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The List
As a struggling young attorney fresh out of law school, Renny Jacobson was pining for the day he could afford the fast cars and sprawling homes of the partners in his Charlotte firm. And with news of his father's death and an ancient, secret inheritance, Renny's life was sure to change forever. But the inheritance and membership in the clandestine society which provided it soon threatens to change him in more ways than one. Renny's life -- and the life of the woman he loves -- depends on supernatural deliverance from the curse of The List. Rob Lamont has entertained audiences since the age of 12. He has appeared in many Chicago venues in a wide variety of roles. Recently, as a voice actor, Rob was Walter Moon in the radio dramatization of the Left Behind Series.
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Robert Whitlow
49 books959 followersRobert Whitlow is the best-selling author of legal novels set in the South and winner of the prestigious Christy Award for Contemporary Fiction. A Furman University graduate, Whitlow received his J.D. with honors from the University of Georgia School of Law where he served on the staff of the Georgia Law Review. A practicing attorney, Whitlow and his wife, Kathy, have four children. They make their home in North Carolina.
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February 29, 2016
Avid readers will tell you that books are usually better than their celluloid adaptations...and, in this case, that's the truth. While the film adaptation was one of the most disappointing flicks I've seen in recent years--which was heartbreaking, given the A-list talent--this book was much better. Even if you prefer movies to literature, you should read this and not bother with the film.
August 31, 2009
I'm deeply ashamed to admit I read this drivel. A new friend(?) recommended this Christian lawyer/writer, said she'd read all his books. That big C should have been my first clue. I was hoping for a gripping story, but instead this is shockingly poorly written, and just a reason to discuss sin/evil/ vs god's direct hand in the cardboard hero's life which equalled about 75% of the story. I haven't quite figured out how to thank her for the loan but certainly won't try another. As an aside, the reviews on this site are just as positive as they are for the genius Tony Morrison so the entire membership of goodreads is now suspect for me.
January 5, 2013
This is probably the best book I've ever read. The story is of a young man discovering his inheritance from his father is locked into membership in a mysterious secret society. He starts to unravel the secret, falling in love on the way, and finds out more about his father and himself than he could begin to suspect. The showdown sees everything put on the line, his love, friends, faith and his life itself, in a physical and spiritual battle which is exciting, challenging and ultimately believeable.
May 21, 2017
Different
I read this for my book club, and was surprised at how different the beginning and the end were. Loved reading about places in the Lowcountry of SC.
I read this for my book club, and was surprised at how different the beginning and the end were. Loved reading about places in the Lowcountry of SC.
August 9, 2014
This was a book that I liked. I like when an author throws threads in at the beginning that are revealed to be extremely relevant at the end of the book (and I like series when they do that). This was one such book. I won't speak more on that because of spoilers.
In the vein of Frank Peretti's Oath/Darkness series and Shaunti Feldhan's novels, the author uses spiritual warfare to drive the story. I compare it to the Oath, but this is a group of men instead of a town - and it's not a dragon killing people, but the use of devilish forces. Contrasted with the Darkness series, the author does not involve angels or show the spiritual warfare explicitly, but rather shows how people are obedient to God's leading in praying for those under attack. Like Shaunti Feldhan's novels, the List instituted a dark authority over a particular group of people - but in this story, the group was kept a secret in order to gain more money through generational investments.
On a personal level, I found that everything flowed together and there was nothing in the book that seemed out of place. I think the author wanted to bring back the old "LOL" meaning "Lots Of Love" instead of "Laugh Out Loud". He also talked about chat rooms where one could only type eight words at a time and "private rooms" online - which now there are instant messengers everywhere online, so "private rooms" would be "everywhere online".
Because the main conflict was driven by spiritual warfare, the author had to show how fighting worked, who exactly was being fought against, and how various people had different ways of fighting, but it was all done (mostly) by prayer and not by physical action. This book (and the others mentioned above) are probably NOT for anyone who does not have a slight portion of Pentecostal in them.
In the vein of Frank Peretti's Oath/Darkness series and Shaunti Feldhan's novels, the author uses spiritual warfare to drive the story. I compare it to the Oath, but this is a group of men instead of a town - and it's not a dragon killing people, but the use of devilish forces. Contrasted with the Darkness series, the author does not involve angels or show the spiritual warfare explicitly, but rather shows how people are obedient to God's leading in praying for those under attack. Like Shaunti Feldhan's novels, the List instituted a dark authority over a particular group of people - but in this story, the group was kept a secret in order to gain more money through generational investments.
