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I found some horrible typographical marks in the ebook, symbols where letters should be. Has the publisher been informed?

Emmers Sarcasm is clearly lost on the people here at GoodReads. Bless your hearts.

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Don't you guys think the ending was a bit anticlimactic?

Rick Smith I also felt like M. Faber didn't really finish this book. I had an idea or two where the narrative was headed, but in the end nothing happened. Ambigu…moreI also felt like M. Faber didn't really finish this book. I had an idea or two where the narrative was headed, but in the end nothing happened. Ambiguous endings can be fun, and are sometimes necessary, but you have to care about the main characters. I didn't here.(less)

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I am half way through and am feeling that maybe this isn't a book for a non-christian. What do you think?

Jim Huinink I don't think the story is necessarily Christian. I find it to be a refreshingly respectful portrayal of a person with Christian beliefs that never pa…moreI don't think the story is necessarily Christian. I find it to be a refreshingly respectful portrayal of a person with Christian beliefs that never panders and never intrudes with a liberal-humanist perspective. It does portray him as somewhat bigoted and naive but on the whole very sincere about his faith. I think it's a very good exercise in understanding Christians whether you are one or not. (less)

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I couldn't help but think that Oasis/Missionary Work took place in his mind. USIC was a drug rehab and when he spent time with the Oasians he was actually relapsing. Whenever he returned to USIC he was in worse shape than when he left. Did anyone else think that? *But I will say, it doesn't explain the wife's story line. I really enjoyed this book and find myself thinking about it often.

M Now that, would void - in fact invert - my entire criticism about the bad worldbuilding and the inconsistent behaviour of the character.

While, having …moreNow that, would void - in fact invert - my entire criticism about the bad worldbuilding and the inconsistent behaviour of the character.

While, having read some other Faber books, I feel you might be wrong, I do think this is a super strong idea, and at least on an emotional level I really want to subscribe to it :)
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Did you find it amazing and interesting that this author, who claims to be an atheist, wrote a story wherein the main character is a devote Christian - and pulled it off in such a way that the Christian character seems completely believable and authentic?