Helpful Score: 4
This is perhaps one of my favorite novels ever. Absolutely riveting, but it was so emotional I couldn't read it in one sitting. I had to keep taking breaks because I'd get too worked up. Lyrical writing, beautiful imagery, and soulful characters.
Helpful Score: 3
This is one of my favorite novels of all time. I am afraid I may never again read another one this good. This is a strongly character-driven novel in the voice of a man waiting for his wife to awake from a coma. I was hooked from the very first page and finished it in two days. Dillan's love for his wife is heartwrenching and so pure. This is Charles Martin's first book, and in my opinion, his best. Have the tissues ready for this one! I can't wait to read it again.
Helpful Score: 1
Fantastic book that captured me from the first paragraph. Charles Martin has a unique way of writing that seems so simple, yet makes me feel like I'm right there living the story. This story will make you cry and ask yourself "what would I do?" Highly recommend this book!
Helpful Score: 1
I love this author, he's improved so much as a writer. This book is somewhat simple and predictable. It's a pleasant read but not as good as his later books.
Helpful Score: 1
This is billed as a novel of awakening and I would have to totally agree in so many ways. I found myself crying 2/3 through as it touched me in a sweet and magical way. (I rarely cry.) I throughly recommend this book and can't wait to read more by him.
Helpful Score: 1
Wonderfully heart wrenching love story.
Christina C. (BlestTrillium) reviewed The Dead Don't Dance (Awakening, Bk 1) on + 9 more book reviews
A man's love for his wife,through dramatic events leads him to Faith in God and discovery God's love and Mercy. Excellent Novel!
Its about dealing with the blows of life and how we feel when we go thru them. A new baby is about to be born when the unthinkable happens. The baby doesn't make and the mother is in a coma. The husband doesn't know what to do or how to make it with this loss. Excellent read from a man's point of view of tragedy.
Loved this book! A look at how most of us at one time have to face tragedy(s) and the choices we make. Whether to live through them or die because of them.
This is a lovely, lyrical book with wonderful imagery. It draws emotion out of you and gives you a glimpse of your inner self that is rarely shared or acknowledged. I highly recommend this book and can hardly wait to read his other novels.
Good book. Was different than I expected. I've ordered the second to continue the story.
Great great great book! Such a great love story. Makes you laugh and cry!
Awesome spiritual story
Wonderful read! I really enjoy this author and can't wait for his next book. He has gotten a lot of tears out of me with both novels.
Toni C. (oneperkychick) - , reviewed The Dead Don't Dance (Awakening, Bk 1) on + 176 more book reviews
This is the author's first book and wow! I thought about it when I wasn't reading it and had a hard time putting it down till I finished it! Fast read because it's so good! Gotta get the next one by Charles Martin!
A poignant page-turner filled with loss, hope, and redemption. With passages that shine as bright as the South Carolina moon, Charles Martin captures the heart of the land and its people.
Michael Morris, author of A Place Called Wiregrass
This was my first book bt Charles Martin but I have ordered more! What a touching story, an emotional read that doesnt leave you feeling drained.
Michael Morris, author of A Place Called Wiregrass
This was my first book bt Charles Martin but I have ordered more! What a touching story, an emotional read that doesnt leave you feeling drained.
