Weight of Shadows: A Novel Audiobook (Unabridged)

" Sad, but optimistic -- about domestic violence -- well researched and well written -- all too real -- a Christian book that does not interfere with the message about abuse, both physical and mental! "

" I would not consider this book great literature but I did like it. The characters were developed fairly well and I did care what happened to them, however contrived the story was. I think it at least serves a purpose to empower abused women. the one shining point to me was actually that the uplifting message applied to anyone carrying the guilt of sin. I had never thought of women staying in an abusive relationship as a means to atoning for a previous sin, consciously or unconsciously. Strobel drove home the belief that Jesus had already paid the price for our sins so if we made amends the best way possible then that was all we needed to do. It is not up to the individual to decide their own judgement. That is a very important and beautiful message. I look forward to discussing it in book club - which is the reason I read it in the first place! "

" This book is a quick read and is pretty good. Some of it may be predictable, but I liked it. (I didn't finish it because half way through I realized I had already read it like 2 years ago, lol.) "

" It was free. It reminded me why I don't tend to go for Christian novels. The story was too contrived, the characters too one-dimensional and the ending too convenient. "

" This book was such a great tribute to people who have lived through some pretty rough circumstances. It was a fast read and made you cheer for the characters. Ultimately, a beautiful picture of God's grace. "

" I t was somewhat predictable with one little twist that surprised me. Not the best written book, but if you want something that is inspirational, but not too preachy, in a novel, you might like it. "

" A Christian book about overcoming a past and delves deeply into women being abused by their partners. Kind of depressing, with of course a happy ending. "

" I'm surprised I made it through this book. "

" This is the second book that I've read by Strobel and I loved this one too. She really knows how to get to my emotions. A definite tear-jerker. "

" Very heavy Christian tones that almost took away from the novel itself. A lot of it felt just thrown in last minute and not truly worked into the story. It was an ok read, wouldn't read again. Got it free on Amazon so it was worth the price. "

" A powerful story of guilt and grief and abuse and faith and redemption. "

" I read this in one day. Even set down another book I was reading because I had to find out what happened! Very compelling and realistic look at domestic violence and its causes. Plus a nice twist at the end I didn't see coming. "

" Good book about abuse and why some women may put up with it, woven into a novel. "

" This book had my attention early on. About 100 pages in, I couldn't put it down. "

" This is what I expected at all but that's a good thing! I didn't except it to be as good as it was. "

" Difficult subject matter but brilliantly written!!! "

" This book is a quick read and is pretty good. Some of it may be predictable, but I liked it. (I didn't finish it because half way through I realized I had already read it like 2 years ago, lol.) "

" Very heavy Christian tones that almost took away from the novel itself. A lot of it felt just thrown in last minute and not truly worked into the story. It was an ok read, wouldn't read again. Got it free on Amazon so it was worth the price. "

" Only half-way through this book and I know exactly how it is going to end...completely predictable. But...I'm going to finish reading it anyway. "

" A Christian book about overcoming a past and delves deeply into women being abused by their partners. Kind of depressing, with of course a happy ending. "

" Sad, but optimistic -- about domestic violence -- well researched and well written -- all too real -- a Christian book that does not interfere with the message about abuse, both physical and mental! "

" I did finish this...even though, early on, I realized it was a 'Christian' book and a bit over done with the 'God help me' phrase. An interesting view of abuse and why women let it continue. And....a bit of an unbelievable twist at the end... "

" I'm surprised I made it through this book. "

" Good book about abuse and why some women may put up with it, woven into a novel. "

" I t was somewhat predictable with one little twist that surprised me. Not the best written book, but if you want something that is inspirational, but not too preachy, in a novel, you might like it. "