On a personal level, I found that everything flowed together and there was nothing in the book that seemed out of place. I think the author wanted to bring back the old "LOL" meaning "Lots Of Love" instead of "Laugh Out Loud". He also talked about chat rooms where one could only type eight words at a time and "private rooms" online - which now there are instant messengers everywhere online, so "private rooms" would be "everywhere online".
Because the main conflict was driven by spiritual warfare, the author had to show how fighting worked, who exactly was being fought against, and how various people had different ways of fighting, but it was all done (mostly) by prayer and not by physical action. This book (and the others mentioned above) are probably NOT for anyone who does not have a slight portion of Pentecostal in them.
May 20, 2015
I mostly use goodreads to read the description of books, rarely the reviews. After having spent several days commute on 'The List', I wish I'd have researched the book more in depth. It starts as a mystery/paranormal story with an interesting Civil War background, but within the first 5 chapters descends into what I only can describe as christian propaganda. Thanks, but no thanks.
April 21, 2019
More like 3.5 stars. Not at all what I expected but I did enjoy it. Overall, a pretty good read.
October 22, 2023
Oh, I have tears running down my cheeks as I write this. What a magnificent book! So very original!
Robert Whitlow writes books without the customary foul language, sexual perversions, and other atrocities so common in today’s novels. A Christian author, his work brings praise to our Heavenly Father while also providing his readers with a suspenseful, exciting time!
I started this book in August but didn’t finish it before it was due back to the library. I checked it in, unfinished, and had to check it out later to finish it. So, if you look at the dates, it looks as if it took me over 2 1/2 months to read this book. It’s just that I didn’t have it in my possession the entire time! I would love to read this again!
“No matter how much he ate, Renny always reserved an inner compartment for something sweet” (38). You and me both, Renny, you and me both! 😁
“It’s not all happy days, is it…We just have to make the best of our time here” (38).
“Well, things get more complicated every time you hope they are going to get simpler…But if we walk with the Lord, most things get worked out in the end” (142).
“Christianity is not an activity; it’s an encounter with God” (253).
Robert Whitlow writes books without the customary foul language, sexual perversions, and other atrocities so common in today’s novels. A Christian author, his work brings praise to our Heavenly Father while also providing his readers with a suspenseful, exciting time!
I started this book in August but didn’t finish it before it was due back to the library. I checked it in, unfinished, and had to check it out later to finish it. So, if you look at the dates, it looks as if it took me over 2 1/2 months to read this book. It’s just that I didn’t have it in my possession the entire time! I would love to read this again!
“No matter how much he ate, Renny always reserved an inner compartment for something sweet” (38). You and me both, Renny, you and me both! 😁
“It’s not all happy days, is it…We just have to make the best of our time here” (38).
“Well, things get more complicated every time you hope they are going to get simpler…But if we walk with the Lord, most things get worked out in the end” (142).
“Christianity is not an activity; it’s an encounter with God” (253).
September 29, 2023
I saw the movie a long time ago, but don't remember it well. I'll be honest, I didn't enjoy this book as much as Water's Edge, but it was a good read.
Maybe, I just didn't connect with the primary character the way I needed to. I did absolutely love Mama A, Mrs. Stokes and Jacobson's lawyer. They were all amazing prayer warriors with hearts for the Lord.
Parts of the book leaned toward the contemporary side of Christianity for music and praise. I am more conservative in my worship and prefer traditional hymns. Multiple bible versions were quoted from throughout the work instead of sticking with one.
I struggled with whether to give this 4 or 5 stars. I settled on 5 because of how inspirational the prayer life of the three aforementioned characters was.
Maybe, I just didn't connect with the primary character the way I needed to. I did absolutely love Mama A, Mrs. Stokes and Jacobson's lawyer. They were all amazing prayer warriors with hearts for the Lord.
Parts of the book leaned toward the contemporary side of Christianity for music and praise. I am more conservative in my worship and prefer traditional hymns. Multiple bible versions were quoted from throughout the work instead of sticking with one.
I struggled with whether to give this 4 or 5 stars. I settled on 5 because of how inspirational the prayer life of the three aforementioned characters was.
July 29, 2018
Christian Audiobook--great book about the power of good and evil and spiritual warfare.
