Saint [Import] [Print on Demand (Paperback)]

Ted Dekker (Author)

Product Details

• Print on Demand (Paperback): 400 pages
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson (February 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1595542280
• ISBN-13: 978-1595542281
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (105 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,627,382 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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26 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars great build-up, bad climax, October 31, 2006

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Ulysses Castillo "ulyssescastillo" (Eudora, KS United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Saint (Paradise Series, Book 2) (The Books of History Chronicles) (Hardcover)

The beginning and middle of the book is very engaging. From the very beginning I was hooked. Many times I stayed up later than I planned so that I could read one more page. Alas, towards the end, it all fell apart. There is a whole lot schmaltzy "it's all about love" crap towards the end that is just horribly written (did someone else take up the pen?), and the actual last page left me thinking, "huh? that's the end??" It's as if Dekker either didn't plan the ending well, or ran out of time, or his editor butchered it, or he just couldn't find a better idea. If it weren't for the last 20 pages or so, I'd have given the book 5 stars.

Although it makes references to previous books that I haven't read, it isn't necessary to have read them to enjoy this one. But, it still makes me want to go back and find those other books.

21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 4 1/2 Stars...With Ridiculous Ease, November 19, 2006

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Eric Wilson "novelist" (Nashville, TN United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Saint (Paradise Series, Book 2) (The Books of History Chronicles) (Hardcover)

Dekker, in his trademark fashion, brings us another high-concept story set against a backdrop of spiritual questions. This time, the central theme is identity: Who are we? Why are we here? How do we discover and embrace our gifts?

Before you think this is a thriller bogged down by overwrought philosophy (a mistake you wouldn't make if you've read Dekker's previous books), let me assure you that this book starts with a race against time and ends with a rockin' climax. Carl discovers he is one of the world's finest assassins, yet wonders what has brought him to this place. He gets hints along the way of something not quite right--mysteries of his past, and doubts about his future. The story leads Carl through a stripping of his identity to understand that which he has truly been called to do.

As usual, Dekker paces his books with the ridiculous ease of a child prodigy at a chessboard. He moves his characters here, then there, for and against each other, never letting things idle too long in one place. Not that I'd mind a little more time with the characters. Dekker's books, though, are geared toward universal truths and plights common to everyone; in essence his characters and settings reflect a broad appeal that is no doubt a part of his success. While "Saint" is a standalone story, it grows from the foundations of his earlier book "Showdown," and seems poised to move right into his next, "Skin." With some obvious nods here to Stephen King's Dark Tower series, Dekker continues to create his own world within a world, one that is instantly recognizable and distinctly its own.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent but not on its own, October 9, 2006

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J. Brewer "Pastor J" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Saint (Paradise Series, Book 2) (The Books of History Chronicles) (Hardcover)

I won't bother summarizing the novel as I'm sure the other reviews have done that. Saint is an amazing, fast paced adventure novel that is James Bond and faith with twists of mystery/suspense/romance/revenge. A real thriller in every sense of the word. The book is near impossible to put down and will leave wishing for more and praying that the movie is soon to follow.

Having said this, I would caution you. If you are new to Ted Dekker, You may not want to start with "Saint". There are many allusions to previous works of Mr. Dekker, elements of the plot that are difficult to understand or less powerful if you have not read those works (specifically "Showdown" or the "Circle Trilogy"). At first I thought this to be cheap advertising of previous books but the further i got into the story I realized that there is a creative genious that is tying all of these stories together through truths and characters found there-in. Ted Dekker proves himself once again to be a phenomenal writer in "Saint" but it is a book that is most greatly appreciated if you have read previous works.

Don't sit around. Go buy them. REad them, devour them, love them! You will be hooked.