El Rio
by:
Michael Neale (author)
Michael Neale,Paperback, Spanish-language edition,Pub by Grupo Nelson
Michael Neale,Paperback, Spanish-language edition,Pub by Grupo Nelson
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9781602559257 (1602559252)
Publish date: September 18th 2012
Publisher: Grupo Nelson
Pages no: 336
Edition language: Spanish
I didn't realize until after I requested the book that this is a novel that is considered religious fiction; the summary gave me no such clue. I guess I wasn't thrilled when I read that, because while religions all fascinate me, "Religious Fiction" tends to mean a books that "Shove Christianity Dow...
The opening scene of this book is completely heartbreaking - we see what young Gabriel sees at the tender age of 5. The next few chapters we see Gabriel as a broken child, trying to grow up but burdened by the tragedy he suffered. I just wanted to reach through the pages and hug this young boy, sinc...
I thought this book was like many books about, loss, love, hope, and discovery. However, when I read about Gabriel's own struggles and discoveries in his life I felt my heart go out to him. I felt bad for the losses he lived through, how horrible it would be to witness the death of your own father. ...
I have been mulling over how to review The River by Michael Neale. Let me first say, I am not a huge reader of inspirational or life transforming books. I am more likely to read a book that highlights the underbelly of society. I glazed over the synopsis for this book and it sounded interesting, lik...
12 years ago
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