Book Reviews of The Awakening

Had I known this was Christian fiction I wouldn't have bought it. It would have been a mistake, as this is a lovely book. There isn't Christian content, and the religious content relates strongly to the story and isn't intrusive or overdone. Another reminder that you can't judge a book by it's cover!

This book is a little different than your normal everyday Christian fiction. It has a good message, but you have to pay attention to the details.

A parable about how God brings us out of lies and deception into a love relationship with him. I liked the supernatural parts to the book.

This book is a story with a deeper spiritual meaning. It is about Aurora, a woman struggling with agoraphobia and panic attacks. She cared for her ailing mother without leaving their Manhattan apartment for 10 years. Her mother dies and with the help of a "geekie" young man in the neighboring apartment Aurora searches for information about her famous father who she's never met.

It is a story of one's fear of realistic nightmares. Though they give her insight to things that may have taken place in the past. Through a new friendship with a neighbor, she begins a new journey in her life. A unexpected and crafty read. Definetly will keep you reading.

The ending is a complete surprise. A little slow at first but gets much better.

This is a Christian novel. It is about a woman that feels like she is different from others. This is a wonderful book!

A great story that pulls you into the life of a self isolated 30 something woman re-entering the world. A good love story too!

I have never read an Angela Hunt book that wasn't excellent. The Awakening is no exception. I could feel the fears of the main character, and sense her desperation. Then I could rejoice in her hope. Great, great story.

An intriguing novel of a woman who must revaluate everything she has believed about herself after the mother she has been caring for dies and she is left alone in a Manhattan apartment she has not left for years.

Another good Angela Hunt story. She never disappoints!

Not my cup of tea

Aurora Rose has spent a year being a caretaker for her ailing mother who has always dominated her life. When her mother dies, she finds she is unable to leave their 15th floor home for fear of what lies beyound her usual surroundings. Her next door neighboor, Clara was her mother's closest friend and now Aurora's enabler, getting her anything she wants or needs that lies outside of her home. Awakening is the story of Aurora's baby steps as she slowly tries to breakout of her fear and of her need to stay within the walls of her home. The characters are well developed and likeable. I enjoyed this book.

I was sucked in. Definately good for someone who has lost a loved on. One that they took care of.

Sheri

I liked this book but it didn't draw me in like the author's other books;The Debt and The Note. I know it was loosely based on the fairy tale characters from sleeping beauty but I just couldn't match it up. It is an interesting book though. I would recommend it to everyone.

Semi-spoiler!
Aurora Norquest has been bound all her life to a lie that she has believed. After the death of her mother, that lie starts to unravel and come to a touching end. It is a roller coaster ride until you get there, so buckle up and read!

The cover of this book is a little worn from reading it near water.