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gmamartha's review against another edition
4.0
Idolatry of Manasseh. Speculation of how faithful moved to Egypt.
jenrickey's review against another edition
5.0
In this 4th book of the series, Lynn Austin begins the next generation with King Manasseh years later. If you've read the first 3 books of the series, this book brings you through several emotions!
spinnerroweok's review against another edition
3.0
An OK book at best. Seems a little anachronistic at times.
aj59bizg's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
maeclair's review against another edition
5.0
Book #4 in the Chronicle of the Kings series. I found this one a bit harder to read, not because of the writing or story, which were stellar, but because of the struggles the characters endure. Manasseh has replaced his father, King Hezekiah, on the throne of Judah. Petty jealousies and insecurities lead him down a wayward path. Others manipulate him into reinstating idol worship and desecrating the Temple of God. He becomes a cruel and vindictive leader who condemns his best friend, Joshua, and Joshua’s family.
The book basically parallels Joshua’s journey of hardship along with Manasseh’s downward spiral, the two plot threads culminating in a nail-biting conclusion. Powerful and emotional, this is yet another great entry in this riveting series!
The book basically parallels Joshua’s journey of hardship along with Manasseh’s downward spiral, the two plot threads culminating in a nail-biting conclusion. Powerful and emotional, this is yet another great entry in this riveting series!
shammons's review against another edition
4.0
Read and enjoyed (deleted from my goodreads list by mistake)
thereadingknitter's review against another edition
4.0
FROM BOOK COVER: Constant companions in their youth, Manasseh, son of Hezekiah, and Joshua, son of the palace administrator, have been primed for leadership of the kingdom of Judah. But anger toward God begins to smolder in Manasseh's heart upon his father's unexpected death. As Manasseh comes to power, his insecurity leads him down the path of sorcery. Fearing a conspiracy, he lashes out at the leaders of his father's regime. As the mayhem of Manasseh's reign begins to unfold, Joshua and his family suffer devastating loss. The battle lines are drawn as Joshua seeks revenge against his boyhood friend. And with the future of God's faithful remnant at stake, Joshua struggles with whether to run from Yahweh... or to Him. Chronicles of the Kings Book 4
My review - This has been my favorite of the series so far. I loved the story of Joshua. But Manasseh's actions and thoughts made me what to jump right in the book and hurt him. Miriam's love for Joshua and her need for someone to love her made my heart ache. Hoping the fifth and final book in the series is just as good as this one was.
My review - This has been my favorite of the series so far. I loved the story of Joshua. But Manasseh's actions and thoughts made me what to jump right in the book and hurt him. Miriam's love for Joshua and her need for someone to love her made my heart ache. Hoping the fifth and final book in the series is just as good as this one was.
ecahilly's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
5.0