Review of Amora
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Review of Amora
[Following is a volunteer review of "Amora" by Grant Hallstrom.]
Amora by Grant Hallstrom recounts the story of Amora, a noblewoman whose family is met with enormous challenges and how each member of the family overcomes those challenges. Amora and her husband Leo grow separately in their grief. Leo turns to drinking, gambling, where Amora turns to the comfort of Christians who she meets through a philosopher named Justin. At this time, Christians were heavily persecuted in Rome, and Amora and her servant Maria must hide their faith to protect themselves and their loved ones.
The story continues with the sacrifices made by the characters to get closer to their faith, which often ends in persecution. This does not stop, though, the growth of Christian love and forgiveness, that is a theme throughout the story. No matter one’s social class or occupation, their desire for revenge, or closure, pushes them into the arms of the Christian community of Rome. Friendship, love, and faith connect the characters and lead their paths to intersect, providing opportunities for growth and family when the social pressures of Rome have tried to push them apart.
I liked the positive moral messages in this book. Forgiveness, justice, mercy, and love are all themes that help the characters heal from the trials and challenges that they face in society and with their families. This message helps to invigorate the reader and remind them that sharing these good qualities can help to change our perspective in the face of adversity. The family narrative within the story shows that our mistakes do not define us, and that if we open our hearts to love, we are more likely to find a closer connection with each other and in turn, forgive the trespasses done unto us. Finally, the historical context explained at the end of the novel, including the glossary, was very informative, helping to put into perspective the plot of the story.
I found the narrative throughout the story to be a little repetitive. Each of the main characters is forgiven in the story, which is nice and shows that everyone can change and improve themselves, but I would have liked to see more complex discussions of morality and faith happening with the characters. It seems that they all accept Christianity with little hesitation, even though they are very hesitant at earlier points in the book. Also, the book contains some odd language choices, moving from very simple to very advanced language, which can throw of the rhythm of the writing.
Overall, I would rate this book as a 2/4. There is potential for a solid novel here, but I would not recommend it to friends or colleagues.
However, I would recommend this book if you are someone interested in the historical origins of Christian faith in Rome. Christians who enjoy light novels about family, love, and forgiveness would also appreciate the messages in this book.
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Amora
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Amora by Grant Hallstrom recounts the story of Amora, a noblewoman whose family is met with enormous challenges and how each member of the family overcomes those challenges. Amora and her husband Leo grow separately in their grief. Leo turns to drinking, gambling, where Amora turns to the comfort of Christians who she meets through a philosopher named Justin. At this time, Christians were heavily persecuted in Rome, and Amora and her servant Maria must hide their faith to protect themselves and their loved ones.
The story continues with the sacrifices made by the characters to get closer to their faith, which often ends in persecution. This does not stop, though, the growth of Christian love and forgiveness, that is a theme throughout the story. No matter one’s social class or occupation, their desire for revenge, or closure, pushes them into the arms of the Christian community of Rome. Friendship, love, and faith connect the characters and lead their paths to intersect, providing opportunities for growth and family when the social pressures of Rome have tried to push them apart.
I liked the positive moral messages in this book. Forgiveness, justice, mercy, and love are all themes that help the characters heal from the trials and challenges that they face in society and with their families. This message helps to invigorate the reader and remind them that sharing these good qualities can help to change our perspective in the face of adversity. The family narrative within the story shows that our mistakes do not define us, and that if we open our hearts to love, we are more likely to find a closer connection with each other and in turn, forgive the trespasses done unto us. Finally, the historical context explained at the end of the novel, including the glossary, was very informative, helping to put into perspective the plot of the story.
I found the narrative throughout the story to be a little repetitive. Each of the main characters is forgiven in the story, which is nice and shows that everyone can change and improve themselves, but I would have liked to see more complex discussions of morality and faith happening with the characters. It seems that they all accept Christianity with little hesitation, even though they are very hesitant at earlier points in the book. Also, the book contains some odd language choices, moving from very simple to very advanced language, which can throw of the rhythm of the writing.
Overall, I would rate this book as a 2/4. There is potential for a solid novel here, but I would not recommend it to friends or colleagues.
However, I would recommend this book if you are someone interested in the historical origins of Christian faith in Rome. Christians who enjoy light novels about family, love, and forgiveness would also appreciate the messages in this book.
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Amora
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
Latest Review: Amora by Grant Hallstrom
