Crosswalk.com - Fiction

Rain Song an Astonishing Debut for Wisler

Annabelle Robertson — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 06:00:00 GMT

With Rain Song, Alice J. Wisler has written an astonishing debut for a first-time author. The daughter of missionary parents, she grew up in Japan, so she is definitely following the writer’s dictum to “write what you know.”

It's Back to Bloomberg in Let Them Eat Fruitcake

Annabelle Robertson — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 06:00:00 GMT

In Let Them Eat Fruitcake, the sequel to I Heart Bloomberg (the first in Melody Carlson’s “86 Bloomberg Place Series”), we revisit the lives of the four 20-something roommates, with a light undertone of Christianity.

Message Takes Precedence in John 3:16

Annabelle Robertson — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 06:00:00 GMT

As with most Christian fiction, the message takes precedence over the medium here. So if it's an inspirational story you seek, you'll enjoy the read. If you're used to more sophisticated prose and plots, you may want to look elsewhere.

Good Plot Twists Color Rhapsody in Red

Annabelle Robertson — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Rhapsody in Red is a nice read for those who enjoy the genre, however, with some good plot twists and a satisfying ending. Academics will also appreciate Donn Taylor’s wry portrayal about campus life and politics.

Flawed Characters Strengthen Jordan’s Forsaken

Annabelle Robertson — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Unlike a lot of other Christian fiction, James David Jordan doesn’t stick to the prototype of “almost perfect” characters. They are flawed—and greatly so—which is one of the book’s strongest points. The plot is also enjoyable.