Josiah Jacobson, a young lawyer, known to everyone as Renny, is launched into a world of deceit and wickedness when he reads the terms of his father's will. He is disappointed and angry at his father, who he couldn't really get close to when he was older, until he hears about the money involved in being heir to his membership of The List.
This unholy inheritance is compared to our eternal inheritance in Jesus Christ, and the prophetic vision that his maternal grandfather passed down to him in a letter - he was to destroy the strongholds of idol worship like the godly King Josiah did in the Bible.
When a member of The List dies, his oldest son takes over the membership in this evil secret society , based on greed, lies and covetousness. In fact, we see clearly how the sins of the fathers are passed down through the generations! An example of this is the way Renny gets migraines like his father did as soon as he signs the oath of membership. Also the members have often died in suspicious circumstances.
Renny goes to his first meeting of The List with Jo Johnstone, whose father named her tuo make it seem as though she was male in order to not lose his family's membership. There is a great deal of money involved, which is what has lured Renny into joining, but Jo only wants to know more about her father. She is a strong Christian and is uneasy about the whole situation, and is uncomfortable with Renny's obvious love of money. The members of The List are afraid of Jo's Christianity.
Largely due to Jo's, Mama A's and his landlady, Daisy Stokes' prayers, Renny realizes his need for the Lord and makes a commitment to the God they serve. He is impressed by the way they talk to God so easily, like a friend.
When he realizes the evil in which he has become involved, he tries to destroy The List in his own strength and ends up bringing danger to the one he loves.
When he reaches rock bottom, he is led by his Christian lawyer to give over the control of his life to Jesus and to repent of his love of money, so that he can fight the battle in the Spirit against the satanic forces lined up against him.
We see the importance of prayer and fasting and even of laying down one's life for one's friends. We see also that the Lord is the God who answers prayers and is true to His Word. delivering and healing His children.
This novel is rich in Scripture reference, and is a wonderfully exciting story of the fight between good and evil. It leaves us in no doubt that we cannot fight evil in our own strength, and that nothing is impossible to the Lord.
This is a book that I cannot recommend highly enough, for the gripping plot, the very real characters and the spiritual insight of the author.
Josiah Jacobson, a young lawyer, known to everyone as Renny, is launched into a world of deceit and wickedness when he reads the terms of his father's will. He is disappointed and angry at his father, who he couldn't really get close to when he was older, until he hears about the money involved in being heir to his membership of The List.
This unholy inheritance is compared to our eternal inheritance in Jesus Christ, and the prophetic vision that his maternal grandfather passed down to him in a letter - he was to destroy the strongholds of idol worship like the godly King Josiah did in the Bible.
When a member of The List dies, his oldest son takes over the membership in this evil secret society , based on greed, lies and covetousness. In fact, we see clearly how the sins of the fathers are passed down through the generations! An example of this is the way Renny gets migraines like his father did as soon as he signs the oath of membership. Also the members have often died in suspicious circumstances.
Renny goes to his first meeting of The List with Jo Johnstone, whose father named her tuo make it seem as though she was male in order to not lose his family's membership. There is a great deal of money involved, which is what has lured Renny into joining, but Jo only wants to know more about her father. She is a strong Christian and is uneasy about the whole situation, and is uncomfortable with Renny's obvious love of money. The members of The List are afraid of Jo's Christianity.
Largely due to Jo's, Mama A's and his landlady, Daisy Stokes' prayers, Renny realizes his need for the Lord and makes a commitment to the God they serve. He is impressed by the way they talk to God so easily, like a friend.
When he realizes the evil in which he has become involved, he tries to destroy The List in his own strength and ends up bringing danger to the one he loves.
When he reaches rock bottom, he is led by his Christian lawyer to give over the control of his life to Jesus and to repent of his love of money, so that he can fight the battle in the Spirit against the satanic forces lined up against him.
We see the importance of prayer and fasting and even of laying down one's life for one's friends. We see also that the Lord is the God who answers prayers and is true to His Word. delivering and healing His children.
This novel is rich in Scripture reference, and is a wonderfully exciting story of the fight between good and evil. It leaves us in no doubt that we cannot fight evil in our own strength, and that nothing is impossible to the Lord.
This is a book that I cannot recommend highly enough, for the gripping plot, the very real characters and the spiritual insight of the author.
