Review of Killing Abel
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[Following is a volunteer review of "Killing Abel" by Michael Tieman.]
The stories of Christianity have been passed down through countless generations. Most people have heard of Adam and Eve and how they were banned from the Garden of Eden to start the human race. If you are interested in reading religious stories with a novella-like feel, Michael Tieman's Killing Abel might just be your perfect next read!
Killing Abel tells the stories of the origins behind Christianity and the Bible. It follows the lives of Adam, Eve, and the earliest descendants of God. The novel goes into depth, explaining how Adam gained wisdom over time and how the relationship between his two sons, Cain and Abel, created a new bloodline with clashing perspectives and led to the foundation of the justice system.
I enjoyed this book a lot more than I thought I would. Although I am not a Christian, I can recall many times when I sat in a church and felt like everything stated was blending together due to a sense of repetitiveness. However, Tieman’s storytelling abilities ensured that I never got bored. When I was reading the novel, I was always very intrigued by the adventures of all the characters and found myself constantly wanting to know more. I felt as if I was reading a lighthearted story filled with love and reading this book made me develop a deeper appreciation for God and His earliest followers.
The only thing I disliked about the book was its formatting. There were a couple of sections in the book where I would be reading about one individual and the narrative would suddenly shift to someone else with zero indicators mentioning when this change occurred. These shifts occasionally made me confused, but it wasn’t a big enough deal for me to lower my rating.
I would rate this book a 4 out of 4. The book managed to be entertaining, while also simultaneously educating me on God and His earliest followers. I enjoyed the dialogue and I loved hearing the private thoughts of all the characters in each scene. Although there were a few grammatical errors, they didn’t hinder my enjoyment of the book.
I would recommend Killing Abel to people who follow Christianity and find comfort in reading about God and how He guided Adam to help build the foundations of modern-day society. I would also recommend this book to struggling Christians that need help cementing their faith. This book made me develop an appreciation for God and I believe that it can serve as an excellent reminder as to why His followers chose Him as a leader.
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Killing Abel
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The stories of Christianity have been passed down through countless generations. Most people have heard of Adam and Eve and how they were banned from the Garden of Eden to start the human race. If you are interested in reading religious stories with a novella-like feel, Michael Tieman's Killing Abel might just be your perfect next read!
Killing Abel tells the stories of the origins behind Christianity and the Bible. It follows the lives of Adam, Eve, and the earliest descendants of God. The novel goes into depth, explaining how Adam gained wisdom over time and how the relationship between his two sons, Cain and Abel, created a new bloodline with clashing perspectives and led to the foundation of the justice system.
I enjoyed this book a lot more than I thought I would. Although I am not a Christian, I can recall many times when I sat in a church and felt like everything stated was blending together due to a sense of repetitiveness. However, Tieman’s storytelling abilities ensured that I never got bored. When I was reading the novel, I was always very intrigued by the adventures of all the characters and found myself constantly wanting to know more. I felt as if I was reading a lighthearted story filled with love and reading this book made me develop a deeper appreciation for God and His earliest followers.
The only thing I disliked about the book was its formatting. There were a couple of sections in the book where I would be reading about one individual and the narrative would suddenly shift to someone else with zero indicators mentioning when this change occurred. These shifts occasionally made me confused, but it wasn’t a big enough deal for me to lower my rating.
I would rate this book a 4 out of 4. The book managed to be entertaining, while also simultaneously educating me on God and His earliest followers. I enjoyed the dialogue and I loved hearing the private thoughts of all the characters in each scene. Although there were a few grammatical errors, they didn’t hinder my enjoyment of the book.
I would recommend Killing Abel to people who follow Christianity and find comfort in reading about God and how He guided Adam to help build the foundations of modern-day society. I would also recommend this book to struggling Christians that need help cementing their faith. This book made me develop an appreciation for God and I believe that it can serve as an excellent reminder as to why His followers chose Him as a leader.
******
Killing Abel
View: on Bookshelves |
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