Rachelle dekker s debut novel, the choosing, is powerful. The deranged male antagonist, who thinks he is holy and his actions are what god has called him to do is a prime example. See more ideas about first novel, book worms and ross marquand. Rachelle dekker is the daughter of my favorite author ted dekker, so needless to say, i was so excited to read her book and i was not disappointed, rachelle s debut novel is amazing, dwarfing her fathers debut something tells me she may have had a little help, whatever the case is its amazing. Alright, so when i started reading this book and got into mr. The choosing was a smooth, easy read that at times felt like a cassandra clare novel but at other times, felt like dekker s fathers influence drenched the pages not a bad thing. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the choosing a seer novel book 1. The choosing a seer novel book 1 kindle edition by. She knows its her duty to follow the true way of the. I think a lot of ted dekker fans might read this novel because of the name, but i was happy to conclude that rachelle is a talented author in her own right. Like the choosing, this book also took me awhile to get captived.
The calling, by rachelle dekker is the second book in her seer series. I received a complimentary copy of this book through the book club network for the purpose of. This collection combines three of rachelle deckkers dystopian novels into one volume for a great value. Buy a cheap copy of the choosing book by rachelle dekker. Rachelle dekker the calling i have enjoyed both the books i have read by rachelle and am enjoying them almost as much as i enjoy her dads work. Young adult category 2016 christy award finalist first novel category like all citizens s. The choosing is a 2016 christy awards finalist rachelle dekker. It was a great book, it left me looking forward to the next one and more by rachelle dekker. His advice and example have been extremely helpful, but the pressure to live up to his success can be prettymore i think probably a little of both. In a futuristic world with authoritarian leaders, chosen people and those relegated to menial places in society, love, hate, truth and lies, the choosing is full of action and mystery, hope and despair. The whole ceremony of the choosing was really interesting. She writes full time from her home in nashville, where she lives with her husband, daniel, and their diva cat blair.
Rachelle dekker born june 6, 1986 is the author of several novels, including the christy award winning, dystopian, fantasy novel the choosing, the first novel in the seer book series. The choosing a seer novel book 1 kindle edition by dekker. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Dekkers debut, the choosing, released in may 2015, and is listed as the first book in the seer series. The best part of the book, in my opinion, is the end. I really liked carrington, but it was harder to identify with remko. Like all citizens since the ruining, carrington hale knows the importance of this day. Rachelle dekkers debut novel, the choosing, is powerful. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the choosing.
Rachelle dekker is the daughter of my favorite author ted dekker, so needless to say, i was so excited to read her book and i was not disappointed, rachelle s debut novel is amazing, dwarfing her fathers debut something tells me she may have had a. Since this is a tyndale book, i expected a strong spiritual element, and. The debut novel from the daughter of thrillerfantasy novelist ted dekker introduces a 23rdcentury dystopia run according to a patchwork of holy writs from the. Because it is dystopian fiction there are a few things that you need to watch out for. Remko brant had never been so sure of anything as escaping the authority city with carrington hale. We follow carrington hale a woman raised in a society where a womans worth is based on being chosen as a bride. Rachelle dekker is the author of several novels, including the christy award winning, dystopian, fantasy novel the choosing, the first novel in the seer book series. The choosing is a very excellent book and i know rachelle dekker is going to go far in her writing career. Praise for the choosing the strong female heroine will appeal to teen readers, and adults and teens alike may also enjoy the themes of corruption and religion, absolute human power, and government as god. How did you come up with the story for the choosing.
She is the eldest daughter of new york times bestselling author, ted dekker. But then carrington is offered an unprecedented chance at the life shes always. Tyndale house publishers may 19th, 2015 summary not to be chosen would yield a cruel fate of my own making. But she never expected the moment shed spent a lifetime preparing for her choosing ceremony to end in disaster. Before i go to much further with my own thoughts, let me give you the official blurb for the choosing. The choosing ebook by rachelle dekker rakuten kobo. Of dystopian genre, the story grips the reader right from the beginning and is edge of the seat to the end. The choosing by rachelle dekker the story sanctuary. All other elements of the novel are drawn from the authors imagination. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders.
The oldest daughter of new york times bestselling author ted dekker, rachelle dekker was inspired early on to discover truth through the avenue of storytelling. Her debut novel, the choosing tyndale house, is a rich statement about the authors future and her impact on christian fiction. Handsome men softly led blushing young ladies around the dance floor while other girls looked on from corners, smiling with gleeful exuberance, all of them too consumed with their personal victories to notice the dread filling carringtons face. Dystopian fiction will totally be able to handle it. The oldest daughter of new york times bestselling author ted dekker, rachelle dekker was inspired early on to discover truth through storytelling. Compared to the length of the book, but man did they stick with you. I give the choosing 5 out of 5 hearts for keeping me reading late into the night and for being so awesome i may just have to read it again. May 19, 2015 choosing, the by rachelle dekker, 9781496402240, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Tosca lee whatever expectations you have of debut author, rachelle dekker, go ahead and put them aside. Rachelle, daughter to bestselling author, ted dekker, is carving out a space of her own.