May 9, 2017
Excellent writing! Mr Whitlow always delivers a five star captivating read!
I always get lost in the telling of the stories he writes, I can imagine myself in the book watching events transpire. I particularly like the unpredictable way he weaves his characters into unlikely scenarios, building their faith, and giving Jesus the glory. Inspiring and motivating!
I always get lost in the telling of the stories he writes, I can imagine myself in the book watching events transpire. I particularly like the unpredictable way he weaves his characters into unlikely scenarios, building their faith, and giving Jesus the glory. Inspiring and motivating!
July 9, 2017
I enjoyed the start of this book and looked forward to a good story....and then it took a turn. Would not recommend it.
January 25, 2024
There are some Christian books that are books that have Christian characters who live moral lives. This is not that. From a conversion experience, communion, faith healings, and multiple characters hearing directly from God, this book dives into the spiritual lives of the characters. It was an enjoyable read but it was a little too much for me. I am a Christ follower and believe that God is working for our good and his glory. I also believe in spiritual warfare and that there is an unseen supernatural world around us but I also know that sometimes you pray for things for years before the healing comes or that sometimes it seems like God is silent and you can’t see him work. Everything felt a little too convenient and perfect. It was reasonably well written (a common complaint I have with Christian fiction) but no John Grisham or Frank Perretti. The book has an enjoyable cast of characters. It also felt like it was preachy or trying too hard at times. Maybe it was rushed. Either way, it was ok, I didn’t dislike it. I might recommend it to a Christian friend but likely wouldn’t recommend it to someone without that faith background because I would rather discuss the themes brought up by this book rather than use it to preach at them.
October 19, 2022
I've recently discovered Robert Whitlow. Must have read five of his books in the past month. This is one of the better ones, for sure.
Whitlow is an attorney/writer who composes legal thrillers with a twist. He's an evangelical Christian.
So all the key characters are believers. More importantly, there's no foul language, no steamy scenes, and no obligation to insert politically correct dialogue into the plot. It's quite refreshing.
Whitlow is an attorney/writer who composes legal thrillers with a twist. He's an evangelical Christian.
So all the key characters are believers. More importantly, there's no foul language, no steamy scenes, and no obligation to insert politically correct dialogue into the plot. It's quite refreshing.
June 17, 2021
This boooook!!!! As soon as The plot got hold he basically killed it and didn’t mention it for 100 pages. I went weeks of not reading. Finally about 200-250 pages in the plot grabbed hold again and I couldn’t put it down! But also was just ready to move on. I’d give the last half of this book 5 stars if that was a thing!!
March 6, 2022
I read this years ago and it was so good to revisit it. I loved the imagery and the vivid characters. It was so spiritually fulfilling too.
July 29, 2021
The List had a slower pace than I expected, considering it's a thriller that was made into a movie. It's more about the spiritual development of the main character than it is about the plot described on the back cover. Even though it wasn't what I expected, it was an okay book. I enjoyed reading it, but I won't remember it a year from now.
July 12, 2023
I have always enjoyed Robert Whitlow's suspense novels, but this one is absolutely my favorite. Filled with a deep faith thread, a wonderful suspense plot, and an historical connection, it kept my attention from start to finish. Renny Jacobson and Jo Johnston were top notch main characters as they worked together to solve the mystery of a 140 year old covenant that had twists and turns that made them both realize there was something definitely crooked going on.
September 3, 2025
One of the best books I've ever read. I've even re-read this book twice since. Could not recommend more.
July 19, 2025
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Five stars for the List! I’ve had so many recommendations to read Robert Whitlow. I even own this book! I saw it offered as an audiobook and I had nothing else to listen to so I finally decided to read it and now I wonder what took me so long? I really enjoyed this book. It’s my type of drama. First off I love books that take place in the low country and set the scene there. I’m from there and it’s my favorite place to read about. Secondly, it’s about a secret Old Southern society, I believe they exist. Thirdly the action never stopped and the spiritual growth and romance were nicely done.
Renny, a small town Lawyer was looking to inherit when his estranged father died, but once the will is read, he realizes that his father cut him out and only leaves him mysterious instructions to join a secret society.
He meets Jo, who’s father also recently died and had ties to the society. They start to discover something is not quite right, and they do not fit in! I liked all of the characters, and the way the story came together. I honestly couldn’t put it down and almost finished it in one day.
