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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “This is a fantastic continuation of McGowan's trilogy! In this book Maureen and her friends go hunting for the gospel supposedly written by Jesus. The central figure in this book is a 11th century countess named Matilda who had the book and protected it. I love Mc Gowan's writing and how she...” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “If McGowan had dropped the lame present day storyline and focused entirely on the "story within a story" Matilda plot, the novel might have been much more compelling. |
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“It was very interesting and really raised women to the recognition they deserve in biblical history.”
Sue B wrote this review Tuesday, December 1 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Its a good book but a long read.”
tara r wrote this review Thursday, November 5 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This is a complicated and controversial book. The book has a lot of history, which is great. But the main focus of the book is the story of Jesus of Nazareth, his wife Mary Magdalene, and their teachings of the Way of Love. The author presents the idea that Jesus wrote The Book of Love, explaining that love and forgiveness should be the main focus of the faithful. A present day author is searching for The Book of Love, using historical documents and visions given by Jesus himself to track down it's whereabouts.
Patti B wrote this review Saturday, October 17 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
So much historical and religious detail is used to try and mesh the story together that it bogs the story down in places. I almost gave it up once or twice. But stick it out to the end, there are some surprises there. ”
“This series changed my outlook on religion, spirituality, and Christianity. Wow.”
Amanda L wrote this review Thursday, October 8 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“While some of this I didn't agree with from a Christian point of view, it still really make me think and also had some really good ideas in it!”
Kate B wrote this review Sunday, September 13 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“loved it...amazing insights...makes one stop and think”
Kim wrote this review Saturday, August 22 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“An amazing sequel to the Expected One! Truly a fantastic book. Astounding and wonderful revelations about the amazing Jesus and His life. Makes me want to be a better person. :)”
Snape Fan wrote this review Thursday, July 30 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Didn't like it as much as the first book.”
Charline A wrote this review Monday, July 27 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Definitely intriguing, a good story--at times I couldn't put it down! A little on the formulaic side, meaning that the pattern of the storyline (back and forth between Maria of Tuscany and present day) seemed slightly stilted. Both Book of Love and Expected One are a little on the hokey side--and too much like Da Vinci Code. Peter mostly seemed like an extraneous character in both books. Still, no denying it's a good read. ”
Grace H wrote this review Sunday, July 19 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No1 of 1 members found this review helpful“If McGowan had dropped the lame present day storyline and focused entirely on the "story within a story" Matilda plot, the novel might have been much more compelling.
Alan S wrote this review Sunday, July 12 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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