I'm sure it's nothing. Let's get back to screaming and stomping around in a menacing way without really moving too far from under these tons of precariously placed rock. As if all these nuclear weapons were able to packed up and shipped off like a bunch of fruits and vegetables.
And as if they would have any actual use once disconnected from their delivery and support systems. Yes, yes, I know the author makes some clarifications about how they are are going to just dump most of them in the sea next to their base of operations, but what sense does that even make?
Why would you want your base of operations sitting next to a sea full of submerged nuclear warheads? Maybe that's all part of the future plot line to be resolved later. But perhaps most unforgivable and illogical is when our hero and second in command sneak into the horde compound to steal the holy history books. They make their way through the commander's tent, killing his general along the way.
Killing the main bad guy would've been the optimal thing to do here And the guy they DID kill is later passed off as a redshirt, not a general, because I think the author later realized he should have kept him around. So, so very frustrating.
I'm completely put off by the religious zealotry of our hero in the "old" world. Our hero feels that the horde, if they do not individually accept the word of Elyon i. In other words, up to a certain plot turn that comes later, he's totally cool with the murder every non-believing man, woman and child. That sounds a bit too much like fanatical Islam the Taliban for me to get on board. So on our side, he's NOT a religious zealot, but just a guy trying to stop a virus from destroying humanity.
If the logic was consistent, his religious zealotry WOULD translate over, and then he'd probably be trying to use the virus to destroy every man, woman and child who doesn't accept Elyon as lord and savior It all seems written just to tug at the heartstrings of Christian folk.
Lovely Day. They just literally have the same discussions over and over and over…. Author 10 books 6 followers. The series is also a fascinating Biblical allegory. The final book, White, is the best of the three, because it explains clearly in the finale most of the unanswered questions Dekker raises in this thought-provoking series.
For fans of fantasy, speculative fiction, and Christian literature, it's a real treat. It's smart writing with undertones that make you think. The story is a bit melodramatic at times and lags in places, and it's difficult to keep the multitude of characters straight because some lack depth or disappear and reappear at different points in the trilogy.
You also have to suspend belief when Dekker writes about how politics in Washington and foreign governments work. It's not the way geopolitics works. All in all, it's a trilogy worth reading. I gave the first two books, Black and Red, four stars primarily because at times they leave the reader confused about names, places, events, and how they relate to the Biblical allegory.
In the end, though, Dekker redeems himself with a solid ending. I loved "Black" the first book in the circle trilogy but I was blown away by "Red" the second in the series. I truly enjoyed reading this one. Red moves the story very quickly forward towards the inevitable but it is an adventure that is filled with love, faith, atonement, and spirituality. This epic adventure leads you to look inward at yourself and to draw many parallel conclusions.
Red is the rare case where the sequel is better than the first. I really recommend this series for all fiction readers, not just those that love the fantasy genre.
Fast paced with danger lurking in both realities, Dekker continues to deliver an exciting read with much to ponder. The second installment of the Circle Trilogy did not disappoint but managed to choke me even more than "Black" - the first book that everyone should read prior to experiencing "Red".
It has been a long, long time since a book made me tear up and this roused up with emotions and abyssal feelings that only very skilled writers can exude from their reader. This is a fascinating installment that takes Thomas Hunter, the man who lives in our reality when awake and also in another world when he dreams at nigh, on the wildest ride of his life.
This can only be described as a new form of allegory; characters who understand our world are reflected in the dream world which is engulfed in a battle of massive proportions, people are no longer standing for an idea, they are someone else in the other world and if they die then those consequences spill over and threaten everything that Thomas and his sister ever knew.
America is in the hot seat with the release and spread of a deadly virus, and Thomas must use his dreams to find answers and ways to stop it before he is eradicated and he can dream no more. Those who oppose him want him dead and want his dreams to stop but others who love life have nothing left but the hope that he can save them - easier said than done, Ted Dekker likes to swing his heroes and foes as deep as his mind allows, and this is one hairy book, it takes a lot of sweat and guts to take this ride.
In the dream world those who rejected Elyon's waters have turned to Desert Dwellers known as Scabs, dry and disease stricken nomads, their minds and eyes are ashen with sickness and visions of death and conquests, the worship Teeleh and the Shataiki and will stop at nothing until the remaining forests and their people are destroyed. In real life Thomas is on hot pursuit to find and rescue the one person who can stop the Raison Virus; the creator of the vaccine herself - Monique de Raison.
Her role in the story is much deeper than the reader might think of and I actually guessed part of her secret, it felt amazing thought to live with the characters are see how they developed and how some changed for better and some for worse.
Carlos and other mercenaries of death are on hot pursuit and the reader is in for a delicious treat of intrigue, some romance and countless twists and turns. In this book Ted Dekker writes an ultimate showdown between good and evil, and it's been done to the death in books and movies but this novel is simply astounding.