I highly recommend this one and can’t wait to read more from this author.
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Author: Robert Whitlow
Narrator: Rob Lamont
Five stars for the List! I’ve had so many recommendations to read Robert Whitlow. I even own this book! I saw it offered as an audiobook and I had nothing else to listen to so I finally decided to read it and now I wonder what took me so long? I really enjoyed this book. It’s my type of drama. First off I love books that take place in the low country and set the scene there. I’m from there and it’s my favorite place to read about. Secondly, it’s about a secret Old Southern society, I believe they exist. Thirdly the action never stopped and the spiritual growth and romance were nicely done.
Renny, a small town Lawyer was looking to inherit when his estranged father died, but once the will is read, he realizes that his father cut him out and only leaves him mysterious instructions to join a secret society.
He meets Jo, who’s father also recently died and had ties to the society. They start to discover something is not quite right, and they do not fit in! I liked all of the characters, and the way the story came together. I honestly couldn’t put it down and almost finished it in one day.
I highly recommend this one and can’t wait to read more from this author.
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June 2, 2012
This novel was given to me by friend and author Travis Bowman who knows and resides in North Carolina with Robert Whitlow. This was my first time reading a Whitlow novel, though I have seen the film version of The Trial. I don't think the screenplays do his writing justice. He has a natural, fluid style that wraps easily around his extensive knowledge of judicial process. There are a few moments where the circumstances seem too coincidental but don't create enough of a hiccup in the prose to give pause.
I would have enjoyed more flashback to the historical periods referenced by The List, specifically the Civil War era. I was a bit nonplussed by the reference Whitlow makes to Confederate forces bombarding Fort Sumter. Fort Sumter belonged to the South, and the North invaded. The Confederates wanted the Union to leave peacefully, but they refused.
At any rate, I can easily see how Whitlow has been likened to John Grisham and Frank Peretti. His combined use of supernatural elements and legal drama create the perfect storm of suspense. I appreciate the deep interpretation of the Christian faith, which is clearly evidence of Whitlow's own walk with God. Towards the end of the novel he inserts, "My primary job as a Christian is not to curse the darkness in the world but to bring in the light." Something his novels do exceedingly well.
I would have enjoyed more flashback to the historical periods referenced by The List, specifically the Civil War era. I was a bit nonplussed by the reference Whitlow makes to Confederate forces bombarding Fort Sumter. Fort Sumter belonged to the South, and the North invaded. The Confederates wanted the Union to leave peacefully, but they refused.
At any rate, I can easily see how Whitlow has been likened to John Grisham and Frank Peretti. His combined use of supernatural elements and legal drama create the perfect storm of suspense. I appreciate the deep interpretation of the Christian faith, which is clearly evidence of Whitlow's own walk with God. Towards the end of the novel he inserts, "My primary job as a Christian is not to curse the darkness in the world but to bring in the light." Something his novels do exceedingly well.
April 28, 2008
This story line was unique and did keep up my interest plus I enjoyed the history of the Civil War involved and the history, culture and sights of N.[or was it South?]Carolina. It's written from a Christian perspective and thought the theology was pretty much 'right on' except for the curse issue. Question: Can Satan cause a physical illness leading to death of a true believer just by someone cursing that individual? The Holy Spirit within would protect that person is my thinking. Appreciated how it rightly represented the reality of evil and it's power,however. Did feel as tho the conversion of the main character was a bit unrealistic in all its aspects as well as his rapid maturing in the faith.
June 24, 2024
2.5 stars. I really liked how this book started, and u enjoyed the characters a lot. The books focal point was a spiritual battle cut the main character. I LOVED that this was the focus, but as a Christian I did not like how unrealistic it felt. The almost audible “messages” from the Lord for multiple characters was off putting to say the least. These messages weren’t truths from scripture, but supposedly God telling the character specific things. And think the theology is off and it could misguide young believers into thinking they’re not communing with God if He isn’t “telling” them something specific and direct about their circumstances.
March 24, 2018
This isn't the author's fault, but many suggested this as a legal thriller in the vein of John Grisham. It's not. The main character is a lawyer but there's not much law or thrill in this one. The writing is decent and plot interesting. Just OK.
June 10, 2017
The basic idea was good; there were too many Christian stereotypes/cliches to be better than three stars.
