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The Messenger of Magnolia Street: A Novel
by
River Jordan
." . . when I look I see an open gate where there should be none. And what longs to enter through it, darkness and devastation. And I can feel that evil longing emptying out the good of Shibboleth, pulling on it with every rancid breath as it stands waiting for the gate to open farther."
The Messenger of Magnolia Street tells the haunting story of three childhood friends wh...more
The Messenger of Magnolia Street tells the haunting story of three childhood friends wh...more
Hardcover, 256 pages
Published
January 3rd 2006
by HarperOne
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This was a very good book. A different type for me. Its hard to pigeonhole it into a specific type of genre. One review quoted it as type of "Harper Lee and Dean Koontz" collaboration. In my opinion this fictitious story about a small Southern town, slowly being taken over by an unknown evil force, read like an allegory. A very well-written, lyrical, Southern-charm, story-telling, type of allegory.
The town of Shibboleth is slowly fading away. Light is being sucked away, and the good people of...more
The town of Shibboleth is slowly fading away. Light is being sucked away, and the good people of...more
Considering this is the author's first book, Jordan has melodiously delivered an extraordinary piece of mystical artwork to her reader. The pages are turned quickly because you want to know what is happening next and why! The ending is beautiful, full of grace, and amazing faith.
Made me read the book of Nehemiah in the bible and look up shibboleth to see if there was a modern day telling of that book. Much deeper book than I am used to reading but I'm glad I did. Her book praying for strangers is excellent!
Beautifully written tale of good vs. evil. Loved the words and how River Jordan places them and has you rereading phrases trying to memorize them. Loved it!
very mystical, spiritual tale that I really couldn't get into...but I did feel the need to keep reading to see how it would end.
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Totally love it. It might be a little different from the other books that I've read but it's totally phenomenal. SUPER LIKE!
This book has the feel of an allegory, but it seems to not quite achieve that. I was left wondering just what genre I had read.
Other-worldly... liked it!!
great book could not put it down
Nov 01, 2008
Jeannie Faulkner Barber
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5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
EVERYONE
Recommended to Jeannie by:
River Jordan
River Jordan crafts her words in this novel like a fine needle creating the wings of an angel. In fact, it's told by one of God's angels in an with the finesse of a prophet. The people of Shibboleth must restore life to the town before the good and the good people are consumed. God walks with His narrator whistling as old friends, foes, new friends and heros work in a time capsule.Is it just about the tiny town of Shibboleth? Or is it actually about mankind?
This book is so lyrical that I found myself reading it aloud just for the pure joy of hearing the music of the words. Jordan is a masterful storyteller. I was enraptured by the fresh storyline and charming small town of characters. Highly recommended if you're up for something different. It's just beautifully, beautifully written. I can't wait to read Jordan's second book!
Just couldn't get into this novel--too mystical for me.
this book is a real page turner. mostly because i kept wanting to figure out where the author was going. not sure exactly where she went, but parts of her work keep coming back to my mind. i believe her story must have been based on the Biblical proverb......
"where there is no vision, the people will perish."
"where there is no vision, the people will perish."
The use of language in this book is so incredible, so beautiful. I had to reread passages because it reminded me of "To Kill a Mockingbird." Almost cried through the end. Gorgeous.
Book so good I reread it in 2012. (First read it in 2008.)
Book so good I reread it in 2012. (First read it in 2008.)
The story was ok but I didnt have the will to finish it. I dunno maybe I got bored with it or whatever!
A little weird but interesting
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