Review of THE F.A.R.M

[Caroline Anne Richmond]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "THE F.A.R.M" by Nancy J. Coulter.]

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4 out of 5 stars

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The F.A.R.M. by Nancy J. Coulter is a Christian thriller. It is a relatively short, fast-paced, suspenseful story. The book contains some quotations from Bible scripture, and many of the characters have a strong Christian Faith, but I believe non-Christians would enjoy this book also.

Mary is a 17-year-old girl from Bend, Indiana, a small safe town. As she is leaving her job in the local shopping mall, she feels a shocking pain between her shoulders and hits the ground. Mary wakes later in a locked room with bars on the windows. Doctor Bart and his nurses enter her room and tell her that a gas explosion obliterated her home town and that she managed to survive and is recuperating in the hospital. Strangely, Mary notices the change in climate through the bars in the window and feels like the room is a prison. Nurse Donna and Nurse Karen attend to her. Donna has cold, dark eyes, but Mary feels a possible kinship with Karen. They take trips to the shady trees, providing the perfect location for Mary and Karen to talk, and what Mary discovers is crucial to her survival.

This book provides a thrilling story that builds momentum from the first page. It is easy to read and hard to put down. The author creates suspense and immerses you in terrifying situations with the characters. Parts of the plot are dark and are suited to a horror genre with shocking and gruesome descriptions. The author’s imagination creates unexpected twists. I thought it was interesting that there was a Christian aspect to this style of book, with all the characters depending on their faith to help them survive.

I enjoyed the characters and the camaraderie that develops between them. Interesting backstories help bring the characters to life, which is another reason I found the book hard to put down.

My only constructive criticism about this book is that it could have been longer. The story is fabulous and has the potential for expansion. I felt some parts were rushed and deserved more time on the page. In particular, the ending seemed brief. The author could have created more thrills and adventure in the conclusion to keep the momentum going.

I found a couple of spelling and grammar mistakes, but they did not detract from my enjoyment of the book. I believe the book has been professionally edited. I enjoyed the story and loved the dark elements and the interesting characters. I rate the book 4 out of 5 stars. The star deduction is for the slightly rushed and disappointing ending.

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[Ram Uday Mahajan]

Thank you for your insightful review of "The F.A.R.M." by Nancy J. Coulter! I appreciate your detailed analysis of the book's strengths, such as the fast-paced storyline, suspenseful atmosphere, and the intriguing Christian aspect. It's great to hear that the characters and their development resonated with you. Your suggestion for a longer and more thrilling conclusion is a valuable point. Overall, it seems like a captivating read!

[John Siamey]

It seems like the reviewer had an overall positive experience reading "The F.A.R.M." by Nancy J. Coulter. They found the story to be thrilling and fast-paced, with suspenseful elements and unexpected twists. The incorporation of Christian themes and characters with strong faith was noted as interesting, and the camaraderie between the characters was appreciated. The reviewer did have some constructive criticism, mentioning that the book could have been longer to allow for more development and a more satisfying ending. They also noticed a few spelling and grammar mistakes but didn't feel they significantly impacted their enjoyment of the story. Overall, the reviewer gave the book a rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

[Andriana1d]

Amazing review!

[Odichimma Okoye]

Sudden shocking pain in her shoulders? I'm confused. Mary passed out and didn't particularly get the chance to run for her life or give survival a shot. So how was it that she was the only one that survived? That and having to trust a bunch of people you've never seen before...
Donna doesn't seem like a nice character though. I like how Karen sounds. I wonder what she told Mary.

[Kebun Bunga]

The feedback on the review of "The F.A.R.M." is positive and well-articulated. The reviewer describes the book as a fast-paced and suspenseful Christian thriller, highlighting its appeal to both Christians and non-Christians. They praise the author's ability to create suspense and immerse readers in terrifying situations, along with the unexpected twists in the plot. The camaraderie between the characters and their interesting backstories are also highlighted as enjoyable aspects. The reviewer's constructive criticism suggests that the story could have been longer to allow for further development and more thrills, particularly in the ending. They note a few spelling and grammar mistakes but acknowledge that they did not significantly impact their enjoyment. The reviewer rates the book 4 out of 5 stars, deducting one star due to the rushed and somewhat disappointing ending.

[Catherine Radford]

It sounds good! I’m sure at some point you also find out what F.A.R.M. Stands for as well?

[NetMassimo]

I don't particularly care for the religious element, otherwise, this seems like a suspenseful thriller with horror tones suitable for readers who like quick reads. Thank you for your great review!