My review...
Most of the Biblical fiction I’ve read is from Mesu Andrews,
Jill Eileen Smith, or Tessa Afshar. I’ve enjoyed those books, so I was
interested in checking this one out.
Carr gives the reader a glimpse into the world of the wise
men (known to many from the Nativity story). The author goes further than what
many are familiar with, as he shows what happened before Jesus was born, all
the way back to Daniel.
It was a bit harder for me to stay engaged with this book,
as there were a number of lulls in the story, as well as quite a bit of
predictability, so there wasn’t that “pull” to keep reading. Carr’s writing is
solid, and the characters and setting are nicely developed. However, the book didn’t
hook me as much as some other Biblical stories have done. That said, if you’re
looking for a Biblical story to read this holiday season, this is one to consider.
Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy, but I wasn’t
required to leave a positive review.
