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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “Talk about a clash of cultures! A historical novel about sacrifice filled with doom. Asks one of those unanswerables: Why is God silent in the face of so much suffering?” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“It's amazing to see how a Japanese can write about persecuted Christians and even from a priest's perspective. I was a little disappointed by the outcome, but I guess it's realistic and more authentic that way, even though it's heartbreaking. This is one of the best Japanese novels I've read so far.”
Irina C wrote this review Friday, April 13, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I liked the simplistic style and found the religious zealotary convincing but found it difficult to empathise with the main protagonist. We are in an age where it's considered unacceptable to inflict your religious views on others (AKA spreading the word in other eras). Despite the obvious cruelty of the Japanese I had some sympathy with their impatience. ”
Kerry May Hullett wrote this review Wednesday, January 11, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Interesting, but religious novels do not appeal to me.”
Madelaine Whalen wrote this review Friday, December 9, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“If ever there was a Christian novel that caused you to question your own understandings, and then gave you comfort for seeking out the answers, this is it. An incredibly moving story that I will keep in my library, always.”
Ashley S. Harmon wrote this review Monday, November 21, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“moving spiritual work. ”
Branwell's Books wrote this review Wednesday, September 7, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die Shelf wrote this review Saturday, July 2, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
This book is a wonderful subject, about the Jesuit missionaries secretly coming to Japan in the 17th century. But I was somewhat surprised to find I did not enjoy this as much as I thought I would, maybe because I knew the ending well in advance, and I did not want the ending to be what it was.”“http://when-god-and-i-are-dancing.blogspot.com/search/label/Food”
Harmeilia wrote this review Thursday, June 2, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“one of the hardest yet most thought-provoking books i have ever read. excellent. ”
Kylie Tyndall wrote this review Sunday, May 8, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Absolutely perfect.”
n.n.kiefer wrote this review Tuesday, April 19, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
