Publisher: Thomas Nelson; 1st Thus. edition (July 4, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1595541586
ISBN-13: 978-1595541581
This isn't my usual genre, and I picked it up on a whim. In my defense, it is not a romance novel and this story does not revolve around Amish people.
Jordon Casey is a well known author who has written her Rex Tower Series for decades (Think James Bond). A student in her writing class challenges her to write something personal when he discovers the author of his favorite macho series is a woman.
What we gets is a place called Paradise, a man named William, and a place called "Casey's Machine company", where Casey's creation of nature can be seen through machines like old fashioned nickelodeons.
As the story grows, Casey decides to write it for her son, Zach, whom has become a growing problem since his return home from college.
William's pride leads him to the back room of the Machine co, where a Magician of a new game, promises him anything he wants. And the trouble starts there, eventually spiraling out of control.
The result, the neon sign burns out, leaving over: "Ca-si-no".
What we gets is a place called Paradise, a man named William, and a place called "Casey's Machine company", where Casey's creation of nature can be seen through machines like old fashioned nickelodeons.
As the story grows, Casey decides to write it for her son, Zach, whom has become a growing problem since his return home from college.
William's pride leads him to the back room of the Machine co, where a Magician of a new game, promises him anything he wants. And the trouble starts there, eventually spiraling out of control.
The result, the neon sign burns out, leaving over: "Ca-si-no".
William is simple to understand, from his feelings of love for Raqual, to his feelings of pride against Casey, his creator.
Raqual, the object of his affection, reminds me of what Eve might have been. She's eager to be loved, and will do anything for William.
Jordon herself is easy to relate to, as a Christian mother who has run out of patience and answers when it comes to her youngest child.
The Magician, AKA Satan, is the creepiest, most convincing villain I've ever read.
John, AKA, Jesus, is kind without being cheesy, smart without being a know-it-all, and righteous without being judgmental.
Paradise is something out of a Tim Burton Movie. Think Edward Scissorhands. Things are just odd enough so that you know you're not in Kansas anymore. I loved how Angela Hunt wasn't afraid to try something different, as so many Christian authors stick to the strict recipe of what will sell.
Jordon's story is an allegory, but it does not completely follow it's biblical cousin. So you'll find no predictability there. In fact, besides the basics, there's not much in common. I found this extremely refreshing in a sea of step-by-step allegories. The fantasy fan in me wishes the entire story revolved around Paradise. But perhaps it could serve as an introduction to the fantasy aspect of christian fiction to Angela Hunt's many readers.
I completely original work, I give "The Author" four stars out of five.
Jordon's story is an allegory, but it does not completely follow it's biblical cousin. So you'll find no predictability there. In fact, besides the basics, there's not much in common. I found this extremely refreshing in a sea of step-by-step allegories. The fantasy fan in me wishes the entire story revolved around Paradise. But perhaps it could serve as an introduction to the fantasy aspect of christian fiction to Angela Hunt's many readers.
I completely original work, I give "The Author" four stars out of five.
You can buy her book at Amazon.com in paperback.
To learn about the other books she's written, you can see her website.
Next up, I'll review, "The Chase" by Susan Wales and Robin Shope.
Next up, I'll review, "The Chase" by Susan Wales and Robin Shope.
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