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harmshoney's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
this book is about a woman named Sarah, sold into prostitution at 8 years old. she grew up embracing this life, becoming the most sought after in the industry & called Angel. until Michael.. Michael Hosea saw her & heard God tell him that Angel was going to be his wife. he didn't understand, but he obeyed.
the rest of the story is full of heartbreak & so, so much love. Michael is slowly breaking down Angel's walls with his relentless pursuit & his mighty love. being an example of Christ & his compassion, patience, forgiveness, kindness, gentleness, & more. Angel discovers her healing can only come from one place.. the Father Michael worships.
this story just wrecked me. I really don't even know how else to describe it. it inspired me to pursue the Lord & to pray for my husband. it inspired me to love people & that God's opinion is the only one that matters. it pierced me down to my very core in such an aggressive, beautiful way. I'll never be the same. dramatic? yeah. true? also yeah.
when I finished, I watched several interviews with the author, Francine Rivers π€ basically, she's become my biggest inspiration. her testimony is beautiful & she seems to just radiate the Holy Spirit & peace that surpasses all understanding. I wish I could sit with her & let her pour into me. Redeeming Love has also become a tool to help women out of human trafficking. she's spoken at events & donates to this cause with the proceeds.
she's had many women come to her & say, "I want a man like Michael Hosea!!" & she says, "Jesus is the man!!" π₯Ή this changed my perspective of the book & I am just so incredibly inspired & grateful. Michael is meant to be an allegory for Christ, & Angel is a reflection of all of us in our own ways.
I'm not exactly sure why - but it seems many people have some misconceptions about this book. Michael is nothing but gentle & loving towards Angel. some seem to think there are moments when he is being abusive, but I didn't see that at all!!
One of my favorite parts of this story, was how Francine covered intimacy so delicately. she was able to explain the intimate scenes in the most beautiful, appropriate way. there was nothing raunchy about it! Truly, it opened my eyes more to how much of a gift sex is within marriage. I'm so grateful she included it in this story!!
I want to reread this book over & over & yet never see it again π it's just so much & I'm feeling so deeply. Redeeming Love is the most powerful work of fiction I have ever read. I am beyond grateful that Francine wrote it. I finished with a hunger to dive into the Word & know my Savior. thank you, Lord, for your redeeming love!! ππΌβ¨
"πππππππ , πππππ πππ ππππ πππ ππππ ππ πππ πππππ πππππππ?"
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Trafficking, and Abandonment
Moderate: Abortion, Confinement, Infidelity, Alcoholism, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Grief, Alcohol, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Infertility, and Kidnapping
amhall11's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Physical abuse, Infertility, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Abortion, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Suicide attempt, Sexual violence, Violence, Sexual assault, Rape, Trafficking, and Sexual content
Minor: Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Death, Miscarriage, Medical trauma, Alcoholism, and Murder
readsbynaia's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Adult/minor relationship, Abortion, Child abuse, Rape, Incest, and Grief
ktdaugherty's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Sexual content, Trafficking, Child abuse, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Death of parent, Pregnancy, Infertility, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
moanareads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Murder, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Slavery
Minor: Abortion
natgeographic's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
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Graphic: Trafficking and Infidelity
Moderate: Child abuse, Abortion, Grief, Death of parent, Kidnapping, Sexual violence, Pedophilia, Incest, Rape, Sexual content, Suicide attempt, Infertility, and Physical abuse
meihessen's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Sexual violence, Abandonment, Violence, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Emotional abuse, Torture, Death of parent, Slavery, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Religious bigotry, Rape, Pregnancy, Physical abuse, Incest, Child abuse, Alcoholism, Pedophilia, Infidelity, Infertility, and Alcohol
Moderate: Gaslighting, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Abortion, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Sexism, Sexual content, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, and Sexual assault
milpeaches's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Bullying, Abandonment, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, and Child abuse
Moderate: Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Sexual violence, Grief, Infertility, Toxic relationship, Incest, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Slavery, and Trafficking
sydk8's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Grief, Infertility, Rape, Sexual content, Trafficking, Physical abuse, Pedophilia, Child abuse, and Emotional abuse
hannahs_library__'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Infertility, Violence, Sexual assault, Physical abuse, Mental illness, Torture, Suicidal thoughts, Slavery, Rape, Child abuse, Grief, Emotional abuse, and Adult/minor relationship