Icon A Novel edition by Georgia Briggs Literature Fiction eBooks
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Forget your old name. Forget your parents. These are the things Euphrosyne’s grandparents and counselor tell her. But if Orthodox Christianity is a lie, why did the icon so dramatically save her life? And what can she do to get the icon back? In a post-Christian America, where going to church, praying, or owning holy things means death, a twelve-year-old girl searches for the truth. Finding it may cost her everything.
Icon A Novel edition by Georgia Briggs Literature Fiction eBooks
Agree with the comments of the other two (as of 4/27/2017) reviewers in what they've said, far more eloquently than I ever could have. I got the Kindle version and read it straight through, almost without stopping, twice. And, I will read it again. Though short and easy to read, this is very serious and at times emotionally difficult material. This is fiction, but it somehow doesn't exactly read as fiction. Perhaps that's because, while in the U.S. a lot of us might like to believe this couldn't happen here, it absolutely could happen here. In living memory for many it happened in the Soviet Union, and it's happening in the Middle East right now. As the other reviewers note, Christians in the U.S. are not violently persecuted - yet. That being said, this, in my opinion, isn't the ultimate focus of this book. The absolute message is one of steadfast hope despite the trials of this world, and of trust in the salvation promised by our Lord Jesus Christ. Highly recommended.Product details
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Icon A Novel edition by Georgia Briggs Literature Fiction eBooks Reviews
This is truly an inspired and deeply emotional novel. I was immediately captivated by the well developed characters, the Orthodox life imagery and sense that it was all "too real". The ending brought me to tears and painted a mental image that I will not soon forget..well done Mrs. Briggs!
Icon is a dystopian, young adult novel that portrays a future in which those who profess the Christian faith (the Orthodox Church is singled out as being particularly heinous) are hunted down and killed.
I don't usually like present-tense writing, but the narrative is beautifully written and the supernatural elements (for lack of a better term; I don't want to spoil any of the plot details) provide moments of grace in the midst of bleak (and horrific) circumstances. I couldn't put the book down and read it in one sitting. Though not Orthodox, I found the portrayal of faith and perseverance in the face of persecution very encouraging.
I was shocked and pleasantly surprised when I read this novel. I originally purchased it for my daughter, but decided to read it myself. There is a painful beauty in the complex simplicity of the story that not only brings one to tears of sorrow, but also inspires ones faith and hope.
I agree with another reviewer that this may be a challenging read for one who is not Orthodox, as it is clearly written by and for Orthodox Christians. Parts my be confusing for those who are not familiar with the Orthodox Faith.
Well worth reading, again and again!
I am a fallen-away Orthodox Christian who, thanks to this book (and who knows what intercessions) might not be fallen away any more. What greater effect could a book have?
The premise of Christianity and religion being illegal and punishable by death in America is unusual, but just believable enough to make one uncomfortable wondering about the idea. What would happen? How would this law be enforced, and how quickly?
This story is told in the first person by twelve year old Euphrosyne (hope I spelled her name correctly!), beginning with the violent government-sanctioned killing of Christians, including Euphrosyne's parents, little sister and cousin.
The story is written in a very believable manner, and I read it in one day, because I could not put it down. It touched me emotionally, moving me to tears, and avoiding ugly crying only by the severest hold on my emotions.... Also awakening in me the wonder and beauty of Orthodox worship and Liturgy. The characters come across as believable people.
I would say that this is a mid-to-older teen book; I'm not sure how a young teen would react to what could feel like a very frightening concept. I'd consider the age of the young person and how mature they may be, how they handle the ideas of difficult or frightening dystopian society.
Personally, I found this an absorbing story that I couldn't stop reading, and do recommend it.
I am a grown man and a priest. I couldn't put this book down all day, until I finished it. Must confess, I almost cried a few times. This book is definitely for Orthodox Christian teenagers, would be a hard read for non-Orthodox. A bit heavy, but inspirational. Unexpected ending...
This book took me only 2 days to read it, partly because it was short and easy to read and partly because it was so suspenseful. It is aimed at teens or young adults even though the main character is 12 years old. The subject matter of the book is very intense and I found myself crying all the way through the book; though my main reasons for crying weren't from sadness, it was because of the beauty. The imagery in this book was amazing. So many beautiful things happen to Euphronsyne, even in the midst of tragedy. This provides a powerful lesson to forming minds, that even in the darkest of times, God is there and is taking care of you, sending helpers to you, and giving you comfort and strength.
I was going to rate this book 4 star mainly because the one disappointment I had in the book was that the actual story was just straightforward and not very developed. I found myself wishing it was longer and more in depth. In the end, however, I gave it 5 stars because of the powerful imagery woven throughout and because it is Orthodox Christian fiction! I hope this starts a trend. We need modern Orthodox fiction, and not just aimed at youth. For me personally, I experience more spiritual insight and comfort from fiction than I do from reading non-fiction. I've been on a quest to find fiction from an Orthodox perspective for a long time and have come up empty till now. I look forward to watching this author develop and write more.
Agree with the comments of the other two (as of 4/27/2017) reviewers in what they've said, far more eloquently than I ever could have. I got the version and read it straight through, almost without stopping, twice. And, I will read it again. Though short and easy to read, this is very serious and at times emotionally difficult material. This is fiction, but it somehow doesn't exactly read as fiction. Perhaps that's because, while in the U.S. a lot of us might like to believe this couldn't happen here, it absolutely could happen here. In living memory for many it happened in the Soviet Union, and it's happening in the Middle East right now. As the other reviewers note, Christians in the U.S. are not violently persecuted - yet. That being said, this, in my opinion, isn't the ultimate focus of this book. The absolute message is one of steadfast hope despite the trials of this world, and of trust in the salvation promised by our Lord Jesus Christ. Highly recommended.
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