A little bit about what you'll find reviewed here

A little bit about what you'll find reviewed on this blog: I believe the best books involve characters you wish you could read more about long after the book is finished. Recently, I've been searching for hidden gems from the past. I read mostly fiction, and I'm a bit of a prude. I don't normally enjoy books with sex or excessive language.

Who I am:
I raised two wonderful girls, and I'm super proud of them. I enjoy reading (of course), sewing, cross stitching, photography and writing. I live in the high desert portion of Washington (which I didn't know existed until my husband and I decided to move here) and have really enjoyed my time out here. I am excited to see what God has next in store for my life!

Sunday, August 14, 2016

Blink of an Eye - Ted Dekker

For my "loved it but haven't read it for years" part of my challenge this year, I picked Blink of an Eye.  When I read it the first time, it was just called Blink.  I wasn't aware this was an altered version that was more in line with a movie that was being made.

Seth is a genius who thinks he's just proven that there is no God.  But he's about to be tested.  He starts to see the future or possibilities of what the future will be.  It causes him to cross paths with Miriam, a woman running from marriage to a man she despises.

With his gift, Seth has a real advantage over the people who would capture them.  His weakness is that he can only see so far out and if he sleeps, he's blind.  There's more at stake than just Miriam's marriage.  That marriage would ensure the successful coup that's being planned in Saudi Arabia.

This book is basically nonstop intensity.  These two are always trying to stay one step ahead of what's chasing them, and I felt tired by the end.  I also felt like I was missing some of the things that really made me love it the first time.  I think the obvious spirituality of the story was softened some, maybe for the movie's sake, but for me, I missed it.

Don't get me wrong, this was still a great story.  If I hadn't read the original version, I might not feel the slight disappointment I do right now.  It was this book and Three that really made me fans of Dekker's, but I just have the urge to find me a DTB copy of Blink right now and place it on my bookshelf.  Still gets a Good Book! review.


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