Well-written and thought-provoking!
583807
Beautifully written.  Very dark, brings up interesting theories about life, death, why we are here. As with Tartt's first book, the ending is not satisfactory for such a great book.
1001904
I'm not a big reader of fiction, but this book held my interest from beginning to end. It's interesting how a book that has such an older times feel can relate to the development of people today. I found myself constantly stopping and pondering the meaning of things I had just read. It's a real thought-provoking book. Excellent read.
4215347
Well written and thought provoking, with proof-in-the-pudding experiments make this an excellent read! Bless my daughter for introducing it to me :0)
3228339
Written about a topic that is wonderfully and thoughtfully explored.  5 stars!
2977041
This book is very thoughtful, well-written, and engaging. It asks questions that are not easily answered and provokes thoughtful introspection in its readers. Highly recommended.
3109774
I just heard about this book being released! I look forward to reading it!  It's extremely thought provoking! It's obvious the author has a passion for God and Science as it comes through in the choices he made for cover and title of the book...Well done!
3891151
This is a book about God! and you can't deal with it the same as a  novel!  Excellent and thought-provoking writing.
2739060
I could really identify with some of the things in this book, and other things made me stop and evaluate myself in light of my mother's possible perspective on my actions and attitudes. I highly recommend this book! The meandering nature of the prose is a very interesting exploration of how a person thinks while driving alone on a highway for hours. :) I can't say that I'm a huge fan of social realism (a.k.a. constant criticism and complaints/observations on everything), but it's good to live an examined life, and Mattie certainly does. Definitely a thought-provoking journey that is worth taking!
2073687
This book is wonderfully written and has a very unique take on religious matters. I love how it is incredibly thought provoking and great in the sense that it is educational yet interesting to read! I highly recommend this to anyone as I myself thoroughly enjoyed it.
863307
I really enjoyed this book.  At the surface, it is a fun story about a young man's journey of discovery.  On a much deeper level, I found myself pondering my own life choices and examining my views of our very existence.  Thank you, Dr. Clabough, for a truly thought-provoking tale.
4656600
This book was thought provoking, very well written, and hard to put down!  It should be read by Americans in this challenging age given our fear of the unknown, and our fear of Islamic beliefs.
1412310
I love the imagery of the adventures and experiences contributed to writing this beautiful and thought-provoking because book! A must read!
2619091
I loved this book! It was thoughtfully written with characters that came alive. It was entertaining, as well as thought-provoking. I look forward to the next two books to see if Beth and Conner find their way back to each other and move forward to a lifetime of love and happiness in their life journey. I believe in Fate!
1059305
The concepts and ideas contained in this novel were very compelling to say the least!  I thoroughly enjoyed the style of writing and the level of explicit character development present.  Rand's realization of each important character (a unique manifestation of some abstract ideal) was brilliant.  The book is extremely well written and thought provoking.  If you despise compromise this book will reach you with certain intensity.
If allowed one criticism it would be Rand's overuse of some obsolete slang (e.g. bromide).
345785
A wonderfully  written , thought-provoking book. I was unable to put it  down until the end.  I think it would appeal to all types of readers.
3558381
This book will challenge your ideas about the role of the church in your city and in the world! Written in a relaxed and conversational manner, 'The City Gate' is full of John Alley's personal stories and experiences. Both entertaining and interesting, I recommend this highly thought-provoking, yet, easy-to-read book for both young and mature readers.
4008106
This book is wonderful! It's very thought provoking and moving. It was also a mystery! There are twists and turns that keep you wondering what's next. I also love how the author incorporates challenges that many women face in their daily lives. She also shows how those challenges can be tackled. I definitely recommend the book!