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this was a really unique read, I was not expecting the main character to fight for Heaven. It was really well done and interesting.
*This review may contain spoilers.*
Wow, where do I begin? This book takes you on an incredible journey with four delinquent teens through heaven. Sounds simple enough, but the unique sequence of events take you along for the ride—giving you the opportunity to witness the amazing growth of the boys into men. There are great moral points made in this book that can be relatable to readers of all ages, and I'm happy to say I was left with a joyful feeling in the conclusion of it all. The notable issues with this book are multiple grammatical errors and some repetition in phrases. I would've liked to have more insight into the personal worlds of Adam's three friends, however I did enjoy the character development of Adam. Some parts felt rushed, such as when Adam learns how to wield the power of the staff, but others feel too dragged out—such as when the human army is traveling to the riff. All in all, I think this was a great execution of an intense and creative story line. With a little fine tuning I believe this book would be movie worthy!
To the author: I don't know if you're able to see reader's highlighted passages, but I highlighted every grammatical error I came across—hope this helps!
*****A huge thank you to NetGalley and David Wickenden for providing me with a free copy of your book in exchange for a review. I thoroughly enjoyed your work and look forward to other creations of yours!
After four boys are sent to a rehabilitation camp, they quickly learn that not only are they capable of saving the world, but the world is depending on them.
This is a wonderful coming of age story, following the four friends as they learn lessons about good and evil, along with how to believe in themselves and each other. The plot is engaging, and although the characters could possess more depth, Given the action driven plot, this isn't the end of the world, but it would help the story really stand out had the characters been given just a little more depth.
There were also a number of typos throughout the story. None of them are jarring, but it can be irritating, nonetheless.
I would recommend this story to reluctant readers, or readers who lack confidence in themselves. Although I would not use this as a teaching novel, it is one I would recommend to my students for enjoyment.
Wow!... What an amazing book! Such a refreshing read!
I am blown away by this easy read. I didn't have many hopes initially but was pleasantly surprised once I got into the first few chapters.
The only book that seems remotely close to this one is Ender Game, only because it has the same concept that kids are to save the world/heaven in this case. Other than that, this is a very unique read, that is unlike anything I have read before. There is no romance of any sort, purely adventure, found family, and brotherhood.
If you're looking for a unique easy read, I highly recommend this book. Wickenden does a fantastic job of including every religion in his description of heaven, making nobody feel left out. As well, there are many diverse characters.
The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is that I thought the ending was slow and rushed, but in all the wrong places; as well there were a few mentions of 'unmanly tears' or 'unmanly emotions,' which I did not find was necessary to mention, but was.
In For Heaven's Sake, Adam, Rob, Freddy and Ian are sent to a juvenile boot camp for different crimes. The camp was supposed to be educational but turned out to be a living hell as the officials at the camp quickly started taking advantage of them. They all decide to run away. However, they find themselves in Heaven which is under attack. They are all recruited to help the inhabitants of heaven protect themselves against the aliens' assault.
This was an interesting story. I particularly liked how the gods of different religions ended up in the same place. My only issue here was that I would have loved to see and hear more of the heaven the author dreamt up. The description of heaven sounded as if only the deities, the armies and the aliens were the only ones there. I would have loved to have a better idea of where the story took place, both on earth and in heaven.
The character development could have been a little better. I did like the different chapters based on different points of view. I would have liked some more to get a better idea of how the others besides Adam was doing throughout the adventure. There were also quite a few typos throughout.
Based on this story, I would probably try another book by the author. Or I may not. I'm really not too sure.
This book can be read by teens and adults who enjoy sci-fi / fantasy. There was very mild sexual content which was basically a culture shock incident. There were also no obscenities but there was some violence.
Acting out because of his grief at the loss of his grandfather had sent Adam to Juvenile boot camp. Protecting the inmates from the brutal guards taught him leadership, loyalty, and friendship. Adam and his friends escape boot camp, but find themselves transported to Heaven, which they find under siege. This was a great book and I enjoyed reading this action book.