Rachelle dekker definitely has the talent gene that her father, ted dekker, has. Rachelle dekker writes with confidence and authority in her debut novel. But she never expected the moment shed spent a lifetime preparing. Whatever expectations you have of debut author, rachelle dekker, go ahead and put them aside. Rachelle dekker talks about identity in her debut novel, the. The choosing by rachelle dekker book giveaways, books. Usa today describes the choosing as a quest of the heart. Highly recommend the choosing and so glad to have found a new favorite author. Rachelle dekker has a gift to completely gross you out in a really short passage.
Rachelle dekker born june 6, 1986 is the author of the christy award winning, dystopian, fantasy novel the choosing, the first novel in the seer book series. Review and content information for the choosing by rachelle dekker, a teen novel with dystopian and thriller elements. Young adult category 2016 christy award finalist first novel category like all citizens since the ruining, carrington hale knows the importance of this day. She is her fathers daughter, and his influence in her writing is obvious if you know him. The choosing seer, book 1 by rachelle dekker fantastic fiction.
Buy the paperback book the choosing by rachelle dekker at indigo. Review and content information for the choosing by rachelle dekker. The debut novel from the daughter of thrillerfantasy novelist ted dekker introduces a 23rdcentury dystopia run according to a patchwork of. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Jan 29, 2017 a board dedicated to my first novel, the choosing, out may 19th. I believe the flowers purpose is not to be beautiful. Where real people, events, establishments, organizations, or locales appear, they are used fictitiously. Publishers weekly the story vacillates between the sweetness of a tender. The choosing book pima county public library bibliocommons. The debut novel from the daughter of thrillerfantasy novelist ted dekker introduces a 23rdcentury dystopia run according to a patchwork of holy writs from the past known as veritas. Not to be chosen would yield a cruel fate of my own making.
The only issue i have is that see uses some story ideas which seem to mimic her father ted. Jun 03, 2015 the choosing by rachelle dekker about this book. There are a lot of wonderful things about this book to enjoy. New author rachelle dekker has written a ya dystopian novel that will grip your interest and keep you riveted to the end. So excited and honored to hear that the choosing has been nominated and is a finalist for the 2016 christy awards in both the first novel and young adult categories an emphatic thank you to all of you wonderful readers, blue monkeys, and fellow adventurers who have joined me on this journey youre support and enthusiasm are a constant encouragement to write on and explore through story. Carrington felt as though shed collided with a moving train. The deranged male antagonist, who thinks he is holy and his actions are what god has called him to. Mar 21, 2016 the calling, by rachelle dekker is the second book in her seer series. Overall i felt this book was very clean and appropriate for older teens and up. Ripped from her family, shell spend her days serving as a lint, the lowest level of society.
The truth is you have been made perfect and are wholly loved. Carrington hales choosing ceremony day a moment shed spent a lifetime preparing for ends in disaster when she is not chosen and is ripped from her family. In a futuristic world with authoritarian leaders, chosen people and those relegated to menial places in society, love, hate, truth and lies, the choosing is full of action and. Sometimes, the prose felt overwrought and distracted me from the story, but the story itself also exerted its strength and power to ensnare my interest from start. The choosing by rachelle dekker by kasey giard july 14, 2016 7. The choosing a seer novel book 1 kindle edition by dekker, rachelle. His advice and example have been extremely helpful, but the pressure to live up to his success can be pretty hindering at times. The calling, the second book of the seer series, takes us into a whirlwind of excitement right away. She graduated with a degree in communications and spent several years in marketing and corporate recruiting before making the transition to write full time.
The only thing about this book i disliked was how it made me super moody. The characters are interesting and the plot moves along at a nice pace. Chosen simply because you breathe, because you exist, because of who created you. The choosing was a smooth, easy read that at times felt like a cassandra clare novel but at other times, felt like dekkers fathers influence drenched the pages not a bad thing. Like the choosing, this book is told by many points of view, which is nice because you get an inside scoop of what is going on. Publishers weekly a stunning debut, masterfully written and filled with deep questions of the spirit. Read the choosing by rachelle dekker available from rakuten kobo. Like ted dekker, rachelle s father, this is a first book in what as called the seer series all books within it i will buy. The choosing book hennepin county library bibliocommons.
Her characters are believable even when they are not likeable. Remko brant had never been so sure of anything as escaping the. May 20, 2015 the choosing is the debut novel of rachelle dekker, daughter of ted dekker. Rachelle dekker the choosing read and download epub, pdf. Library of congress cataloginginpublication data dekker, rachelle. Since i hadnt read book 1 the choosing, i felt more than a little bit lost. Rachelle dekker audio books, best sellers, author bio. She won a christy award for her critically acclaimed debut novel, the choosing, which was followed by two more books in the seer series. A very clever weaving in of the gospel in a futuristic fiction story. The choosing seer, book 1 by rachelle dekker book cover, description, publication history. The room around her echoed with sweet laughter and flirtation. Rachelle dekker has grasped and articulated a truth that this generation desperately needs to understand.