Questions About Black: The Birth of Evil (The Circle, #1)

by Ted Dekker (Goodreads Author)

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The book made me extremely uncomfortable with its vivid and lusty depictions of Elyon, a Godly figure. In a nude water scene, the main character is "feeling" Elyon and describes a pleasurable desire in "Elyons spray." To this day I feel immense religious trauma from this book and its suggestive portrayal of God. #cancelblack #cancelted #stopgodlust #honestreview ?

Tia the Chimkin Personally, I find it disgusting that you're passing judgment and trying to cancel/ruin someone's life because you don't care for a description they w…morePersonally, I find it disgusting that you're passing judgment and trying to cancel/ruin someone's life because you don't care for a description they wrote in a story. You can express your dislike for something without trying to rally the masses to lynch someone's career. Grow up and move on. (less)

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Without any spoilers, does this end on a cliffhanger?

Sarah (In A Book Bind) I'd say yes and no depending on what you call a cliffhanger ;) The individual narrative for this book is finished. There's definitely no "He went into…moreI'd say yes and no depending on what you call a cliffhanger ;) The individual narrative for this book is finished. There's definitely no "He went into battle against 1000 men and then... to be continued" cliffhanger. But, the final pages of the book do leave it open for the next novel making you want to know what happens :)(less)

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Is this appropriate for a 10 year old?

Victoria Sencen I think that it would be better for 14+ years old.

There are some pretty deep truths in this book that would definitely mean more to them when they are…moreI think that it would be better for 14+ years old.

There are some pretty deep truths in this book that would definitely mean more to them when they are older. The book is quite complicated in terms of the alternate-reality, and all of the information in the first book could bore a 10-year old with the average patience of a child their age.
There is also violence, too, which could be a bit much for a ten year old. Although, some of it might go over their heads.

Like I said before, I believe it would be better to wait until the kid is old enough to truly appreciate the deep truths and meanings throughout this book. Of course, every child is different, so if they are more mature than average, and you know that they would understand, by all means! This book is a truly magnificent read!

Also, in terms of the romance, yes. Yes, it is appropriate. Nothing more than a possible kiss that may have happened (I can't exactally recall if they kissed or not, but I think they did). The story kind of revolves around the Great Romance of Elyon and His people.

-Victoria (14yrs)(less)

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Does anyone know what page “Some would say the Creator is a lamb. Some would say he's a lion. Some would say both. The fact is, he is neither a lamb nor a lion. These are fiction. Metaphors. Yet the Creator is both a lamb and a lion. These are both truths.” is on? I'd really like the help for a project.

Kelly Vince It's on page 232 :-)…moreIt's on page 232 :-)(less)

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what is the age reccomendation for this?

James I'd say teenage years, perhaps toward upper teenage years…moreI'd say teenage years, perhaps toward upper teenage years(less)

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