Review of Thin Places
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Review of Thin Places
[Following is a volunteer review of "Thin Places" by Diane Owens Prettyman.]
Thin Places by Diane Owens Prettyman is an emotional and stunning novel about redemption and forgiveness. It is told from the perspectives of a criminal and a female ship captain. The main protagonist is Finn Tully, a heroin addict who is mopping floors in death row. He meets Calvery, a death row inmate, who entrusts him with a mission. Once he’s released, Finn realizes that the world he once knew, is gone. He remembers his promise to Calvery, recruits his mother and tries to complete his mission. The pair travels from Texas to Washington. During his personal odyssey, he meets Chloe Gallagher, a mysterious woman for whom he feels an instant attraction. Eventually, he discovers how intertwined their destinies were meant to be.
This novel is an amazing story of how one man can change another person’s life. Thin Places is not a religious novel by any stretch of the imagination, but it touches the reader’s heart and soul. It engenders hope because it shows the struggles that repeat offenders and addicts have to face when they are released. Sometimes, offenders can’t make the change and become a contributing member of society. This novel is an example of why, even though it’s fictional. It’s an eye-opening narration because it shows how Finn grows and rises above the tribulations. In addition to this, the novel juxtaposes two trajectories: the path of a law-abiding citizen who turns into a criminal and the path of a criminal turned into a functioning member of society. As a result, this novel is not just a run-of-the-mill novel. It’s a beacon of hope for readers. That’s why I liked it so much.
This novel is engaging and deep. There’s not anything that I found to dislike about it. I thoroughly enjoyed it from beginning to end. It does have mention of God and the afterlife but it’s in a spiritual way, not meant to exclude or judge people from different faiths.
I give this novel a 4 out of 4 because it is deeply moving. It is relatable because it is narrated from an addict’s perspective. It shows the reader the thoughts and turmoil a newly-released prisoner has. It makes the reader sympathize and reflect on how this society treats individuals who have struggled with addiction.
This novel is recommendable for people who like to read stories about others that want to change their lives. There may be people who will get upset by some of the opinions that characters have about the afterlife, the existence of angels and the supernatural, but overall, the novel is a good read for anyone of any faith. It is mostly edited with very few minor mistakes such as quotations at the end of a paragraph when there’s not any speech.
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Thin Places by Diane Owens Prettyman is an emotional and stunning novel about redemption and forgiveness. It is told from the perspectives of a criminal and a female ship captain. The main protagonist is Finn Tully, a heroin addict who is mopping floors in death row. He meets Calvery, a death row inmate, who entrusts him with a mission. Once he’s released, Finn realizes that the world he once knew, is gone. He remembers his promise to Calvery, recruits his mother and tries to complete his mission. The pair travels from Texas to Washington. During his personal odyssey, he meets Chloe Gallagher, a mysterious woman for whom he feels an instant attraction. Eventually, he discovers how intertwined their destinies were meant to be.
This novel is an amazing story of how one man can change another person’s life. Thin Places is not a religious novel by any stretch of the imagination, but it touches the reader’s heart and soul. It engenders hope because it shows the struggles that repeat offenders and addicts have to face when they are released. Sometimes, offenders can’t make the change and become a contributing member of society. This novel is an example of why, even though it’s fictional. It’s an eye-opening narration because it shows how Finn grows and rises above the tribulations. In addition to this, the novel juxtaposes two trajectories: the path of a law-abiding citizen who turns into a criminal and the path of a criminal turned into a functioning member of society. As a result, this novel is not just a run-of-the-mill novel. It’s a beacon of hope for readers. That’s why I liked it so much.
This novel is engaging and deep. There’s not anything that I found to dislike about it. I thoroughly enjoyed it from beginning to end. It does have mention of God and the afterlife but it’s in a spiritual way, not meant to exclude or judge people from different faiths.
I give this novel a 4 out of 4 because it is deeply moving. It is relatable because it is narrated from an addict’s perspective. It shows the reader the thoughts and turmoil a newly-released prisoner has. It makes the reader sympathize and reflect on how this society treats individuals who have struggled with addiction.
This novel is recommendable for people who like to read stories about others that want to change their lives. There may be people who will get upset by some of the opinions that characters have about the afterlife, the existence of angels and the supernatural, but overall, the novel is a good read for anyone of any faith. It is mostly edited with very few minor mistakes such as quotations at the end of a paragraph when there’s not any speech.
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Thin Places
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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