September 10, 2025
When I picked up this book at a second-hand book sale, I had no idea it had a religious theme. I was fine with that but was disappointed to find the story had very little to do with this supposed mysterious "list" or the goings on of its members. Despite that, I slowly trod my way through to the end.
I'm a practicing Christian who prays daily, but unfortunately, I found the characters largely unrelatable. It seemed the characters were either extremely evil or extremely connected to God--with the single exception of our main protagonist, Renny, who it seems God and Satan are fighting to win over. Spoiler alert: God wins!
Beyond that, there were little things that seemed much too unrealistic to me. For example, what woman who meets a total stranger when her truck breaks down, promptly hops in his car to grab a meal with him? Later, she invites him into her room. Lucky for her, he had no bad intentions. The real world is full of dangers from people who seemingly present themselves as kind and harmless, but she apparently knew he was one of the good guys? She also seemed to know immediately that this pool of money they both were in line to inherit was rooted in evil and it and the people on the list (with the exception of Renny, of course) should be avoided at all costs. I also found Renny very comfortable with regularly expecting his landlord to watch his dog for days on end and to offer his new friend, Jo, a place to stay in her home. Good for him she was always happy to oblige.
The only one who seemed to ever get taken advantage of or duped by the bad guys was Renny. And God seemed to quickly fix every problem that came his way. In real life, bad things happen to good people with no earthly solution. Even to good Christians. If the story was going to be focused on faith, great, but then I would have liked to see those realities presented. They weren't.
I'm a practicing Christian who prays daily, but unfortunately, I found the characters largely unrelatable. It seemed the characters were either extremely evil or extremely connected to God--with the single exception of our main protagonist, Renny, who it seems God and Satan are fighting to win over. Spoiler alert: God wins!
Beyond that, there were little things that seemed much too unrealistic to me. For example, what woman who meets a total stranger when her truck breaks down, promptly hops in his car to grab a meal with him? Later, she invites him into her room. Lucky for her, he had no bad intentions. The real world is full of dangers from people who seemingly present themselves as kind and harmless, but she apparently knew he was one of the good guys? She also seemed to know immediately that this pool of money they both were in line to inherit was rooted in evil and it and the people on the list (with the exception of Renny, of course) should be avoided at all costs. I also found Renny very comfortable with regularly expecting his landlord to watch his dog for days on end and to offer his new friend, Jo, a place to stay in her home. Good for him she was always happy to oblige.
The only one who seemed to ever get taken advantage of or duped by the bad guys was Renny. And God seemed to quickly fix every problem that came his way. In real life, bad things happen to good people with no earthly solution. Even to good Christians. If the story was going to be focused on faith, great, but then I would have liked to see those realities presented. They weren't.
October 11, 2019
As Renny just got out of law school, he finds out that his father had died. Now he has a mystery to find the inheritance that his father left him. He is angry at his father, because he could never really connect with him. When Renny learns about The List, he really wants to be in it for the money. As you read deeper into the story you find out, when someone dies in the organization their oldest son takes their place. Renny meets Jo and they go to their first meeting together. Jo is a girl that has to act like a guy in order to keep their family in the organization.
They really built Renny as a good character. He is alone because both his parents passed away, and he has to figure out how to deal with that. He really needs to figure life out because he just got out of law school and now he is joining an organization called The List. Having many strong believers in faith Renny realizes that he needs God. He goes straight to action and attacks The List but this just puts the one he loves in danger.
I would recommend this book to people who are a bit older and want a good story. At first I wasn’t so sure about the book, but then they started talking about The List and it caught my attention. I really liked this book because it talked alot about faith and God. People were realizing that they needed God and shouldn’t just be a bandwagon. Overall, I would give this book a 4.5 out of 5.
They really built Renny as a good character. He is alone because both his parents passed away, and he has to figure out how to deal with that. He really needs to figure life out because he just got out of law school and now he is joining an organization called The List. Having many strong believers in faith Renny realizes that he needs God. He goes straight to action and attacks The List but this just puts the one he loves in danger.
I would recommend this book to people who are a bit older and want a good story. At first I wasn’t so sure about the book, but then they started talking about The List and it caught my attention. I really liked this book because it talked alot about faith and God. People were realizing that they needed God and shouldn’t just be a bandwagon. Overall, I would give this book a 4.5 out of 5.
June 12, 2020
TL;DR: The List by Robert Whitlow is a great book and you should read it! It's even better the second time through.
