It wouldn’t be a Christian fiction book otherwise…or would it?Įxcuse me, my English major is showing. And (spoiler alert) the prostitute becomes a Christian at the end. She unabashedly used the book of Hosea to craft her plot, even allowing the characters the freedom to discuss the book openly. Francine Rivers paints a very clear picture of the forgiving nature of God’s love. Let me get out all my positive feedback on the front end. But I also remembered enjoying the book and feeling refreshed afterwards. So I do remember that the book was “cheesy” as many Christian fiction books can be.

As a former English major (once an English major – always an English major), I am a critic of all literature. I will admit, I read Redeeming Love five or so years ago and don’t remember thinking anything bad about it.

One book that I comes up a lot is Francine Rivers’ Redeeming Love. “I think this is a romance novel.” I picked the book up once again, less enthusiastic about the plot to come.Īs a volunteer with my church’s youth group, I get a lot of questions from both parents and students asking if I would recommend a good book or a movie. “It’s a Christian fiction book about Hosea and his wife.”Īs I finished the chapter and began the next, I put the book down and looked at my husband. “It’s not a romance novel!” I asserted, indignant that he would accuse me of such a thing. Kevin noticed and asked, “How’s the romance novel?” I snuggled into the couch and flipped open to the bookmark.

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