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Tessa Afshar

Autore di Pearl in the Sand: A Novel

14 opere 1,339 membri 125 recensioni 3 preferito

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Tessa Afshar is the award-winning author of historical fiction. Born in the Middle East, Tessa spent her teen years in England and later moved to the United States. Her conversion to Christianity in her twenties changed the course of her life. She holds a Master of Divinity from Yale, where she was mostra altro co-chair of the Evangelical Fellowship. She served in prayer and women's ministry for twenty years before becoming a full-time writer and speaker. mostra meno

Comprende il nome: Tessa Afshar

Fonte dell'immagine: Book Jacket of Land of Silence

Serie

Opere di Tessa Afshar

Pearl in the Sand: A Novel (2010) 319 copie
Harvest of Rubies (2012) 191 copie
In the Field of Grace (2014) 137 copie
Land of Silence (2016) 129 copie
Harvest of Gold (2013) 110 copie
Daughter of Rome (2020) 99 copie
Bread of Angels (2017) 98 copie
Thief of Corinth (2018) 94 copie
Jewel of the Nile (2021) 77 copie
The Hidden Prince (2022) 45 copie
The Peasant King (2023) 23 copie

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Informazioni generali

Nome canonico
Afshar, Tessa
Sesso
female
Nazionalità
USA
Luogo di nascita
Iran
Luogo di residenza
United Kingdom
United States of America
Istruzione
Yale University (MDiv)

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"Her mother’s faith, like her father’s, had been shaped in a furnace of trials. Somewhere over the years, they had learned to rely on God’s provision beyond what could be reasonably expected from hard work or mental and physical acumen. They had come to believe in God’s intervention in their lives, come to expect the miraculous when the ordinary simply proved insufficient. Jemmah had yet to learn that kind of faith."

While the bulk of this story was good, and had some interesting elements, there was particular parts of the story that dropped this rating lower for me and was a major bummer in general.

Jemmah and a male character around her age travel together (just the two of them) on a couple different quests for the empire. Jem's parents are ok with this, but this was honestly reckless of them as parents regardless of how good one's intentions are.

Then and now, it makes you look like someone with loose morals to travel overnight or longer with someone of the opposite gender.

The main thing though is a scene where a married couple is shown in their bedroom (clothed) talking and the bride is mentioned wearing ".. a white robe of some fabric so sheer it left little to the imagination."

Ok, why? Why would you want to paint that mental picture for male or female readers?
Up until this point, the story had been awesome. This scene was unnecessary, and made for an awkward and uncomfortable ending.

Thank you to Tyndale House Publishers for the complimentary e-book I recieved to review though Netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review and the thoughts above are my own.
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AstridHofferson | 5 altre recensioni | Jan 10, 2024 |
I didn't love this one nearly as much as I loved "Pearl in the Sand" and I did skim the beginning a bit since I figured out part of the plot, however, I can't wait to get my hands on a paperback copy and give a full review of this different take on Biblical fiction.

18 due to content.

I voluntarily received and reviewed a complimentary e/copy of this book which I received from the author/publisher. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
 
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abigailkayharris | 14 altre recensioni | Jan 1, 2024 |
The very fact I am rating this book five stars shocks me. You may know that I rarely enjoy/agree with Biblical fiction. I rarely read popular books. And I very rarely get on the bandwagon to read a book just because it is bigger.

But. This. Biblical. Fiction. Is. Splendid.

Yeah, it is super gritty, but not overly detailed except for a couple of war scenes.

The learning to love, forgive, and follow God all made this one very powerful story that I really just want to reread already!

Recommended: 18

I voluntarily received and reviewed a complimentary e/copy of this book which I received from the author/publisher. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
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abigailkayharris | 23 altre recensioni | Jan 1, 2024 |
Readers are taken on an exciting and unforgettable journey by this author as Jemma and her group confront honorable warriors, face the unthinkable, and save loved ones.

Asher is informed about Cyrus in the Bible by the prophet Daniel during this time. For years, Keren and Jared talked about God with Cyrus in the hopes that he might get rid of his idols. According to scripture, God set His people free via Cyrus. I enjoyed the manner in which the author wrote this tale. I had the feeling that I was traveling with them.

This story builds faith and restores hope in the God who rules all nations. This author’s writing is absorbing and pulled me in from the start. If you haven’t read this author before, make sure you put her on your TBL for 2024.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I requested and received a copy of this book by the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Nora St. Laurent
TBCN Where Book Fun Begins!
The Book Club Network blog https://psalm516.blogspot.com/
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norastlaurent | 5 altre recensioni | Dec 19, 2023 |

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Statistiche

Opere
14
Utenti
1,339
Popolarità
#19,227
Voto
½ 4.3
Recensioni
125
ISBN
91
Lingue
4
Preferito da
3

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