Redefining the Christian Novel
by JoeBoy48
October 02, 2009:
"When I was given a copy of Desire by C. A. Dilworth to read and review, I thought that was a difficult task. It is a first novel by him and no one wants to discourage a writer's first attempt. However, the easier task is to write a review; the harder is to complete a novel. To give your novel to another is like taking a friend to your child's piano recital; you may be the only one who enjoyed it."
"Desire is a Christian novel, but not in the sense of those with moralistic predictability. It attempts to plunge into the grit of the human soul. None of the central characters are Sunday morning clean at the beginning nor at the end. The language of the characters at times hits you with realism rather then euphemistic renderings of others of the genre. In some respects this is refreshing. Christians struggle and many struggle deeply. Desire allows you the opportunity to take part in the struggle of the human heart. The characters chose separation over reconciliation when dealing with teen pregnancy, adultery, and betrayal. It is what we fallen humans do every day, taking the smooth path. C.A. Dilworth shows the consequences of this action. And yes, there can be reconciliation."
"The novel is not without flaws. However, I would not discourage him from a second novel. I also would not discourage those from reading a first novel that shows an honest Christian world view."
by JoeBoy48
October 02, 2009:
"When I was given a copy of Desire by C. A. Dilworth to read and review, I thought that was a difficult task. It is a first novel by him and no one wants to discourage a writer's first attempt. However, the easier task is to write a review; the harder is to complete a novel. To give your novel to another is like taking a friend to your child's piano recital; you may be the only one who enjoyed it."
"Desire is a Christian novel, but not in the sense of those with moralistic predictability. It attempts to plunge into the grit of the human soul. None of the central characters are Sunday morning clean at the beginning nor at the end. The language of the characters at times hits you with realism rather then euphemistic renderings of others of the genre. In some respects this is refreshing. Christians struggle and many struggle deeply. Desire allows you the opportunity to take part in the struggle of the human heart. The characters chose separation over reconciliation when dealing with teen pregnancy, adultery, and betrayal. It is what we fallen humans do every day, taking the smooth path. C.A. Dilworth shows the consequences of this action. And yes, there can be reconciliation."
"The novel is not without flaws. However, I would not discourage him from a second novel. I also would not discourage those from reading a first novel that shows an honest Christian world view."
"Given in to growing up."
Beautifully written, exposing the innocence of a new author's approach on the touching introspection
by LorraineKK
August 17, 2009:
"I finished reading "Desire" today...absolutely beautiful! I laughed, I cried, my heart was touched by synchronous moments that were similar to what I've personally thought or experienced. We have all been moved by a woven thread of events evident in each of our lives. This novel exposes such threads unraveling in a couple's life as they try to remember why they were clothed together in the first place. What drew them apart...ego, desire?"
"I was specifically impressed the author did not choose a sterile, categorically, phariseutically correct version of what is held within the human spirit encountering it's ego's desires against the movement of God! The author incorporated the honesty of emotions and thoughts which paradoxically exist! He chose moments to speak intimately to the reader of personal thoughts respecting the values God has created within and without a woman which a man responds to. I loved it and thank the author from my heart for this novel's quality."
by LorraineKK
August 17, 2009:
"I finished reading "Desire" today...absolutely beautiful! I laughed, I cried, my heart was touched by synchronous moments that were similar to what I've personally thought or experienced. We have all been moved by a woven thread of events evident in each of our lives. This novel exposes such threads unraveling in a couple's life as they try to remember why they were clothed together in the first place. What drew them apart...ego, desire?"
"I was specifically impressed the author did not choose a sterile, categorically, phariseutically correct version of what is held within the human spirit encountering it's ego's desires against the movement of God! The author incorporated the honesty of emotions and thoughts which paradoxically exist! He chose moments to speak intimately to the reader of personal thoughts respecting the values God has created within and without a woman which a man responds to. I loved it and thank the author from my heart for this novel's quality."
"Your story will be told, by someone, somewhere, in some age. Behind you trails a shimmering strand that weaves among the people in your life, and binds your story to theirs." (Andrew Peterson)
