Review by CGO -- The Arrow That Flies By Day
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Review by CGO -- The Arrow That Flies By Day
[Following is a volunteer review of "The Arrow That Flies By Day" by John Servant.]
John Thaddeus loved to play football. Unfortunately, he broke his right leg while running in a park when he was in seventh grade. His principal, Sister Francis, heard him crying in his locker one day and decided to help him. With the help of Sister Francis and his father, John learned how to kick. When John lost his father to a heart attack in senior year, he started getting into fights with other players. His mother felt he needed discipline, so she consulted with Sister Francis, and they decided to take him to the marine recruiting station. John enlisted and was sent to Afghanistan. As John’s leg became stronger, so did his faith in God. When he was discharged, he decided to try out for the NFL team in New Jersey as a kicker. Would this help him find his purpose? Would it grant him the feeling of accomplishment, which he desires? Would it heal the scars he experienced in Afghanistan?
The arrow that flies by day by John Servant is written from a third-person perspective, which usually focuses on John Thaddeus and Sister Francis occasionally. The present and flashbacks are interlaced but don't leave you confused.
I liked the character development of John. The author did so much on his character that you could see him through your mind’s eye. The plot was unique, and the scenes were carefully explained, thereby helping readers flow easily through the pages of the book. I enjoyed reading this book so much, and I always looked forward to the next event.
I did not like that the author dwelled so much on the football matches. It took so many pages, and since I do not enjoy football, nor am I conversant with football terms, I was lost at some point. This might be an issue for readers who are not conversant with football terms. Apart from this, the book progressed smoothly. There were no instances of profanities used, nor were there any ghastly scenes. However, there were a few upsetting scenes, but not too upsetting. The book was well-edited, and I found no grammatical or punctuation errors while reading.
While I think this book is very rich, I still feel the football scenes were too elaborate and could leave a non-football fan a bit uninterested. For this reason, I’m awarding this book 3 out of 4 stars.
This book is cathartic. It will make you do some soul searching and strengthen your faith in God. I recommend this book to any Christian looking to renew or strengthen their faith and trust in God. Since there were no profanities used throughout the book, and it was quite comprehensive, it is suitable for adults and children.
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The Arrow That Flies By Day
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John Thaddeus loved to play football. Unfortunately, he broke his right leg while running in a park when he was in seventh grade. His principal, Sister Francis, heard him crying in his locker one day and decided to help him. With the help of Sister Francis and his father, John learned how to kick. When John lost his father to a heart attack in senior year, he started getting into fights with other players. His mother felt he needed discipline, so she consulted with Sister Francis, and they decided to take him to the marine recruiting station. John enlisted and was sent to Afghanistan. As John’s leg became stronger, so did his faith in God. When he was discharged, he decided to try out for the NFL team in New Jersey as a kicker. Would this help him find his purpose? Would it grant him the feeling of accomplishment, which he desires? Would it heal the scars he experienced in Afghanistan?
The arrow that flies by day by John Servant is written from a third-person perspective, which usually focuses on John Thaddeus and Sister Francis occasionally. The present and flashbacks are interlaced but don't leave you confused.
I liked the character development of John. The author did so much on his character that you could see him through your mind’s eye. The plot was unique, and the scenes were carefully explained, thereby helping readers flow easily through the pages of the book. I enjoyed reading this book so much, and I always looked forward to the next event.
I did not like that the author dwelled so much on the football matches. It took so many pages, and since I do not enjoy football, nor am I conversant with football terms, I was lost at some point. This might be an issue for readers who are not conversant with football terms. Apart from this, the book progressed smoothly. There were no instances of profanities used, nor were there any ghastly scenes. However, there were a few upsetting scenes, but not too upsetting. The book was well-edited, and I found no grammatical or punctuation errors while reading.
While I think this book is very rich, I still feel the football scenes were too elaborate and could leave a non-football fan a bit uninterested. For this reason, I’m awarding this book 3 out of 4 stars.
This book is cathartic. It will make you do some soul searching and strengthen your faith in God. I recommend this book to any Christian looking to renew or strengthen their faith and trust in God. Since there were no profanities used throughout the book, and it was quite comprehensive, it is suitable for adults and children.
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The Arrow That Flies By Day
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