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summerseeds's review against another edition
1.0
I got to page 100 before I gave up. All the main character, Mark, does is complain about how his wife left him. For a horror/thriller novel, the story is oddly slow going and rather boring. I don't even care enough to figure out why the antagonist is kidnapping women. Honestly, I think my biggest problem is the writing. The religion aspect seems somewhat forced and in your face, which takes away from the story. Dellosso just isn't my cup of tea.
nicolettej0's review against another edition
4.0
The premise of the horror component behind this book is wonderful. Did it keep me up at night with nightmares? No. But it was creepy enough to make me want to read more. The ending is the most thrilling part of the whole book. It's a huge plot twist that I'm sure many readers weren't expecting. However, I am aware that the author is Christian, but I felt as though I was being preached to throughout the book. That combined with the underlying "horror" of the story made for an odd duo. Not sure I like the combination of Christian and horror writing. Other than that, great book!!!!
cherrysoda9_9's review against another edition
3.0
Okay.
The idea of this story is awesome.
The actual execution of the story is actually pretty good.
Including elements of Christianity/God, etc., I have no issue with at all.
I just can't handle fictional stories that include random sermons in the middle of the story.
Now, don't @ me. I love Jesus. I'm a Christian. I'm all for authors including their faith in their writing. Just not as a sermon. That's what I go to church for. That's what my daily Bible study is for. When I read fiction, I just want story, especially in a thriller. Mostly because 99.9% of Christian fiction, whether it be books or movies, is horribly cheesy. Faith-based stories can be done well, but I have yet to come across one that can include conversations like the ones found in this book that don't make me cringe uncontrollably.
It's a shame, because this is a great book with a unique story and I love seeing faith protrayed in books that isn't over-the-top and villainous. Take out the random passages of sermons, and this is a 4-star read.
The idea of this story is awesome.
The actual execution of the story is actually pretty good.
Including elements of Christianity/God, etc., I have no issue with at all.
I just can't handle fictional stories that include random sermons in the middle of the story.
Now, don't @ me. I love Jesus. I'm a Christian. I'm all for authors including their faith in their writing. Just not as a sermon. That's what I go to church for. That's what my daily Bible study is for. When I read fiction, I just want story, especially in a thriller. Mostly because 99.9% of Christian fiction, whether it be books or movies, is horribly cheesy. Faith-based stories can be done well, but I have yet to come across one that can include conversations like the ones found in this book that don't make me cringe uncontrollably.
It's a shame, because this is a great book with a unique story and I love seeing faith protrayed in books that isn't over-the-top and villainous. Take out the random passages of sermons, and this is a 4-star read.
booklover984's review against another edition
2.0
It had a theme of "accept Jesus" into your life and pray. I didn't expect that and I'm not really into those type of books.I thought it'd be more type of a horror book, but again, it had a religious aspect to it that I didn't expect and there really wasn't anything horror about it. I was disappointed.
daphself's review against another edition
5.0
"Do I know where I'll go when I die?"
The major theme in this heart pounding, breathing stealing book: Do you hear the screams of hell coming for you?
I started reading this book around 7 pm and couldn't tear my eyes from the pages until I finished shortly before 12.
Just when you thought you figured it out, a curve ball was thrown.
This may be just an entertaining thriller, but it's a story that will have you looking into your own soul: do you really Trust Jesus and Accepted Him or do you laugh at what some would refer to as "religious nonsense"?
I hope the former, because even though this is a work of fiction, the truth is that if you really never accepted Jesus, then the "repo" man will come for you and hell follows him.
Dellosso is definitely on my list of favorite authors and he will always have a permanent spot on my bookshelf.
The major theme in this heart pounding, breathing stealing book: Do you hear the screams of hell coming for you?
I started reading this book around 7 pm and couldn't tear my eyes from the pages until I finished shortly before 12.
Just when you thought you figured it out, a curve ball was thrown.
This may be just an entertaining thriller, but it's a story that will have you looking into your own soul: do you really Trust Jesus and Accepted Him or do you laugh at what some would refer to as "religious nonsense"?
I hope the former, because even though this is a work of fiction, the truth is that if you really never accepted Jesus, then the "repo" man will come for you and hell follows him.
Dellosso is definitely on my list of favorite authors and he will always have a permanent spot on my bookshelf.
daphself's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
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