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Genesis Trilogy #3
A Crown in the Stars
A Crown in the Stars follows the growing rebellion of mankind as the tribes of the earth continue building the great tower begun by Nimr-Rada (commonly known as Nimrod). After the Most High Himself thwarts their plans by confounding human speech, He comforts His followers by revealing to them the identity of Avram, father of the tribe that will bring forth their savior, the Promised One.
432 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2005
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Kacy Barnett-Gramckow
9 books96 followersSome of Kacy's works have appeared devotionals such as Seasons of a Woman's Heart, and God's Abudance for Women. She also has written under the pen name of R.J. Larson, and Elizabeth Larson, as seen in A Moment A Day, and The Women's Devotional Bible. Kacy also writes inspirational fantasy fiction as R. J. Larson.
When Kacy is not relaxing with her books and writing, she is working, cooking, tatting, spoiling other people's kids, and enjoying her family.
When Kacy is not relaxing with her books and writing, she is working, cooking, tatting, spoiling other people's kids, and enjoying her family.
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October 21, 2017
The descendents of Noah are in rebellion against the Most High by building the Great City and the Tower to reach the Heavens. This book brings the Biblical story of the Tower of Babel to life. I hadn't given it much thought how much grief it would have cost to have been separated from loved ones. It also caused much sorrow to have the younger generations die before their elders. This was an enlightening account of a sad but necessary time in early history.
June 29, 2017
This story lagged a bit in the middle. However, that didn't keep me from loving and hugging all these books.
At the end of the book, my heart was hurting at what sin has cost our world.
There was so much emotion in all three of these stories that I just want to hug all the books. One of the best series I have ever read. I know that it will stick with me for a long time.
At the end of the book, my heart was hurting at what sin has cost our world.
There was so much emotion in all three of these stories that I just want to hug all the books. One of the best series I have ever read. I know that it will stick with me for a long time.
March 29, 2018
Fantastic Biblical Fiction!
“A Crown In The Stars” is the third book of “The Genesis Trilogy“. It’s an excellent read to stand alone, even better when read in order with the other two.
This book starts in the time frame that The Tower Of Babel Is being built. As it continues you get a taste of what life may have been in the biblical time on the plains of Shinar, As well as those who continue to stay away from the city areas and not follow Nimrod.
The heroin of the story has a sense of humor that makes you fall in love with her.
When The Most High decides its time to scatter the languages, I was so impressed! I’m not going to completely spoil it, but it was totally different than I had read in previous fiction about this time era. I loved it!
The only way to really continue the story would be continue on with Abram. He’s a stand alone book unto himself. You hate to see the series or book end, but it ended very well.
The reason I gave it 4 Stars was there were times, to me, the book would drag and seem to go very slow. Once I made it 1/2 way it changed in to an “I can’t put it down” book.
The characters in the first book carry through the series however, the second and third book have additional characters further down the genealogical line.
If you love or like biblical fiction then, I highly recommend this book.The characters are believable and likable. The storyline flows very well. Each book is excellent to read on its own however, as I said before, it is better to read all three books together, in my opinion.
“A Crown In The Stars” is the third book of “The Genesis Trilogy“. It’s an excellent read to stand alone, even better when read in order with the other two.
This book starts in the time frame that The Tower Of Babel Is being built. As it continues you get a taste of what life may have been in the biblical time on the plains of Shinar, As well as those who continue to stay away from the city areas and not follow Nimrod.
The heroin of the story has a sense of humor that makes you fall in love with her.
When The Most High decides its time to scatter the languages, I was so impressed! I’m not going to completely spoil it, but it was totally different than I had read in previous fiction about this time era. I loved it!
The only way to really continue the story would be continue on with Abram. He’s a stand alone book unto himself. You hate to see the series or book end, but it ended very well.
The reason I gave it 4 Stars was there were times, to me, the book would drag and seem to go very slow. Once I made it 1/2 way it changed in to an “I can’t put it down” book.
The characters in the first book carry through the series however, the second and third book have additional characters further down the genealogical line.
If you love or like biblical fiction then, I highly recommend this book.The characters are believable and likable. The storyline flows very well. Each book is excellent to read on its own however, as I said before, it is better to read all three books together, in my opinion.