I read it in two days and would have read it in one sitting if I wasn't sick with a bad cold, it was truly a book that I know will stay with me forever and I am simply dying to read the last installment "White". These books are so deep and moving they are impossible to describe in a review, instead they should be enjoyed like a fine meal, one that serves more than one purpose to feed, it enriches the user forever and I feel blessed to have taken this journey with Dekker and his friends and foes.
So please enjoy and take away from the riches that make the heart beat faster and the head spin - these books read like nothing else and are extremely satisfying. Note: this review treats the whole series, of which this book is a part. No spoilers. All in all, a bit disappointing. In the end, though, I'm not sure it was worth the time.
He isn't a very good writer, his plots are predictable, the Christian imagery is a bit heavy-handed extremely so at times , and aspects of the story went beyond my suspension of disbelief. He also steals unreservedly from C. Lewis but lacks Lewis' talent or creativity, so if you've read Lewis first, you're bound to be disappointed.
However, Dekker's themes are heavy enough and his underlying theology strong enough that portions of the series could spark serious discussion if used in the right way. I cried several times, not because the writing was that good, but because the story Jesus and redemption is that good. It is one of Dekker's goals to retell that greatest of stories in all his books, and this he does consistently.
Very well done Ted. This one was able to hold my attention all through to the end and that speaks volumes about the capacity of Mr. Dekker to weave a spell-binding tale. I enjoyed the actions that were happening in the real world The other-worldly forests of Elyon and the deserts of Teelah and the scabs started out a little bit unexciting but later picked up momentum and climaxed into a very gripping allegory of the biblical story of redemption.
Very nicely done! I have never read any first chapter that was funnier than this one. Thomas of hunter, who was supposed to be alert, wielding weapons and slashing scabs to death on the battlefront was rather desiring to be knocked to sleep while the battle was still raging.
That contrast was very hilarious. Thorough enjoyed this one I am addicted to this series! I finished Red last night and already bought White. If you are unfamiliar, it's a cross between sci fi and fantasy. Red continues with the story of Thomas who is "living" 2 lives - he goes between them when he sleeps and dreams. One life is present day Earth which is battling a virus that is being released as an act of terrorism. The other world is in the future. Is it Earth after humanity dies from the virus?
Not sure. Thomas is the main character in both "times" trying to save both worlds. The series is continuous so you have to read it in order - Black, Red, White. There's also Green, but I can't speak for that one yet. These books came out in , I can't believe I never heard of them. This book blew me away. It wasn't that it was just better than Black, but it was genius.
The Old Testament parallels were done so well, and then the gospel part of the New Testament was beautiful. It was even more thrilling than Black and I couldn't wait to get back into the book every time I put it down.
So much better than Black, even though Black was also really good! Can't wait to start White! Pamela Sweezy. I love Biblical analogy books or even good vs evil and this series was brilliantly set up. I usually don't go for fantasy but I love that world in this series as much as the "realistic" world. Read it if you don't know what I'm talking about.
But then she met a man named Yeshua who opened her eyes Think with your heart and prepare to die Thirteen-year-old orphan Alice Ringwald has no memory beyond six months ago The Sanctuary is the gripping story of vigilante priest, Danny Hansen, who is now serving a 50 year prison term in California for the murder of two abusive men Fleeing assailants through alleyways in Denver late one night, Thomas Hunter narrowly escapes to the roof of an industrial building A stranger comes to Paradise a small, secluded mountain town bringing hope, faith, and fun.
He knows the secrets of each person's heart and has the power to grant them My name is Christy Snow. I'm 17 and I'm about to die The world's worst fears have dawned. Nothing stands in the way of total destruction After being stretched to their limits, the four heroic young Forest Guard recruits - Johnis, Silvie, Billos, and Darsal - face new dangers on their mission to secure the seven lost Books of History. Johnis' world is shattered when he learns that his mother may not be dead Ted Dekker.
It's love. Love is terrifying. And powerful. And unstoppable. And if you don't already know that, you're about to see why. Priest's Graveyard will haunt you--long after you want it to.
The Priest's Graveyard is perfect entertainment. Beguiling, compelling, challenging, and riveting --fantastic gimmick-free storytelling -- that's what you get with Ted Dekker.
Don't pass this one up. Heralded as a "master of suspense" by Library Journal, Dekker has sold millions worldwide, establishing himself as one of the most widely recognized author brands. He began his career writing fantasy novels that explored spirituality Black, Red and White and has since become a major force in the mainstream fiction arena with his recent thrillers, "Adam," "Thr3e," "Skin," "Obsessed," "BoneMan's Daughters," which landed in the 10 on the New York Times hardcover bestseller list in , and "The Bride Collector".
Dekker was born to missionaries and grew up among cannibals of Indonesia, and his peculiar upbringing gives him a unique perspective outside the cultural bubble, allowing him the freedom to share provocative insights in his fiction. After leaving Indonesia, Dekker graduated from a multi-cultural high school and took up permanent residence in the United States, earning his B.
In the early nineties, Dekker decided to pursue his desire to write fiction, selling his company, moving his family to the mountains of western Colorado, and writing full-time.
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