Between Two Fires by Christopher Buehlman (SPOILERS)

Between Two Fires by Christopher Buehlman (SPOILERS) | Book Review & Analysis

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The book: Between Two Fires is a 2012 period piece horror novel by Christopher Buehlman. (www.thriftbooks.com/w/between...)
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@n8g496 Ай бұрын

Man, that was a great review. I just finished the novel, and I enjoyed it deeply! As an Orthodox Christian, I appreciated the sacrifical love aspect.

@santiagogodoy8211 11 ай бұрын

Its honestly refreshing to hear another Christian talk about this book. I feel that, even though Buehlman is agnostic, he captured something infinitely true about the beauty of the gospel, grace and redemption. I kept seeing a lot of readers who were very confused at some of the themes and references to Christ, and I didn't realize how much it resonated with me on a spiritual level until I realized that I had taken some of the knowledge I have as a Christian for granted. Great review! And I'll have to check out that bourbon too.

@AnalysisWithAlex 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I am glad you liked it! I can see why many might get confused why this book is so heavy on Christian themes yet has such a bleak and dark tone at times. I think a lot of people are not used to having to juggle those things sometimes (at least in the United States), but I find it really enriching for my spiritual life. I actually have my first book list video in the works, and I think you might find some others on there you would like, given what you've shared here. Be on the lookout for it here soon.

@crunchbuttsteak8741 Жыл бұрын

That book helped me get out of a depressive episode last year, one of my favorite novels ever

@AnalysisWithAlex Жыл бұрын

Wow! That's incredible! I could see that. I feel this book has a lot of beauty and hope to offer. It certainly has gotten up there for me in my favorites, too. Thank you for sharing!

@dancingpotplant 11 ай бұрын

I'm dipping in and out of one of those episodes at the moment so your comment makes me even more intrigued about the book.

@AnalysisWithAlex 11 ай бұрын

I am sorry that you are going through that. I encourage you to check it out. I find that having hopeful and meaningful stories around when going through those episodes has helped me a lot in the past, and I think this book fulfills that.

@MrXenacrates 3 ай бұрын

I finished Between Two Fires a few days ago, and was absolutely floored. So glad to hear a thorough, theological perspective on this.

@AnalysisWithAlex 3 ай бұрын

I still think about it from time to time. Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video!

@batchthirteen4324 7 ай бұрын

I have watched six different reviews of this book now, and this is the best one. How nice that you actually read the whole book first! Almost none of the other reviewers bothered to. As an atheist, I found it was the use of magical realism that made the religious moments so good. Each character had a unique relationship with God, too, that was explored so well before resolving. I had the experience of feeling like I was reading a collection of old folk tales woven together to make this story - probably due to the early chapters way of breaking events up. It made the story feel timeless is a great way. Anyway, great job, man. Love what you had to say.

@AnalysisWithAlex 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this comment and for watching! I'm shocked others would even consider talking about it before reading the whole thing. Totally agree about how it already feels timeless.