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** spoiler alert ** I don't think the things I said were quite spoilers, but marked it just in case.

This wasn't quite what I thought it was going to be! I thought I'd love this, but only ended up with that "eh" *shrugs shoulders* kind of feeling.

WRITING

The writing was all right. It wasn't great and it wasn't bad. Just kind of... meh for me. Easily readible, though, so that was good.

PLOT

So I thought this was going to be some all out chaotic war between the Satanists and the Christians. Turns out there wasn't much action, just talk of terrorist attacks and what actions they were going to take through different viewpoints. There was some good action towards the end, and kind of a twist that made me interested in continuing the series. The story of how Satan/The Great Dragon came down and how he was real while the Christian God was silent was very interesting. Now looking back, I realize this book was more about faith than anything. There was no specific side to take, which I thought was cool. It made me think of what I would do in those kinds of situations. I wish it wasn't so... vague, though. Like, the moments where the characters reflected on their lives and faith were brilliant, but most of the novel was kind of meh, and I kind of got bored with it, to the point where I skimmed a bit.

CHARACTERS

Literally cared for none of them, except maybe Father DeMarco. They were just characters to move the story along. Natasha made no sense. She was a Satanist, and in the story knew that Satanic and demonic influence were real, but found it odd that her husband had Satanic visions? GTFO. Patric was boring. Like I mentioned before, parts where he stopped and thought about his faith and his life were fantastic like the scene on the train with the priest, but as a character, he had no great qualities or flaws that made him a three-dimensional character. Tourec was a little bit better. I actually kind of liked him because I could very well understand the things he did. I was there shortly a few years ago, though not as extreme as terrorism. Everyone else? Forgettable.

CONCLUSION

I liked it. It piqued my interest and I connected with it immediately. The concept of this book was fascinating. However, the characters and the writing weren't memorable (which isn't bad). I just thought those two aspects could be done better. Definitely will stay for the story though. I hope the next book is a little bit better. 3 stars.


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The Age of Apollyon Mark Carver 9781478285908 Books Reviews

There aren't words to describe this extremely unique story line. I was on the edge of my seat, biting my nails to see what would happen next. There is such a spectacular desecration of the world as Satan manifests Himself. Carver's book is probably edgy Christian fiction at it's best -- when God seems silent and not doing a thing. Satan is making Himself Prince of the World and God says nothing. For some Christians, this would be an extremely hard read, especially toward the end when Satan's true plan unfolds.

Throughout the story I was aware of the how diabolical Carver is -- the churches and holy relics we find so dear are destroyed or misused for Satanic glory. Carver's portrayal of this is brilliant which is why I jokingly say 'diabolical'. I winced at the Vatican being used in such a way. The Sistine Chapel, the wonderful churches of ancient times decimated. The images Carver used blew me away.

Of particular interest was the realism of how things were changed -- Christian terrorists who fought against Satan. What a delightful spin. Although the main character of this story, Patric, is highly intriguing and you can relate to him (yes, I say a Christian could relate to a Satanic character) I was more intrigued by the dichotomy of his brother Tourec. I think Carver did this guy wrong as I agreed with Tourec's stance even as I cringed at his methods. I kept screaming with every one else in the book, "Lord, do something!" Ah, the human heart -- only God can understand it.

All in all, a wonderful, thought-provoking, edge of your seat thriller. I've already bought the second book and can't wait to see what happens next.
Ten years after the Manifestation, the day Satan came calling in western Europe, the people of Europe and Asia have come to terms with the Church of Satan. Most of the non-believers, Christian, Jews, and Muslims, have fled for the more tolerant countries of America and Australia. There are still a few Christians left behind, called delusionals, who secretly holding church services and administering to the faithful. Patric Bourdan is not a Christian, but he doesn’t care for the Satanic faith either. He is more of the ‘if it feels good, do it’ type of mentality. Soon, he encounters visions and instructions he can’t ignore. For the first time in his life, he is required to do something for someone other than himself.
Tourec is Patric’s older half-brother and was brought up in service to the Christian Church. He takes his chosen vocation very seriously and begins a movement against the Church of Satan. The lines between good and evil become blurred and fade away as we follow along with the brothers in their separate quests. This is a dark tale and doesn’t give out much hope for any sort of bright future. The question remains Where is God? Great premise for an engaging story. Can’t wait to see where it leads.
** spoiler alert ** I don't think the things I said were quite spoilers, but marked it just in case.

This wasn't quite what I thought it was going to be! I thought I'd love this, but only ended up with that "eh" *shrugs shoulders* kind of feeling.

WRITING

The writing was all right. It wasn't great and it wasn't bad. Just kind of... meh for me. Easily readible, though, so that was good.

PLOT

So I thought this was going to be some all out chaotic war between the Satanists and the Christians. Turns out there wasn't much action, just talk of terrorist attacks and what actions they were going to take through different viewpoints. There was some good action towards the end, and kind of a twist that made me interested in continuing the series. The story of how Satan/The Great Dragon came down and how he was real while the Christian God was silent was very interesting. Now looking back, I realize this book was more about faith than anything. There was no specific side to take, which I thought was cool. It made me think of what I would do in those kinds of situations. I wish it wasn't so... vague, though. Like, the moments where the characters reflected on their lives and faith were brilliant, but most of the novel was kind of meh, and I kind of got bored with it, to the point where I skimmed a bit.

CHARACTERS

Literally cared for none of them, except maybe Father DeMarco. They were just characters to move the story along. Natasha made no sense. She was a Satanist, and in the story knew that Satanic and demonic influence were real, but found it odd that her husband had Satanic visions? GTFO. Patric was boring. Like I mentioned before, parts where he stopped and thought about his faith and his life were fantastic like the scene on the train with the priest, but as a character, he had no great qualities or flaws that made him a three-dimensional character. Tourec was a little bit better. I actually kind of liked him because I could very well understand the things he did. I was there shortly a few years ago, though not as extreme as terrorism. Everyone else? Forgettable.

CONCLUSION

I liked it. It piqued my interest and I connected with it immediately. The concept of this book was fascinating. However, the characters and the writing weren't memorable (which isn't bad). I just thought those two aspects could be done better. Definitely will stay for the story though. I hope the next book is a little bit better. 3 stars.