Reader Calls ‘Book of Dreams’ An ‘Intense Read’
Brandi writes:
Book of Dreams was an intense read. I know it was a work of fiction, but it could have been the headline story in our newspapers today. Mr. Bunn is very adept at using current events and historical Biblical facts to weave a riveting tale.
The blurb on the back of the book focuses on Dr. Burroughs and her interpretation of dreams. While that is an important element of the story, I thought a more important element was the way she learned to lean on the Holy Spirit’s guidance in all circumstances.
Dr. Burroughs is taken on an excursion that she definitely did not plan to take. In the end she comes to realize that trusting God is the only way to live the journey that is her life.
The plot twists and the well-defined characters made this a classic Bunn novel. When I turned the last page I was left feeling as if I had gained knowledge, both in the political and spiritual realm. For me this was not a quick and easy read. It was more of a slow yet absorbing read. I came away from it feeling that it had been time well spent.
Dear Brandi,
What a delight it was to read your comments on my new story. You have certainly managed to see to the heart of the matter, for the Holy Spirit’s impact on our lives and our vision was precisely why I wrote.
In order for this to work as a novel, however, it is important to create a structure where the moral becomes the hidden treasure. You read the story for entertainment, you carry away the kernel that takes seed over time and reveals itself gradually. Or rather, that is the author’s hope. Which is why I found such joy in your comments.
Cathy writes:
Book of Dreams is a great book. I read it when it first came out and I go back to it from time to time. It’s hard to put down and even though I don’t know much (if anything) about economics, I understood this.
Pamela writes:
Just finished reading Book of Dreams… was captivated. Stayed up rather late many evenings, but it was worth it. Liked how Holy Spirit was leading throughout the book. Evil was there but God was the main character, and that made it superb. I’d give it a 9+ !
