

Series: The Circle Series (Book 3)
Paperback: 400 pages
Publisher: Thomas Nelson; 2 Anv edition (July 26, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1595547320
ISBN-13: 978-1595547323
Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 1 x 8.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (151 customer reviews)
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This is the third book in a series, so if you are reading this and are unfamiliar with the series, the first recommendation is to start at the first book titled: Black.This three part story is quite unusual, even for the genre it represents, which can best be described as a science fiction/fantasy/suspense allegory of the Christian faith. As such, the imagery and way in which the story unfolds is quite powerful, and often shocking.I am glad I waited several weeks after reading this book to write the review as I have found that images have stuck with me, and become clearer as time passes. This in itself is high praise for a novel, as many are discarded mentally as soon as they are finished.In this final chapter of the saga we find the lead character still switching back and forth from two different worlds through the gateway in his dreams. On modern day earth a terrorist has unleashed a biological weapon that has infected most of the world's population, and has the anti-dote in exchange for the nuclear power of the world's nations. In the alternate world, Hunter, is still leading a small band in an attempt from being slaughtered by the enemy. Without giving away too much, he finds himself with a most unusual and conflicting situation: he has fallen for the daughter of his enemy. The entire enemy is diseased, and has an actually quite revoltingly described skin condition, and this daughter is no different, so he must look past this and try and rescue her before he himself and his small group are wiped out.Sound strange? You bet. There is nothing remotely normal about this story or the depictions and events. It sends emotionally conflicting messages continuously. This is why it works so well as an allegory.
White by Ted Dekker is the 3rd and final installment of the Circle Trilogy. It continues with Thomas Hunter seeking away to save this Earth from the Raison Strain. The beauty of this book comes from the other Earth. While this Earth is quickly falling into disarray from the disease, Thomas of Hunter is involved with the Great Pursuit of Elyon. That is drawing the Horde into the Circle, to become Elyon's Bride. Will he have to give his life in that Pursuit, just as Elyon Himself had to do? Our will he survive?How does our Earth fare in the end from the Raison Strain? Is there any hope for an anti-virus? At what cost to the nations? What would be the ultimate cost in this battle against time and a madman, set on destroying all?In this book, Ted Dekker weaves a tale of great sacrifice, a sacrifice for love. Thomas meets a young woman by the name of Chelise, the daughter of General Qurong of the Horde. This woman captures his heart, which should not happen between those of the Circle and the Horde. She is one that has forsaken the Great Romance of Elyon and believed a lie. Yet, Thomas is taken by her.He does everything within his power to woo her, to cause her to see that she is loved by Elyon. Will he succeed? The cost of rescuing the General's daughter is his life, and if she follows after him, it will cost her life as well.Dive Deep, and Live!Again, this is a masterfully written book. In it we see a great example of 2nd Corinthians 5:11-19. It beautifully shows the ministry that we as Christians have been given, the ministry of reconciliation. We were reconciled to God by Christ Jesus, and we have been called to reconcile man to Christ. The Great Pursuit of Elyon is all about this.
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