“The Visitation” by Frank Peretti~Book Review

Let’s discuss the dean of Christian fiction in this week’s video!

[@RinsableCurve]

Man, so happy I found someone covering this. The Visitation is personally my favorite book, ever. Now, I was going through a fairly rough patch, and the Romance Plot actually got to me (Which usually I despise Romance Plots.), so I'm definitely bias. But, it's still my favorite. I love the thriller aspects, the "I am [Jesus]" line by Brandon got under my skin, and the "Salvation by grace. Christianity by performance." line got to me too. One aspect that I don't think was mentioned in the video that I loved was its focus on other denominations. I'm actually surprised on how good of a light it puts Catholics in. Even when they're deceived, it feels more like genuine faith then the "bought into" like others. I'd actually say the worst part of the book was when the town goes insane, especially when other antichrists just appeared. But, still possibly my favorite book, and love the review.

[@BoundinProse]

Thanks for joining me! Thanks for brining up the focus on other denominations, especially Catholicism. I consider myself non-denominational but my younger brother is Catholic. Since he has converted it has become more apparent to me that Catholic theology is not always painted in the best light. The ending definitely got pretty wild for sure. I would agree that the appearance of other Antichrists kinda came out of left field and, for me, detracted from Brandon a bit. I really enjoyed this book and would definitely recommend it, I just got a little bogged down toward the middle. Looking forward to another Peretti novel though!

[@ianmclean5541]

Thanks for your review. I enjoyed The Visitation because I could identify with the main character as he faced real life tragedy and loss and the resulting questioning of his faith. Is God really good, what’s the plan, why am I in this dark place, etc. I like how Peretti is willing to take on the tough questions and debate them through his characters. It helps me to think through the issues and see the bigger picture. By the way…I read Monster. It’s a good read. It’s an interesting take on the whole BigFoot debate.

[@BoundinProse]

I absolutely agree. His honesty about real world issues and problems is one of the reasons I can come back to Peretti’s writing and enjoy it. I have also had my own crises of faith in my past and Peretti is indeed so honest when discussing that topic. This one was cathartic in many ways! Thanks for joining me!

[@strangementalitypaperYT]

I just filmed a review for this book and am editing it now!! Haha. Great video. You earned a sub!

[@BoundinProse]

@@strangementalitypaperYT Thank you so much! I’m going to check out your review too!!

[@Yesica1993]

Frank Peretti, now there's a name from the past! I remember devouring This Present Darkness and Piercing the Darkness back in the day. I should reread them. I don't remember the details. I just remember loving them. I lost track of him after that, and I've not read anything else. I had not heard of this one at all. I totally agree on the Christian fiction thing. It's the same with movies. A lot of it these days seems to be sappy "romance." At least, that's what I used to see at my local Christian bookstore. (Sadly now closed.) The few times I've looked up Christian Booktubers, it's the same thing. How we went from C.S. Lewis and Tolkien (whatever nitpicking there may be about his Catholicism), to the sappy stuff of today, I don't know. It's actually embarrassing. Christians should be making THE best art!

[@BoundinProse]

Right!? I do love some of what Angel Studios is producing but most Christian fiction is just Diet Hallmark. I’m halfway through Flowers for Algernon and it is a very upsetting book but very well written!

[@Yesica1993]

Oh! I have heard Flowers for Algernon is so good. But I think it's also sad? Not sure. But I've wanted to read it. And darnit, I need to get into Robin Hobb. Everyone raves about her books. I feel like I am missing out.

[@ninjabard1898]

I can personally vouch for Peretti being the "horror" Christian Fiction author. I'd say Ted Dekker is the "fantasy" side of that coin, albeit approaching the "saccharine" as you said. Wholeheartedly agree that Peretti's flawed characters are what makes them feel realistic and not one-dimensional tropes.

[@BoundinProse]

Peretti and Dekker are almost the King and Koontz of Christian fiction. Thanks for joining!

[@lisalasoya2898]

Grab your crucifixion & Holy water because this one's a duzzy. Well, as I read this book I held my patience with every page- because I thought that the religious order was going to come crashing in by means of demonize behavior. Instead, it was nice religion upbringing. The result, the end was a hold-up which God brought them back to his order....This book is elegant....17-961 Frank v. Gaos (03/20/2019)

[@BoundinProse]

Interesting! I was pleased with how it wrapped up as well! There were some scenes, especially when it gets into how Nichols was able to do the things he did that made my skin crawl. Thanks for joining me!