Customer Reviews

The Elevator (Steeple Hill Women's Fiction #46)

5 star:		(12)
4 star:		(8)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

WOW!! I have been greatly anticipating this book since I finished "Uncharted" last summer and it was very much worth the wait. I could not put the book down and finished it in 2 days (maybe not too incredible for other readers who finish books quickly...but it is for me!!) Probably not as much spiritual content in this book as with Angela's other books. But still a VERY GOOD read!!! Christian fiction can be very predictable. One of the many reasons I enjoy Angela's writing is that she is purposefully unpredictable. She is one of the few Christian authors whom I absolutely enjoy reading. Francine Rivers is another "unpredictable" Christian fiction author. These women get a 5-star rating from me every time.

While I don't often read Christian stories - too good girl for me - this book was outstanding with great plots and a surprise but not preaching ending.

This was a page turner! I didn't care that much for the present tense storytelling, but I got used to it and the story was well worth it. I ended up staying up waaaaaaay too late so I could find out what happens. Don't miss it.

THE ELEVATOR is just as unpredictable as the hurricane bearing down on the three women caught in the elevator. As I got to know the three women, I was sucked into their lives and their emotions that ran the gamut from joy, desperation and murderous intent. This is the kind of read I like where the pages sticks to my fingers and I can't put the book down!
Well done, Angela!

I hadn't read many of Angela Hunt's books and bought this one on faith that it might be good. Boy, was I suprised. This book had me from the first chapter and I stayed glued to it till the end. I've since passed this book to all my friends. What a great read. Lyn F.

I'm an avid reader and picked up this book on a whim...what a great read!! She brought the characters to life. You felt the emotions that the characters were going through. I would recommend this book to anyone. I just brought her book "The Face" and so far it is just as good and better.

Angela Hunt has some real talent in this and the Fairlawn series. She can grab the reader's interest without letting up. She brings the characters to life without sleep-inducing detail.

Because this story takes off from page 1 and doesn't slow down, schedule your time so you don't have to put it aside.

Three women from different backgrounds get stuck in an elevator of a high rise building during an approaching hurricane. One has a lover and wants a commitment from him. She was on her way to his office to present to him an ultimatum. Another has a husband who is cheating on her. She was on her way to his office offering no ultimatum The third woman had been on her way up to retrieve an item that she had left behind. Since they have a long wait for Eddie, the elevator repair man to show up, they slowly open up to one another, telling bits and pieces about their lives and loves. You can guess ahead of time what will emerge from these conversations but the way it comes about and the results are worth the read. You can empathize with each of these characters as their pain is brought out.

And then there's Eddie...

Great book!! I almost felt as if I was in the story myself! It was an excellent price, in great shape, and promptly shipped. If you want an exciting read, this is it!!

Well, my title says it all, I suppose. Everyone else has summarized the book.

My only reason for dropping a star is due the suddenness of the flashbacks and switching of views. It wasn't horrible or anything; I am just not fond of the style of jumping around without 'showing' what you are doing or warning the reader at least a little.

Other than that, it was a great read!

this book keeps your attention. it will make you think about whats really important in life.