Review of The Field of Mustard Seeds
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Review of The Field of Mustard Seeds
The Field of Mustard Seeds by Lakise Collins is a fiction novel. Everything for Willow has been going downhill from a young age. When Willow attempted suicide, the keeper of Eden, Dregus, revealed the chain of events that led up to her decision. Some of the events were inevitable, but she could have prevented many of them by resisting temptation.
Readers who are easily upset by books where the protagonist contemplates or attempts suicide should avoid this one. The narrative travels back in time to Willow's recollections from before her depression and suicide attempt. Depression, suicide, the afterlife, alcoholism, post-traumatic stress disorder, drug abuse, poverty, physical abuse, attempted rape, adultery, abortion, and grief are just some of the topics covered in this book. As the book progresses, God keeps putting her faith to the test, ultimately leading to her suicide.
The bird's tale within the story is interesting to me. Also, I liked how the author portrays the darkness that lies just beneath the surface of human nature. I appreciated how this book dealt with so many real-life situations in which readers might have felt hopeless or confused. I think a lot of people can identify with the characters in this book because they have also experienced difficulties in life that they were unable to prevent or solve. Everyone deserves a second chance at a happy life, and this book may give you that chance by giving you hope or another way out of your current situation.
What I disliked about the book was all the bad things that happened to Willow and her loved ones, but that was, of course, the point of the story. Although young and naive, Willow experienced the harsh realities of life, and it breaks my heart.
I gave this book 4 out of 5 stars because I thought the way God, heaven, and hell were explained within a fictional story was brilliant. This helped me understand the answers to many questions I've had about the Bible. I took off a point because I do not think the book was professionally edited. The book was easy to read and not too long.
If you've lost your way but would like to rediscover God, this book is for you. This is also for readers who would be interested in an author who uses a book as a means of instructing the reader in the ways of God and providing guidance on how to live a life worthy of eternal life in either heaven or hell.
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