February 18, 2019
In the conclusion to the Genesis series, the focus is on Shoshannah, the daughter of Keren, and the great great great granddaughter of Noah. She looks exactly like her mother; and when she is taken by her uncle to the Great City, she is kidnapped. The descendants of Noah, other than Shoshannah's tribe, have strayed from the Most High and are now idol worshippers and involved in the building of The Tower of Babel. Evil has run rampant in the Great City and the entire city is pointed toward building the Tower of Babel to Heaven. When the multitude of languages appeared and dispersion began, the book ends with the entrance of Abraham, the first Patriarch.
The author's concluding book in the Genesis series is well written, paints a good picture of what life must have been like during those times based on just a few verses from Genesis, and contains plenty of action. Although speculative, it definitely makes the reader feel what life must have been like during this evil time period. Once again, the name pronunciation/explanation and the genealogy chart are at the end; but at least this time I knew to check for it before I began.
An excellent Biblical fiction series that I would definitely recommend for reading along with the Book of Genesis.
The author's concluding book in the Genesis series is well written, paints a good picture of what life must have been like during those times based on just a few verses from Genesis, and contains plenty of action. Although speculative, it definitely makes the reader feel what life must have been like during this evil time period. Once again, the name pronunciation/explanation and the genealogy chart are at the end; but at least this time I knew to check for it before I began.
An excellent Biblical fiction series that I would definitely recommend for reading along with the Book of Genesis.
April 19, 2018
I liked many aspects of A Crown in the Stars,the final book in Barnett-Gramckow's trilogy, however, some of the events and plot seem contrived and are difficult to believe. Still, the author's depiction of the confusion of languages and the dispersion of people was imaginative, creative and believable. I was disappointed, though .
I did like the main characters Shoshanna and Kal who were likeable and at times quite brave. Also, as in her other novels in the series, the author's depiction of the culture and customs of the ancient world was intriguing and created a captivating mystique for the story that draws the reader in. Overall, a fascinating depiction of ancient biblical stories and persons that evokes a sense of wonder and curiosity within readers, particularly students of the Bible.
I did like the main characters Shoshanna and Kal who were likeable and at times quite brave. Also, as in her other novels in the series, the author's depiction of the culture and customs of the ancient world was intriguing and created a captivating mystique for the story that draws the reader in. Overall, a fascinating depiction of ancient biblical stories and persons that evokes a sense of wonder and curiosity within readers, particularly students of the Bible.
August 31, 2019
A Fitting Crown...
to the Genesis Trilogy by Kacy Barnett-Gramckow. This final book kept me up to the wee hours, captivated by this reconstruction of what might have happened and what did occur. Layering flesh upon the Bible's sparse account of humanity's ancient history, Kacy Barnett-Gramckow's insightful, yet compelling, storytelling plunges the reader back in time to highlight ancient flaws currently arising in modernity's suppositions that will lead to the final destruction of planet earth. Yet, Scripture foretells that Biblical warnings will be ignored, and God will be denied bringing inevitable devastation...but with God's loving intervention, a way will be made for those who accept His Word. Excellent series with a vital message for our times. Well written, Kacy Barnett-Gramckow, well done.
to the Genesis Trilogy by Kacy Barnett-Gramckow. This final book kept me up to the wee hours, captivated by this reconstruction of what might have happened and what did occur. Layering flesh upon the Bible's sparse account of humanity's ancient history, Kacy Barnett-Gramckow's insightful, yet compelling, storytelling plunges the reader back in time to highlight ancient flaws currently arising in modernity's suppositions that will lead to the final destruction of planet earth. Yet, Scripture foretells that Biblical warnings will be ignored, and God will be denied bringing inevitable devastation...but with God's loving intervention, a way will be made for those who accept His Word. Excellent series with a vital message for our times. Well written, Kacy Barnett-Gramckow, well done.
July 4, 2018
I felt the start of the book was too similar to the first book in the series, however, I kept reading because this author does such a great job of characterization.
My favourite section was when the languages were confused. It was the best 'interpretation' .of what might have happened when suddenly people could not understand everyone.
Overall, I enjoyed the book, as I did the rest of the series. (And I checked, Abram was alive before Shem died. Whether they met is not recorded but it is an interesting thought.)
My favourite section was when the languages were confused. It was the best 'interpretation' .of what might have happened when suddenly people could not understand everyone.
Overall, I enjoyed the book, as I did the rest of the series. (And I checked, Abram was alive before Shem died. Whether they met is not recorded but it is an interesting thought.)
