takes you a little by surprise at how different it is. I know so many people that quit reading it because of that. But don't. Because in the end it is worth it. It may take a different direction, but push through because the whole series is worth the number of pages and the little bit of slowness that this book has. Trust me!
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Read in October, 2008
This book is much better than the first one and really gets you into the whole series!
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Read in May, 2008
Ted Dekker continues the amazing story started in the first novel in Red. This story kept my attention and made me excited to read the third and final story in the trilogy. Also, Ted's metaphors in this book for our Christian calling, decisions, etc constantly made me stop and think. Dekker has a vivid imagination and a great gift for giving us perspective on God through his books.
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Read in September, 2007
I enjoyed the story and plot of Book Two "Red" more than the story of "Black". More action and more intrigue. Book Two was a reversal of Book One. The alternate or other world in which Thomas lives in is more appealing and exciting than the stuff that happens on Earth. "Red" is a good follow up and definitely has me geared up to read the third and final book in the trilogy.
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Read in January, 2007
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OOOOO!!! Where to begin... I could not put this down or the other two in the trilogy. The suspense between the two worlds made it very hard to stop reading. I read all three books in a month (and forced a week break between the 2nd and 3rd week). I highly recommend this author and this series. The world he creates is unique with awesome underlying good versus evil themes.
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