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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “Grant Borrows has fallen into the depths of the earth. Out of the darkness climbs the unstoppable evil known as Oblivion to take his place. Oblivion has one goal: to destroy the Earth and bring torment and death to all humanity. However, a small remnant remains that refuses to give up. Armed with...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Pretty good ending to the series. Definitely wanted to finish it to see where he was going to take the story. Seemed to be trying to fight being standard Christian fiction which was good, but fell into some traps. Jerusalem was considered key and important for no particular reason except that most of the audience would accept it without question. So good but could have been better.”
mak52 wrote this review Wednesday, July 29 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“First, I loved the writing style. The story was fast paced and kept me on the edge of my seat. The characters were well developed. I enjoyed the plot and would highly recommend the series.
ryssmiles, sojourner wrote this review Monday, January 19 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
The action was forefront of the book but the motivations were cleverly woven into the story. The thing that I was disappointed with was where the theology ended. There were numerous references to the Old Testament: Cain and Abel, Noah, Jacob wrestling with the Angel of the Lord and the Angel of Death from Exodus. It seemed a very Old Testament only theology.
The discussion on free will was sound, but just stopped too soon. As Romans tells us we are all sinners and there is not even one who seeks God. We do not use our free will to seek God. The author also clearly showed how even our motivation to do good is grounded in selfish motives, for fame, money, power, appreciation, acceptance or even to gain love. The disappointing factor for me is that it was not once referred to that Messiah came and died to break those bonds that keep us enslaved to sin and set us free to choose righteousness, because of the transforming power of Christ in us. In fact, I thought the ending showed a very non-Christian, humanistic view. Mankind makes a sacrifice and love triumphs. The ending just wasn't enough for me.
Still, it was a well written, suspenseful read.
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“Merciless continues in its relentless pace in the final instalment of this excellent trilogy. The plot thickens again, twists and turns abound. We finally get answers to the questions raised in the 3 instalments, especially the first book, Relentless where it all began. From these answers, it amazes me how deep the imagination Parrish has to expand and develop a minor account in Genesis chapter 4 to become a major part of the background to this trilogy.
Peter wrote this review Tuesday, November 25 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Parrish does not disappoint in any aspect of this story. The plot has enough twists and turns to keep you totally absorbed into the world he has created. His characters are real, they become real to you as if you know them.
I was impressed how he tied up the loose ends. I was hoping after this relentless pace through all the books that I not be left hanging after the finish, with questions still unanswered and the plot threads dangling. Parrish has tied up all these very well and you can leave this trilogy feeling satisfied and content.
For a first time novelist, Parrish shows all the characteristics being an experienced author. He can only get better so I look forward to future fiction from him.
This instalment highly recommended. This trilogy is highly recommended. A must read.
”1 of 1 members found this review helpful“Grant Borrows has fallen into the depths of the earth. Out of the darkness climbs the unstoppable evil known as Oblivion to take his place. Oblivion has one goal: to destroy the Earth and bring torment and death to all humanity. However, a small remnant remains that refuses to give up. Armed with nothing more than hope they set off on one final mission to stop Oblivion and save the world from his destruction.
jachism wrote this review Monday, July 28 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
When I come to the end of a trilogy or a series it is always with some trepidation. Too often even the greatest writers don't know how to end the incredible sagas they have begun. Storylines are left dangling, we get no sense of closure, or alas they have to leave it wide open just in case they want to revisit the story later. All of these writers should pick up a copy of Merciless to see how it's done.
With the Dominion Trilogy, Parrish has proven not only to be a top notch writer, but a writer who knows how to tell a story. Each installment of this trilogy is simply incredible, and Merciless is everything you want in a finale. I was quite surprised that Parrish manages to answer all of our questions (and there are a lot of questions), and every storyline is tied up giving us the perfect amount of closure. The action and intensity never let up from the beginning and there are delightful surprises around every corner.
Strong spiritual themes abound in this installment and I was completely awed by the messages of hope, sacrifice, and redemption that are so beautifully displayed within these pages. Days after reading the last lines I still get chills from the final scenes with the characters that have become so dear to me.
I can't recommend this trilogy enough to anyone who loves quality storytelling at the highest level. I would encourage everyone to start at the beginning to really get the full experience of this amazing story. Robin Parrish has stormed his way to the top of my Must-Read List and he deserves to be at the top of yours as well.”
“I started reading this morning and didn't do much of anything else but read this book. I finished it this evening.
CherylWriter wrote this review Monday, July 7 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
I'm not going to say much, because I'm afraid I'd say too much and spoil the unexpected plot twists and turns that kept me reading most of the day. :-). Suffice it to say, "Merciless" ratchets up the pace and tension set in "Relentless" and "Fearless." The storytelling in "Merciless" also takes on a new format throughout the book, giving the reader a unique vantage point throughout the story. Very cool.
My only wish for the book--a list of characters and their particular power to refresh my memory. :-). With months between books, it's easy to forget and harder to remember the characters and the particular roles they inhabit.
The cover is also very, very cool.
A satisfying ending to the series. :-)”
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