A Voice in the Wind by Francine Rivers (Mark of the Lion Series)

This was a great book, very well written. I applaud Francine for the imagination and history behind this book. I can see a lot of work went into writing this book. Though I have to wonder, this being 7th larger book that I have read from Francine Rivers, it seems a trend that the character has to test out every path in life before getting it right. Julia....oh my word! Is there really people out there that selfish? Yeah there is, and it blows my mind. She has an arranged marriage, then married a guy she loves, then marries a homosexual so she can live how she wants. (I feel like she's bound to remarry in one of the other books) Then she is pregnant and aborts her baby, then pregnant again and orders her son killed (though he is not killed). When will she get it right. I feel like the book was a little long. It could have been shortened. I feel like I need to take a break before I start the next one.
On the other hand I want to be like Hadassah. Her devotion to God even though she went through all those trials, and even to be sentenced to death. The love Hadassah has for Julia is incredible. Without God she would not have been the woman she was. It made me think, am I that devoted to God? Would I stand up for Christ even if it meant my death? Would I love my master just as unconditionally?
I love Francine Rivers telling of the story and how she incorporated John and the other Christian's of that time. She does a really great job with incorporating scripture, history and her own imagination.
Definitely worth the read. Though I will admit it took me a few months to finish this one. With the my two kids, and life. I hope the next one takes a lot less time. I also hope to write more frequently.