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The Rise of Light: A Novel

The Rise of Light: A Novel

byOlivia Hawker
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Sandra L
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 1 September 2022
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Well written, interesting story. I enjoyed this one much more than One for the Blackbird, One for the Crow. I didn't really get the relationship between the brother and sister, or the extremely unChristian-like behaviour of the father and found those to be unrealistic. What stood out for me was the insight into how extreme religious beliefs create a prison for their followers. In this case it's Mormonism but applies to any fundamentalist sect.
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EHinkson
4.0 out of 5 stars Spoiler Alert!
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on 9 September 2021
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I moved to Rexburg Idaho two months after the (spoiler alert!) flood and saw the devastation it left behind. I also experienced some of the close-mindedness of the community, but not from a family member. Her depiction is pretty close to accurate in portraying the marriage meat-market of the singles wards in the community.

I have never experienced anything close to the family dynamics that are at the center of the book, but did know of a very few who did. Most people in this culture are (like Sandy) very loving and supportive to their families and not the crazies this book makes people of this faith out to be. That said, there are always extremists in every religion.

When I started this book I had no idea what it was about and nearly stopped reading it. There is enough hatred in the world right now I wasn't sure if I could handle it hitting so close to home, but I did finish it. I thought the way the father totally changed in the end was far-fetched. Most people I've met would never do such a turn-around in their personality. I also was very uncomfortable with the secret that Aran and Tamsin shared, but other than that I enjoyed the book.
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Jess
4.0 out of 5 stars Not Olivia Hawker's best
Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 25 August 2021
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I enjoyed this book but not as much as I have enjoyed this writer's other books (I have now read all three). It took a fair while to really get going and I felt it was slightly too long. However, the disaster scene at the end of the book was horrifying and so well written I felt as though I was there. My heart was in my mouth and I got quite upset about it. It is just a shame that most of the rest of the book did not live up to it. Still, it was a good story and although I would not place it at the top of my reading list of books to read again it was quite engrossing.
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Don
4.0 out of 5 stars In search of a perfect life by way of family
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on 29 January 2022
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A young woman trying to escape her troubled family and life,decides to join the Mormon faith.She moved to a small town and believed that her life would change for the better. But as we know the grass is not always greener. The Author is a master of describing characters and their feelings. Her love of outdoors and nature comes through vividly. I have enjoyed all her books and will watch for others.
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caryne lucas
4.0 out of 5 stars It touched me
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on 25 September 2021
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I really liked this book. It wasn’t a “stay up till 1 am book” but it was a maybe I can sneak in a chapter or two at lunch book. It reminded me how many families are dysfunctional. How things are so important to you early in life but when you look back you think Why did I waste all that energy. I recommend!
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J G
4.0 out of 5 stars A Poignantly written Narrative!
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on 16 November 2021
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This novel was poignantly written. The plot was filled with adversity, spirituality, love, and forgiveness. Moreover, the characters were well developed and were interesting. I loved the author's use of vivid descriptions which created a reverent tone. Overall, this was an outstanding narrative.
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TPYCNU
4.0 out of 5 stars Good study of family dysfunction
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on 13 September 2021
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This is a good treatise of how parental values, misapplied, can wreak havoc on their children’s lives. I was drawn to reading about the resilience and strength of the children despite how they were brought up. The evolution of the story was too drawn out for me at times, but I was hooked enough to finish reading it to find out how it all ended.
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arnie
4.0 out of 5 stars Well written
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on 18 December 2021
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Very well written , although at times hard to swallow the reality of religious oppression in regards to women as children.
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JoAnn R
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Read
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on 9 December 2021
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A great story connecting the unconnectable, religion, art, literal and interpretation of heart matters. Glad for a happy ending! Read!
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Leorah A. Zilberman
4.0 out of 5 stars Not a fan of Mormonism
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on 2 October 2021
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Even though the Mormon church had a huge role in this novel, the issues addressed are universal. Any community that restricts itself in such a way suffers similar problems. Dysfunctional families exist across cultures and religions.
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