The longer version:
A few weeks ago, a reader friend asked for book recommendations where someone important to the story had passed away. As my brain works much like spaghetti, it reminded me of a book I had read several years ago where an elderly character fasted and prayed for the main character so much that her health was affected and she passed away.
Well. I went searching and found the book. I just finished re-reading the book, and I think it was even better the second time through. As I listened, I just kept thinking of the scripture that says - "we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."
I highly recommend "The List" by Robert Whitlow. If you haven't read this book, you should go out and get it right now. It's a great call to prayer and fasting, and opened my eyes to the spiritual battle that goes on in that we may not even be aware of.
The longer version:
A few weeks ago, a reader friend asked for book recommendations where someone important to the story had passed away. As my brain works much like spaghetti, it reminded me of a book I had read several years ago where an elderly character fasted and prayed for the main character so much that her health was affected and she passed away.
Well. I went searching and found the book. I just finished re-reading the book, and I think it was even better the second time through. As I listened, I just kept thinking of the scripture that says - "we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."
I highly recommend "The List" by Robert Whitlow. If you haven't read this book, you should go out and get it right now. It's a great call to prayer and fasting, and opened my eyes to the spiritual battle that goes on in that we may not even be aware of.
March 1, 2024
I'm late to discovering Robert Whitlow as an author. I actually saw "The List" as a movie before I learned it was a book. I knew I had to read it!
The plot of the book is great. A young man inherits a position on a secret list promising abundant wealth, but unbeknownst to him, there are darker forces involved in accepting this membership. A battle of good vs. evil underscores this story, and although the main character of "The List" is not a Christian, he has a spiritual heritage of faith that calls to him. I love how the writer infused this into the plot through various characters such as the love interest, the protagonist's land lady (who was an endearing character), and others.
I did feel that the book ran a little long. This may be personal preference (or the result of seeing the movie in advance), but I felt interrupted by the inclusion of sundry unimportant details and asides. These were probably meant to inform the character, but they slowed my progress in the story. Even though I had already seen the movie, I was eager to read the conclusion for myself!
Overall, this is a good book for someone who enjoys stories about spiritual warfare and the power of prayer.
The plot of the book is great. A young man inherits a position on a secret list promising abundant wealth, but unbeknownst to him, there are darker forces involved in accepting this membership. A battle of good vs. evil underscores this story, and although the main character of "The List" is not a Christian, he has a spiritual heritage of faith that calls to him. I love how the writer infused this into the plot through various characters such as the love interest, the protagonist's land lady (who was an endearing character), and others.
I did feel that the book ran a little long. This may be personal preference (or the result of seeing the movie in advance), but I felt interrupted by the inclusion of sundry unimportant details and asides. These were probably meant to inform the character, but they slowed my progress in the story. Even though I had already seen the movie, I was eager to read the conclusion for myself!
Overall, this is a good book for someone who enjoys stories about spiritual warfare and the power of prayer.
December 26, 2023
Spoiler alert!
Loved the premise/underlying plot and story....but it took a backseat to the unrealistic and at times eye-rollingly gratuitous Christian rhetoric. I love a good cheesy Christian rom-com, but this was just too extreme for me.
Meet randomly and fall in love in three days. Educated female nurse returns to another state and then returns the following weekend and stays at the home of the new beau and his older female roommate....what woman would do that? Dude gets saved and proposes (after knowing her for two weeks)....and this just continues. This doesn't even address the conversations about faith that are continuously brought up in the first couple of days they met. I just found it idealistic at best.
If the underlying mystery could have been fleshed out better without the love story and faith lesson choking it out, it really could have some potential for a great book.
I think this would be a 2.5 for me.
Loved the premise/underlying plot and story....but it took a backseat to the unrealistic and at times eye-rollingly gratuitous Christian rhetoric. I love a good cheesy Christian rom-com, but this was just too extreme for me.
Meet randomly and fall in love in three days. Educated female nurse returns to another state and then returns the following weekend and stays at the home of the new beau and his older female roommate....what woman would do that? Dude gets saved and proposes (after knowing her for two weeks)....and this just continues. This doesn't even address the conversations about faith that are continuously brought up in the first couple of days they met. I just found it idealistic at best.
If the underlying mystery could have been fleshed out better without the love story and faith lesson choking it out, it really could have some potential for a great book.
I think this would be a 2.5 for me.
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