One thing I love about Ted Dekker is that his works are unlike any others.  No one else can sculpt as twisting and frightening of a story about good evil like Dekker can.  BoneMan's Daughters was just as disturbing as I expected, and I've read it many times.

If you are faint of heart, do not read this book.

Summary-
They call him BoneMan, a serial killer who's abducted six young women.  He's the perfect father looking for the perfect daughter, and when his victim fails to meet his lofty expectations, he kills them by breaking their bones and leaving them to die.  Intelligence officer Ryan Evans, on the other hand, has lost all hope of ever being the perfect father.  His daughter and wife have written him out of their lives.  Everything changes when BoneMan takes Ryan's estranged daughter, Bethany, as his seventh victim.  Ryan goes after BoneMan on his own.  But the FBI sees it differently.  New evidence points to the suspicion that Ryan is BoneMan.  Now the hunger is the hunted, and in the end, only one father will stand.

What I Liked-
I adored Ryan's selfless passion for his daughter and his willingness to do absolutely anything to save her.  Ted Dekker apparently based Ryan's desperation on his own emotions when his daughter ran away with a boy whose manipulations and ill intentions left Dekker feeling helpless.  Read about it here, at Ted Dekker's website. 

I like the written profile of Alvin Finch, the cruel and calculating serial killer.  No one can so realistically write into a serial killer's mind like Ted Dekker.  Alvin Finch's vulnerability actually makes the reader relate to him, but his narcissism and horrible actions makes the reader hate him at the same time.  I love that character development.

What I Didn't Like-
Dekker includes a cuss word within the dialogue at one point, which disappointed me because of the fact that he's a Christian author.  I had always respected Dekker for abstaining from swearing while maintaining an attention-grabbing, realistic story.  The cuss word did seem unnecessary, overall.  Simply a shock factor.  The word was a--. 

I assume that to an extent, Ryan Evans' devotion for Bethany was meant to reflect Christ's love for His children, seen in Ryan's self-sacrificing behavior.  However, Ryan was willing to hurt others, cuss, and steal in order to save his daughter, which doesn't seem like a very Christlike love.  Also, Ryan was originally portrayed as a distant, "bad" father, which God has never been and will never be.

I Recommend This Book For-
Definitely no one under the age of sixteen because of graphic murder scenes, violence, and mature theme.  Anyone who loves Ted Dekker's works, intense thrillers, and books about criminal investigation and serial killers should enjoy this book. 

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BoneMan's Daughters can be quite disturbing at times.  It left me turning pages so quickly, I couldn't think of anything else until I had finished the read.  Ted Dekker can bring a reader to his knees with a pen and paper. 

While there were some issues with the story, a clear message shines through: a father will sacrifice everything out of love for his daughter, and no amount of evil can get in the way of that.

I originally read Pride and Prejudice over the summer.  I loved at first before my attention dulled.  If you take long periods of time without reading Pride and Prejudice, it becomes dull fast.  It's the kind of book you'll want to swallow in a week or so.  I had to read this novel again for a school project, and I liked it even better the second time around.  Jane Austen is just amazing.  There's no question about it.  I generally prefer to read thrillers, mystery, and action stories... definitely not old-time romances.  However, there is a charm to Pride and Prejudice that can't be denied.

Although... I must say, I don't know why everyone is so in love with Mr. Darcy.  He's a jerk.

Summary-
The romantic clash between the opinionated Elizabeth and her proud beau, Mr. Darcy, is a splendid performance of civilized sparring.  [The] characters dance a delicate quadrille of flirtation and intrigue, making this book the most superb comedy of manners of Regency England.

What I Liked-
I enjoyed the unique and funny characters in Pride and Prejudice.  I could get no end of satisfaction from Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy's quarrels.  Every plot twist in the story was well-covered, realistic, and surprisingly funny, even written so long ago.

What I Didn't Like-
The old style of English literature simply does not appeal to me as a reader.  At times, the old-fashioned wording had me a bit confused.

I Recommend This Book For-
Anyone over the age of fourteen could probably understand the novel with concentration.  It isn't inappropriate, only difficultly worded, so a child younger than fourteen would be welcome to give Pride and Prejudice a shot if they honestly wanted to, in my opinion.  This novel will most likely be best enjoyed by females, as its primary focus is romance.

For those of you who can't stand reading fancy prose, watch the movie, staring Keira Knightley.  It's a good movie, gotta say.