I was given a copy of this novel by my sister and am most grateful to her for receiving it. Anne Rice is a most outstanding author, the book is fantastic. She gets one actively involved and makes one feel that they are right there experiencing the same things right along with the characters and really draws one in, to the point that you are totaly immersed with all surroundings and what is happening. The amount of historical background research that has gone into the preparation to the writing of this great novel far surpassed anything I expected. I most highly recomend this novel for it will give all an entirely new way to critically look at the young life of Christ, epically by showing in detail what all the characters have gone through and cannot but help to stimulate ones brain to thinking much more crictcaly of the time and events that actually took place. One senses get heightened to the point that you seek, feel, and hear the emotions of the characters and the physical surroundings and come to feel you are actually living the experience right along with the characters in the novel. I most highly recomend this novel to all who have a desire to learn more about the human boy, Jesus the Christ and what it must have been like for him to grow up in such a close and very large family unit where there was so much love & respect shown for each other. Thank You Anne Rice for writing such a thought provoking,prayerful and beautiful novel. I am hoping that there will be a sequel to it. Sincerely, Jim Logan, Cedarburg, WI - A New devoted reader.Read full review
I love love these books! Anne Rice is my favorite writer and with the exquisite detail in which she writes, you are entered into the story as if you are witnessing the entire story. You feel as if you are the trusted friend of Jesus and his family and you are transported to that time and are experiencing everything the characters are. Anne Rice creates a world in this story which provides easy understanding of the time and what it is like living under the Roman Empire. The author creates easy understanding of the traditions, hierarchy, and the role of the Jews as well as the Priests and the different rulers and who they take orders from.The most amazing thing is that Anne Rice sets an understanding of the barbarity of the time and actually allows you to feel how torn Pilot is with his empathy and his understanding of Jesus and the weight Pilot carries of what to do about the whole situation. Great books and the beautific writing that Anne Rice gifts to us is sure to cause you to read this over and over again!Read full review
Anne Rice is a wonderful writer, who lost her faith in college, wrote many books about vampires, and found her faith again following the death of her husband of many years. Since then she is devoting her life to novels, imaginings if you will, about the early hidden life of Jesus. The first installment: "Out of Egypt" is told from the perspective of Jesus recalling when he was seven years old with his family in Alexandria and just beginning to understand. The first line of the novel: "I was seven. What do you know when you are seven?" The story follows the family's return journey to Nazareth in Galilee after Joseph's dream that King Herod is dead and it is safe to return home. It is an amazing story. In an author's note following the story Rice outlines he personal journey and her meticulous research into the history of the Holy Land in the 1st century. I loved this book. For people of faith, I believe this story will bring you to deeper understanding of the humanity of Jesus for it is truly the story of a little boy. For unbelievers, it might just make you think. Anne Rice recently published her second installment: The Road to Cana. Equally wonderful.Read full review
Anne Rice is one of today's most talented writers. Whether or not you like the subject matter of a specific book, you will be awed by her incredibly brilliant story-telling ability. Reading something she has written is pure joy - not just for the story but for the absolutely flawless artistry of her writing. This particular novel happens to be a fascinating story about a subject that is extremely compelling. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves to read, and anyone who is interested in learning more about the time of Christ. It is realistic, intelligent, well researched and altogether a masterpiece. It does not preach a religion...it tells a story of how things may well have been during the boyhood of one of history's most intriguing and influential figures.
I was very disappointed by this book. I have nothing but respect for Anne Rice, but this book felt very poorly written. The story was repetitive. She kept going back & saying certain things over and over again within a short period of time. This happened with several phrases.I felt that it was done to bring the reader back & keep the event in their mind, but the repetition was oddly placed & in such a short book it was unnecessary, especially because it didn't feel like it tied into anything else later on. However - the Authors Note at the end was much MUCH better. I was surprised to read that she researched so much and came up with such a light story, but it was inspiring to read her thoughts on the subject & her words there actually affected me. I'm glad I read it - if for no other reason then to hear Anne Rice's insight on religion. For a good historical fiction on this time period I would recommend reading Mary Called Magdalene by Margaret George. ... and for a good Anne Rice book, I would recommend anything but this one.Read full review
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