Review of No Dark Clouds
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Review of No Dark Clouds
[Following is a volunteer review of "No Dark Clouds" by R W Nelson.]
No Dark Clouds by R W Nelson is a Christian novel that effortlessly blends the events surrounding the crucifixion of Jesus with the lives of seven beggar children.
The story revolves around The Beggar Boy, a pre-teen who was once belonging to a cruel master that branded him with scars for not earning enough money while begging. Since he managed to escape, he has been living on his own until his path crossed with some of the other begging children belonging to Taskmaster.
The depiction of the seven children was inspired by real beggars from India. The author did not shy away from detailing the struggles begging kids have to face every single day and, it broke my heart to see that sometimes even their greatest effort wasn't enough for the terrible Taskmaster.
My favorite aspect of the novel was the interactions between the children. Their lives were terrible, but in time of need, they could rely on each other, and it felt as though they had become a family. I thought the appearance of The Beggar Boy changed the other kids' lives for the better, and it is no coincidence this change happened before the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. Throughout the novel, the boy is seemingly resourceful and capable of taking care of everyone, but his relentless search for Jesus shows that his scars aren't only physical. I was deeply touched when he finally got the name Zachary and learned that not all scars need healing.
Aside from the beggar children, the author also skillfully weaved the roman soldiers into the story. The development of the relationship between Centurion Leonidas and The Beggar Boy turned into a lesson of forgiveness and understanding. The addition also gave the story a more dynamic feeling by making the involvement of the Romans a focus point.
I loved how the characters were fleshed out and so different from each other. It allowed me to see distinctive ways someone might have acted during the time of the crucifixion, and it also gave the story depth.
I found the writing style accessible and easy to follow, and it allowed me to read the book quicker than I thought I would.
I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars as I only found a few errors. It was professionally edited, and the story was highly engaging. There was no profane language or sexual scenes, which I found refreshing. I would recommend this novel to anyone over 16 who likes historical fiction and is interested in biblical events.
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No Dark Clouds
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No Dark Clouds by R W Nelson is a Christian novel that effortlessly blends the events surrounding the crucifixion of Jesus with the lives of seven beggar children.
The story revolves around The Beggar Boy, a pre-teen who was once belonging to a cruel master that branded him with scars for not earning enough money while begging. Since he managed to escape, he has been living on his own until his path crossed with some of the other begging children belonging to Taskmaster.
The depiction of the seven children was inspired by real beggars from India. The author did not shy away from detailing the struggles begging kids have to face every single day and, it broke my heart to see that sometimes even their greatest effort wasn't enough for the terrible Taskmaster.
My favorite aspect of the novel was the interactions between the children. Their lives were terrible, but in time of need, they could rely on each other, and it felt as though they had become a family. I thought the appearance of The Beggar Boy changed the other kids' lives for the better, and it is no coincidence this change happened before the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. Throughout the novel, the boy is seemingly resourceful and capable of taking care of everyone, but his relentless search for Jesus shows that his scars aren't only physical. I was deeply touched when he finally got the name Zachary and learned that not all scars need healing.
Aside from the beggar children, the author also skillfully weaved the roman soldiers into the story. The development of the relationship between Centurion Leonidas and The Beggar Boy turned into a lesson of forgiveness and understanding. The addition also gave the story a more dynamic feeling by making the involvement of the Romans a focus point.
I loved how the characters were fleshed out and so different from each other. It allowed me to see distinctive ways someone might have acted during the time of the crucifixion, and it also gave the story depth.
I found the writing style accessible and easy to follow, and it allowed me to read the book quicker than I thought I would.
I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars as I only found a few errors. It was professionally edited, and the story was highly engaging. There was no profane language or sexual scenes, which I found refreshing. I would recommend this novel to anyone over 16 who likes historical fiction and is interested in biblical events.
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No Dark Clouds
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
