Even in her romances, Rivers (Redeeming Love, LJ 11/1/97) tackles some difficult issues, so this story of a family and a community in turmoil is different from her other books only in that it lacks a love interest. Ten-year-old Cadi's grief over her beloved grandmother‘the only person who seemed to love her unconditionally‘is compounded by a previous family tragedy for which she believes her family blames her. While at her grandmother's grave, Cadi sees the "sin eater," a human who absolves the residents of the tiny Smoky Mountain community of their sins. Somehow Cadi, touchingly portrayed by Rivers, comes to realize that the sin eater is false and learns of Jesus, and her conversion to Christianity leads to a reconciliation with her family. Rivers delivers both a powerful message about Christian beliefs and the need for forgiveness of sins and an evocative portrayal of life in the 1850s. Highly recommended.
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Another captivating story from Francine Rivers. As I have found with all of her novels, it is extremely well written, the characters are developed so well that you gain a connection with them as you progress through the story, in a sense you start to live it with them. Not only is it entertaining, it is a book that makes you think: about God, youself, others and of course, about sin. This is a book that will do the rounds with family and friends, you may never see it again.
I have not read this book, but have seen the movie based on the book.Apparently it follows closely. I enjoyed it, although i felt the story dragged on a bit too long. It is amazing what people will do to absolve their sin. I understand the main character's desperation to find peace with God, and warmed to the other characters surrounding the story. It is a rather harsh story, and many will not like it, but there is a good message - that we all need to find forgiveness for our sins, and that can only come from God. I hope it touches many people.
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