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dorynickel's review
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I adore this book. It has completely changed my perspective on heaven and goodness and submission to God's will. I love spending time to ponder what I see of myself in the characters. It's made me a better person and I'm convinced it has something for everyone.
A later review: I still love this book and the lessons it teaches, despite never having really believed in hell. I'm not saying I agree with every theocratic idea here, but each scenario is very thought-provoking in a helpful, motivating way.
A later review: I still love this book and the lessons it teaches, despite never having really believed in hell. I'm not saying I agree with every theocratic idea here, but each scenario is very thought-provoking in a helpful, motivating way.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death
fearlesslyrachel's review
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Death
michaelion's review against another edition
informative
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.75
I wanted to DNF this out of spite. Very annoying book. Reminded me of why I didn't like my Philosophy 101 class. Not the fun kind of philosophy, it's the kind that uses long, overdrawn examples. And is very white in a way I can't explain. I mean, I could explain it, but that would take way too long. The only thing I like about it is the idea that Heaven and Hell are sort of neutral / based on perspective, but those concepts truly are just concepts (ideas pitched out and explained to all hell, pun intended) when it comes to the book as a whole.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Animal cruelty and Classism
Minor: Animal death, Misogyny, Violence, Antisemitism, Religious bigotry, and Murder
fernhunter's review
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A great small book that makes you think and for the first time I was comfortable reading about religion and god. The language is really warm and some ideas in the book are definitely worth discussing. I read this lovely book in a few hours and feel really peaceful, my previous read was emotional rollercoaster so this one was a true healing session!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death