ehunt's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death
Moderate: Violence
manda_ruthie's review against another edition
The writing was so bad that it was miserable to read. The narrators voice was stilted and academic, teaching history instead of telling a story, but not actually doing either well. The dialogue was written in tiny little sentences with no description. It flew by so quickly without really explaining what was going on. The intricacies of the honor code and politics needed some explanation, but instead they just happened lighting fast.
authorjbr's review against another edition
4.0
This was a good book. The story was good, though not as quick-paced as some previous Dekker stories. The theology was good and thought-provoking, but there really wasn't anything new here. The ending threw a few unexpected twists in, as Dekker is wont to do, but nothing that was truly exceptional. Overall, it is a solid four stars.
shelbymarie32's review against another edition
3.0
Rating 3.6
It's hard to describe this book... it was interesting in the least.
It's hard to describe this book... it was interesting in the least.
jlworley's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 stars.
Historical-fiction set in Biblical times. Adventure told from a Bedouin woman's narrative. Some of Ted Dekker's books are a bit too fantasy-based for my tastes (although my husband loves them), but I thoroughly enjoyed this one, and eager to read the sequel not yet published. My teen daughter loved it, too.
Historical-fiction set in Biblical times. Adventure told from a Bedouin woman's narrative. Some of Ted Dekker's books are a bit too fantasy-based for my tastes (although my husband loves them), but I thoroughly enjoyed this one, and eager to read the sequel not yet published. My teen daughter loved it, too.
jdsutter's review against another edition
4.0
This is a fantastically well-told story that lines up actual historical events and the effect of Jesus' earthly ministry with a beautiful and compelling fictional narrative. Dekker takes the well-known underdog trope and turns it into a heartwrending epic tale. Told from the perspective of a Bedouin woman who is the daughter of a sheik, AD 30 is the story of humanity's encounter with its Creator in the form of the man, Yeshua ben Joseph.
teddyberserker's review against another edition
3.0
A great story with tie-ins to the teachings of Jesus (called Yeshua in the book). I found the philosophies dictated by the characters derived from hearing Yeshua's teachings to be both inspiring and enlightening. However, not Dekker's best work. Coming from reading his Circle Trilogy and The Books of Mortals, I can confidently say that I was disappointed purely by the literary quality. Dekker's incredible storytelling remains strong and intact, but AD 30 lacks the literary fervor of his previous works. Nevertheless, a worthwhile and intriguing read.
karissakate's review against another edition
3.0
I just love Ted DekKer. This was a good quick read and did a nice job of opening up the story for the remaining books in the series(trilogy?).