Checkered Heart

Another Excellent book by John H. Walton

Reviewed: 04-30-23

I’ve enjoyed John H. Walton's books over the years.
In his “Lost World” Series, he has shared many tips on how to properly interpret the Old Testament.
His popular book, "The Lost World of Genesis 1 (IVP, 2009} is among the most influential books I have ever enjoyed.
The title of this recent book is a apt; "Wisdom for Faithful Reading" is a compilation of successful practices developed through years of writing and teaching.
The book does not attempt to provide a complete method of interpretation, it simply provides a series of proper practices for dedicated students and teachers.

This book will influence how you interpret and understand Scripture. It is written in a non-technical way that is easy to understand. Numerous Scriptural examples support each principle and throw light upon difficult passages.
Using the principles illustrated in this volume would quiet the many poorly thought out biblical interpretations that pollute the internet.

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Mortality

Reviewed: 03-03-17

What was most disappointing about Kevin Bohacz’s story?

The book could easily have been written as a short story.Immortality, the story just goes on and on and on, seemingly lasting forever.
The author needed an editor! At one point I skipped two chapters and easily picked up the story line.I like reading long drawn out stories, particularly if the early action has a greater meaning in the later parts of the book. There is no reason why we need a mile by mile account of a drive across Pennsylvania, complete with descriptions of the passengers of other cars that pass by.

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Twelve hours of boredom

Reviewed: 09-25-16

This could have been a nice short story rather than a long drawn out epic novel.
I'd skip large portions of the book and pick it up a chapter or two later and not miss a beat.

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Undisciplined and rambling post-apocalyptic novel

Reviewed: 08-19-16

A rambling epic of good against evil, a post-apocalyptic novel in the backdrop of a genetically designed viral disaster initiating an unplanned vampric evil upon the world.

Reminds me a lot of Stephen King’s novel, The Stand, with the prominence early in the book of a militarily designed and accidentally released deadly virus combined with a draw to evil or good through dreams.

The epic nature of the novel also brings to mind Frank Herbert’s novel, Dune, in the way the author evokes futuristic historical recollection to describe the important events unfolding.

At times I was disturbed at the undisciplined way the author conveyed the story. Long rambling passages describe almost meaningless events, such as using page upon page to describe a character’s needs to urinate; by the time his extensive descriptions are finished it was often difficult to recollect where the story was going. It wasn’t hard to skip over long passages to find some more meatier sections.

Despite this shortcoming by the end of the novel I was willing to purchase the second book in the series, The Twelve.

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Classic enduring story of adventure and love

Reviewed: 04-25-16

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I treasure the book; listening to the story brought it alive. This is a book you will want to read again and again. The narrator gracefully reads passages with the accent of the characters, pronouncing foreign words and phrases without hesitation.

What did you like best about this story?

It is a long story; one you wish would go on and on. As it ends, you wish to follow the characters further.

Any additional comments?

Pity that the narration isn't whispersinc'ed.

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