Publisher's Description:
A Powerful Novelization from Bestselling Author Angela Hunt. Epic in scope, yet deeply personal, this novelization offers a unique perspective on the story of the resurrection. Roman Tribune Clavius is assigned by Pilate to keep the radical followers of the recently executed Yeshua from stealing the body and inciting revolution. When the body goes missing despite his precautions, Clavius must hunt it down.
His investigation leads him from the halls of Herod Antipas to the Garden of Gethsemane and brings him in touch with believer and doubter alike. But as the body still remains missing, Clavius commits to a quest for the truth--and answers that will not only shake his life but echo throughout all of history.
I listened to this on audiobook during one of my many road trips to go see my mom. I have watched the movie several times and love it but have not watched it in over a year. The novelization was written by one of my favorite authors. The movie is so interesting seeing Jesus and the crucifiction and ressurection through the eyes of a battle worn, hard hearted Roman centurian. It really made me think what it might have been like. I must admit, though, that with the novelization I was very confused for a good portion of the listening because I could not for the life of me remember the female character in the movie and she is a major part of the book with the chapters rotating back and forth between her voice and Clavius' voice. Turns out, in the author's notes the character was the author's addition. She explains it this way:
"As I wrote, I tired my best to properly represent Scripture, history and the Risen film/screenplay. Though the premise - what would the resurrection look like through the eyes of a Roman tribune? - is entirely fictional, I took a few small liberties for the sake of the story."
"A screenplay is not nearly as long as a novel, so of course I found it necessary to add several additional developments in order to flesh out the story".
I sort of wish there had been a note to that in the beginning of the story to avoid the confusion for ones such as myself who have seen and are a fan of the movie. Some of her additions might not sit well with some Christian readers but it was a reflection of what the history and times might have presented and as always with the story of Christ there is redemption woven into the telling. The audiobook was a good listen. I thought the two voice actors did a good job in acting and narrating the voices. Had I not seen the movie several times I probably would have enjoyed this better as I would not have been distracted with trying to remember characters. But because I did, the movie ran in my head during Clavius' chapters, and kind of stalled with the other characters voice. All in all, it was a good listen, but not what I expected.
I rated it 7.5/10
1 comment:
This sounds interesting. I don't think I had heard of either the film or book. That would be confusing if you'd seen the movie and there were new characters added in the book. I'm always a little wary of biblical fiction because they usually have to add something to it and there are such differences of opinion about what's okay. I can usually separate in my mind what's from the Bible and what's added in, but I get concerned about unchurched people thinking the whole thing is from the Bible.
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