tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7183267989760217643.post7075577295864582854..comments2023-07-29T05:07:11.159-07:00Comments on Wayfarer's Journal Blog: Review of Tuck by Stephen Lawhead - The ProcessTerri mainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05084883478386476891noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7183267989760217643.post-64377951286353517202009-05-20T20:22:17.796-07:002009-05-20T20:22:17.796-07:00I would not have bought it. I have no problem with...I would not have bought it. I have no problem with violence in stories. Even violent heroes have their place, but for a servant of God to be praying for the deaths of others being the headline on the back of a "Christian" novel honestly turned my stomach. <br /><br />Unfortunately, for much of the story that was a recurring theme that disturbed me greatly. There is no doubt this is a well written novel, but being glib about the death of others. Indeed of other Christians was troubling. I couldn't help but make personal comparisons with Frank's Underground stories where the Agape principle dictated nonlethal methods of prosecuting the war against the One State. <br /><br />Admittedly 11th and 12th century England did not have Mindware, Taser gloves and tranq pistols, but there were nets, pits, traps, trip cords, ropes and other means at hand. They aren't as easy to use or as satisfying to an unregenerate nature seeking to do damage and cause pain to one's enemies, but they would be more Christian. <br /><br />I was pleased that in the end Christian character did shine forth. Again being careful not to give away what I found to be an extremely satisfying ending even if it did come out of left field. <br /><br />TerriTerri mainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084883478386476891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7183267989760217643.post-49589314460421737142009-05-19T07:44:00.000-07:002009-05-19T07:44:00.000-07:00I like how you showed your thinking around the cov...I like how you showed your thinking around the cover of Lawhead's novel. It is part of the process consumers go through when looking to buy a new book.<br /><br />The back cover text or teaser is a critical tool for selling books. If a consumer gets bad vibes from the text then they are unlikely to purchase the book.<br /><br />I wonder if you would have purchased the book in a store based upon both the front and back cover material?<br /><br />As well, it will be interesting to hear your opinion on the cover text once you've finished reading the book. Was it representative of the story? Was the author/ publisher looking to attract a specific audience and therefore showcased specific components of the story? Could they have done a better job with the text?<br /><br />ccynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15514785429568086047noreply@blogger.com