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. Rachelle dekker talks about identity in her debut novel. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Select the save target as, save link as, or download linked file as option on the popup menu.
The choosing ebook by rachelle dekker rakuten kobo. She knows its her duty to follow the true way of the authority. The oldest daughter of new york times bestselling author ted dekker, rachelle dekker was inspired early on to discover truth through storytelling. 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. Like ted dekker, rachelles father, this is a first book in what as called the seer series all books within it i will buy. The choosing a seer novel book 1 kindle edition by dekker, rachelle. Every girl just lives for the chance to be chosen when she reaches the age.
Young adult category 2016 christy award finalist first novel category like all citizens s. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. The choosing is one of those books that will grab hold of you and refuse to let you go until its finished with you and the main focus of the story is something that i have had difficulty with all my life. It kept my attention and i had it read in two days. The choosing by rachelle dekker audiobook download. Most books i love that happens when you choose what you read but occasionally one lets me down. The choosing is an exceptionally well written novel. We follow carrington hale a woman raised in a society where a womans worth is based on being chosen as a bride. See all books authored by rachelle dekker, including the choosing, and the calling, and more on. 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.
Like all citizens since the ruining, carrington hale knows the importance of this day. The choosing is a fastpaced thriller that keeps readers in awe to the very end. The choosing by rachelle dekker is an intriguing and spellbinding novel that is the first in her seer novel series. Jan 29, 2017 a board dedicated to my first novel, the choosing, out may 19th.
The only issue i have is that see uses some story ideas which seem to mimic her father ted. Rachelle dekker the choosing read and download epub, pdf. However, once i started reading, it did not take me long to realize that rachelle dekkers talent speaks for itself. Rachelle dekker definitely has the talent gene that her father, ted dekker, has. But she never expected the moment shed spent a lifetime preparing for her choosing ceremony to end in disaster.
The choosing seer, book 1 by rachelle dekker fantastic fiction. I also really appreciated the risks rachelle dekker took. Choose a location to save the file, then click the save button. I know this aspect of the choosing disturbed some people, but i found it really thoughtprovoking how she addressed taking the bible out of context. The choosing seer, book 1 by rachelle dekker book cover, description, publication history. Ripped from her family, shell spend her days serving as a lint, the lowest level of society. I did not expect her books to be anywhere as good as they would. The deranged male antagonist, who thinks he is holy and his actions are what god has called him to do is a prime example. 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. Rachelle dekker is the christy awardwinning author of the choosing, the calling, and the returning in the seer series. See more ideas about first novel, book worms and ross marquand. His advice and example have been extremely helpful, but the pressure to. Looking at pictures of rachelle dekker, it is difficult to believe she could know anything about having a low selfworth but if she never experienced it, she clearly did her research. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone.
The authors father is tedd dekker, and ill be honest when i say that his books scare the living daylights out of me and ive had horrible nightmares from reading just an article he wrote. 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. But she never expected the moment shed spent a lifetime preparing forher choosing ceremonyto end in disaster. The choosing a seer novel book 1 kindle edition by. 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. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Her characters are believable even when they are not likeable. Read the choosing by rachelle dekker available from rakuten kobo. Ill admit that what first drew my attention to rachelle dekkers debut novel, the choosing, was her familial connection to ted dekker, whose books i have loved for many, many years. Reviews of a variety of books, with emphasis on the christian genre. In fact, im pretty sure all of the dystopian fiction books i have read has been because my best friend recommended them. She writes full time from her home in nashville, where she lives with her husband, daniel, and their diva cat blair. Ripped from her family, shell spend her days serving a. Rachelle dekker books list of books by author rachelle dekker.
See all books authored by rachelle dekker, including the choosing, and the calling, and more on thriftbooks. She is the eldest daughter of new york times bestselling author, ted dekker. Dystopian fiction will totally be able to handle it. Not to be chosen would yield a cruel fate of my own making. Rachelle dekker writes with confidence and authority in her debut novel. Carrington hale has come to the age of the choosing. I was so engrossed in this book that i started to think it was really happening.
Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. The choosing by rachelle dekker the story sanctuary. A very clever weaving in of the gospel in a futuristic fiction story. The choosing by rachelle dekker is an excellent novel. 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. The way certain characters in this book twisted the bible around to fit their agenda is something that far too many people do, and it is. In this mindbending thriller, fatherdaughter writing team ted dekker and rachelle dekker triumph in their faultlessly structured and deconstructed world of religious extremism.
Alright, so when i started reading this book and got into mr. But she never expected the moment shed spent a lifetime preparing forher choosing ceremonyto end in. I really enjoyed it and cant wait for book 2 in the seer series. She won a christy award for her critically acclaimed debut novel, the choosing, which was followed by two more books in the seer series. Rachelle dekker is the oldest of ted dekkers children, and her writing style demonstrates a similar flair to his novels but with her own unique twists. The oldest daughter of new york times bestselling author ted dekker, rachelle was inspired early on to discover truth through the avenue of storytelling. The choosing is a very excellent book and i know rachelle dekker is going to go far in her writing career. It is never personal towards the author, publishing house, or editorit is just my personal reading experience.
The choosing by rachelle dekker had caught my eye for quite awhile now and i finally picked it up on our weekend getaway. Choosing, the by rachelle dekker, 9781496402240, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Since i have all of ted dekkers books i can see this. The choosing by rachelle dekker i sometimes wonder when i hear of a novel written by the child of a famous author. Description like all citizens since the ruining, carrington hale knows the importance of this day. His advice and example have been extremely helpful, but the pressure to live up to his success can be pretty hindering at times. Rachelle dekker books list of books by author rachelle. Review and content information for the choosing by rachelle dekker, a teen novel with dystopian and thriller elements. She is her fathers daughter, and his influence in her writing is obvious if you know him. It was a great book, it left me looking forward to the next one and more by rachelle dekker. Rachelle graduated with a degree in communications and spent. Its always a good day when you hear your book hit a bestseller list. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. In the choosing, rachelle dekker offers readers an astounding debut novel that paints a stark picture of an alltooplausible dystopian society.
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