I am still processing this novel, uncertain about its overall value and - frankly - still disturbed by its content. But, that said, it was an incredi...moreI am still processing this novel, uncertain about its overall value and - frankly - still disturbed by its content. But, that said, it was an incredibly thrilling book, which is what I should expect from a good crime novel.
But like I said, beware: this book is not for the faint of heart nor for those easily prone to bad nightmares.
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And some follow up thoughts. I read an article yesterday by a woman in Britian about not only this book but also books by James Patterson that graphically depict brutality towards women. This review summed up my beliefs and thoughts. I especially agreed with one statement in the article about how Larsson's book was interesting for the wrong reasons ... just another example of what Paul says so accurately ... for some strange reason we are drawn to darkness. Anyhow, here is the article:
This was one of the more compelling and thought-provoking reads I've had in a while ... made me re-imagine my own role within a particular community a...moreThis was one of the more compelling and thought-provoking reads I've had in a while ... made me re-imagine my own role within a particular community and also rethink the birth of the Church.
Follett does an incredible job of bringing his characters to life and taking you along with them through the dramas of life. You feel the agony of defeat, the darkness that can overcome individuals, and the hope that can spring forth from unexpected people in unexpected ways. In fact, the only draw back might be that Follett is too dramatic with his twists and too graphic with his character flaws. Then again, for a story to be redemptive, it must first help us see the depravity of living.(less)
Everyone who claims the new life and hope given to us through Jesus Christ should read this book. Read it to discover why God's plan is not to get yo...moreEveryone who claims the new life and hope given to us through Jesus Christ should read this book. Read it to discover why God's plan is not to get your soul to heaven ... but how God's desire is to restore life to all of creation.(less)
A pastoral word that is encouraging without being glib or too effusive ... a way to view faith as a journey and not just a one time, "make it and...moreA pastoral word that is encouraging without being glib or too effusive ... a way to view faith as a journey and not just a one time, "make it and fake it" decision ... why not pick this book up?(less)
This has been a good read so far. I really enjoyed getting a more precise picture of early colonial America, but as I venture further into the actual...moreThis has been a good read so far. I really enjoyed getting a more precise picture of early colonial America, but as I venture further into the actual life of Jonathan Edwards, I feel more and more the religious confinement choking the joy out of the book.(less)
America = Empire? Whether you agree with Rob Bell or not, this book makes a compelling argument for how America has come to represent some of the bib...moreAmerica = Empire? Whether you agree with Rob Bell or not, this book makes a compelling argument for how America has come to represent some of the biblical characteristics of Egypt and Rome.
Another great reason to read this book: it helps you understand the whole of Scripture by looking at the metanarrative, something for which Bell is especially gifted.(less)
For anyone wrestling with how to be themselves and still part of the tradition of their elders ...
This book captures the struggle of what...moreFor anyone wrestling with how to be themselves and still part of the tradition of their elders ...
This book captures the struggle of what it means to be an artist, and to a larger extent, what it means to be a human being. Pick up the book and learn to say, "My name is _________."(less)
This is one of those historical books that reads with such fascinating personas that you cannot help but think, "This really happened." And...moreThis is one of those historical books that reads with such fascinating personas that you cannot help but think, "This really happened." And the single brightest star in this Russian period...none other than the mysterious monk, Rasputin.(less)
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