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Awaiting Grace: A Novel

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I picked up this book, attracted by the title and the cover, and couldn't stop reading. It's an interesting combination of clever satire and compassionate spiritual insight. I loved the characters, especially Sheila and the "downtrodden" Kiri; I laughed out loud at a few spots and got teary-eyed at others. The spiritual side of the book is by no means sentimental -- it offers a picture of a God who works in ways that are not only mysterious but sometimes exactly the opposite of what we'd expect.

I chose this book for superficial reasons- appealing cover and title. I very much enjoyed the the story and found the characters convincing and engaging. God as narrator seemed like a fun and interesting device. Maybe it is not deep theology but the chain of events seemed consistent with my experience of the way God works in human life.

This book had an interesting premise, but it left me cold and uninspired. While the narration "by God" had promise, in the end, the book lacked depth and insight. I was disappointed.

This was a truely amazing book. The characters each have a journey to take, from finding their soul to finding their heart. Somehow they all get intertwined in an amusing and moving way. Thomas writes with such a strong voice - in this case God - that I found myself totally absorbed. This is an intellectual book that is light in style - a perfect combination! The ending is a literary work of art. I came away with an overwhelming feeling of happiness.