The Priest's Graveyard
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Great book a lot of twists
I enjoyed this book and it certainly held my attention. I was a little distracted by the "jumping around" but, overall, the book was great
June 8, 2012
Not Dekker's Best
I have been an avid Ted Dekker reader and novel collector for years and I was very disappointed with this latest novel. I pre-bought it last summer in eager anticipation to complete the three set (Boneman's Daughter and Bride Collector) but I should have waited for the sale price. I just didn't find it as gripping, suspenseful and as well put together as his normal flow of the storyline...BUT that being said I did read the whole thing and I haven't exactly written a book yet, so kudos to him for getting another big novel under his belt and I hope he puts out another "humdinger" that I have come to love and expect!
February 18, 2012
Good, but not Dekker's best
When his mother and sisters are killed during a religious war, Danny Hansen makes it his calling to deal with the injustice in the world. Renee Gilmore is a victim of such injustice. When the love of her life is killed, she vows to avenge his death by going after his killer. These two paths eventually cross, and the twists and turns lead them down a road that could end with the deaths of both.
If youâÂÂve been to my blog enough, then you should know I am a huge fan of Ted Dekker. I have yet to read a book heâÂÂs written that I absolutely didnâÂÂt like. This one, however, is not one of my favorites. DekkerâÂÂs skill still shines. He knows how to weave a plot, and the characters are very well written. These characters in particular, though I could sympathize with them, were not really likable⦠but I believe that may have been intentional. These characters are born out of trauma and pain, which leads them to situations of more trauma and pain. But I think it was the unlikable characters that made me not enjoy the story as much.
As usual, DekkerâÂÂs overall theme is love. Not mushy, romantic love⦠real love. This one also brings in themes of judgement and grace. Overall, itâÂÂs still a good story, just not up to par with DekkerâÂÂs previous work, in my opinion. You do have to realize, however, that my love of DekkerâÂÂs other works puts me into the OMG!-I-love-Ted-Dekker!-fangirl category. So my âÂÂnegativeâ review of this book really isnâÂÂt all that negative, seeing as I hold his previous work in such high regard.
January 28, 2012
Good mystery.
In true Dekker style, this book keeps you guessing until the last page. Very different from most Christian writers but compelling.
October 21, 2011