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cindyr2416 wrote: 31 Mar 2020, 19:26 This is a great way to show both sides. People who aren’t religious can actually show true love for all and those that are religious can view others with negativity and judgment. This sounds like a book I’ll enjoy.
Yes, most people can find a character with their belief or non-belief, and see him/her in the novel's context addressing the issue of love and religion.
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The title of this book caught my attention, wondering if it was going to advocate love as in the 60s and the flower children. I appreciate the fact it does describe religious beliefs and the main character's struggle with them. Love and kindness are the key to showing our faith and "religion". And kindness means more to those around us than our spouting our beliefs. Great review with lots of good information about the book!
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wendilou49 wrote: 01 Apr 2020, 08:00 The title of this book caught my attention, wondering if it was going to advocate love as in the 60s and the flower children. I appreciate the fact it does describe religious beliefs and the main character's struggle with them. Love and kindness are the key to showing our faith and "religion". And kindness means more to those around us than our spouting our beliefs. Great review with lots of good information about the book!
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It is amazing how some people attack people under the name of religion. God is supposed to be love in spite of who you are. Kathryn gave of herself. She truly portrayed what love was about. Persons should not put other people in moulds that they envision as correct. Religion should not be used to criticize others. Reading this book would give the potential reader a better idea of what is really happening. A proper review was done. Good job.
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It's good that the author can use his novel to talk about secular ideas without bashing religion. It sounds like a good mystery with an interesting philosophy behind it.
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Caribqueen16 wrote: 01 Apr 2020, 22:01 It is amazing how some people attack people under the name of religion. God is supposed to be love in spite of who you are. Kathryn gave of herself. She truly portrayed what love was about. Persons should not put other people in moulds that they envision as correct. Religion should not be used to criticize others. Reading this book would give the potential reader a better idea of what is really happening. A proper review was done. Good job.
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Nisha Ward wrote: 01 Apr 2020, 22:06 It's good that the author can use his novel to talk about secular ideas without bashing religion. It sounds like a good mystery with an interesting philosophy behind it.
The philosophical element is developed in simple terms, often through characters actions. Thank you for your comment!
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This book sounds intriguing. Love is what we definitely need more of around the world; especially in this day and age. I enjoyed your review very much. Very interesting and insightful!
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B Creech wrote: 02 Apr 2020, 18:58 This book sounds intriguing. Love is what we definitely need more of around the world; especially in this day and age. I enjoyed your review very much. Very interesting and insightful!
Yes, if people focused on love for real things would be much better. Thank you for your appreciation!
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As someone who appreciates religion - that is to say, I believe that religion has its place - I find this book intriguing. I like to think of myself as being open-minded. As such, I feel like I could give this a read. Thank you for this interesting review. Good job.
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Kenesha L Fowler wrote: 03 Apr 2020, 05:42 As someone who appreciates religion - that is to say, I believe that religion has its place - I find this book intriguing. I like to think of myself as being open-minded. As such, I feel like I could give this a read. Thank you for this interesting review. Good job.
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Why murder a teacher who is full of love for her kids? What is religion without love? The novel is intriguing because it questions a lot of things people would want to keep quiet about.
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Laurina_Olowo wrote: 03 Apr 2020, 08:19 Why murder a teacher who is full of love for her kids? What is religion without love? The novel is intriguing because it questions a lot of things people would want to keep quiet about.
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I like how this review presents the author's way of arguing his ideas with a positive attitude, without attacking other positions.
Thank you for the review.
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Kevsona wrote: 04 Apr 2020, 04:10 I like how this review presents the author's way of arguing his ideas with a positive attitude, without attacking other positions.
Thank you for the review.
Yes, that's the novel's core message. Thank you for your appreciation!
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