December 10, 2018
More the same
I loved book 1 of the series which is a fictionalized account of the flood told the point of view of the wives . Book 2 takes a few lines of scripture about Nimrod and turns that into an entire book , taking great liberties with scripture . I was hoping the book 3 would be more like book one but, unfortunately, it was very much like to . It took the account of the Tower of Babel and expanded it in a way that had less to do with faith and more to do with " the perils of Pauline". An adventure rather then a faith inspiring book.
I loved book 1 of the series which is a fictionalized account of the flood told the point of view of the wives . Book 2 takes a few lines of scripture about Nimrod and turns that into an entire book , taking great liberties with scripture . I was hoping the book 3 would be more like book one but, unfortunately, it was very much like to . It took the account of the Tower of Babel and expanded it in a way that had less to do with faith and more to do with " the perils of Pauline". An adventure rather then a faith inspiring book.
November 8, 2017
Beautiful
After reading many historical biblical novels, this by far carried me along as if it were part of our story. For the first time, I didn't long to be the heroine, because I am partnered in this lovely account of our ancient father Noah.
Without overdetailing, Kacy allows the reader a perfect picture as if you are there seeing with your own eyes.
Wonderfully written, must read all three books together.
Christina Donato
After reading many historical biblical novels, this by far carried me along as if it were part of our story. For the first time, I didn't long to be the heroine, because I am partnered in this lovely account of our ancient father Noah.
Without overdetailing, Kacy allows the reader a perfect picture as if you are there seeing with your own eyes.
Wonderfully written, must read all three books together.
Christina Donato
March 5, 2018
Excellent as the 1st two!!!
Brilliant! Barnett-Gramkow has woven a beautiful thought provoking story that captures the reader and places them back in history. She has done her research!!! Thank you Kacy for writing as you do! He is glorified!!! This trilogy will be a definite favorite and I am looking forward to rereading again!
Brilliant! Barnett-Gramkow has woven a beautiful thought provoking story that captures the reader and places them back in history. She has done her research!!! Thank you Kacy for writing as you do! He is glorified!!! This trilogy will be a definite favorite and I am looking forward to rereading again!
May 4, 2019
Fabulous!!!
I loved this book, I would only recommend these books, only to readers who may have a really good background knowledge of the Bible and who the characters represents. I enjoy the plots and the love story, which makes it entertaining. Most of all I feel the authors love of God present from the beginning to the end.
I loved this book, I would only recommend these books, only to readers who may have a really good background knowledge of the Bible and who the characters represents. I enjoy the plots and the love story, which makes it entertaining. Most of all I feel the authors love of God present from the beginning to the end.
May 2, 2024
Beautifully done!
No words can describe this book accurately for me. I loved all of it. Historically interwoven information with such a great storyline. I would recommend it over and over again. For a great study and for a great story. This was only my second time reading it. I can't wait for the next time.
No words can describe this book accurately for me. I loved all of it. Historically interwoven information with such a great storyline. I would recommend it over and over again. For a great study and for a great story. This was only my second time reading it. I can't wait for the next time.
January 6, 2026
It was still a nice read but too long and not coherent enough for me to be enjoyable even if it was based on a biblical story. Very little character development. While a bit more of a redmeptionarc could have elevated the storyline instead of it being about heritage and automatically being morally "good". I get why, but it's still a fictional story and could still do with better characters.
July 20, 2017
The first time I read this series, this was my least favorite of the trilogy. This time, however, I enjoyed it as much as the previous two. It gave food for thought, which I enjoy in a book. Definitely one of my favorite Biblical fiction series.
February 6, 2018
There was a time when men lived more than a hundred years. dred years
Men worshiped strange Gods held women captive especially if they were different. But there were those who worshiped the Most High.A great book.
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Men worshiped strange Gods held women captive especially if they were different. But there were those who worshiped the Most High.A great book.
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February 14, 2020
Genesis Trilogy
I really enjoyed this whole trilogy. I love to read fiction based on the bible, and this really was fascinating. Plus it was exciting, I couldn't put it down. As soon as I finished the trilogy, I started it over and read it through again.
I really enjoyed this whole trilogy. I love to read fiction based on the bible, and this really was fascinating. Plus it was exciting, I couldn't put it down. As soon as I finished the trilogy, I started it over and read it through again.
June 22, 2018
Eternal conflict
Enjoyable reading. It helps to see biblical characters in a more humanistic way. They lived to serve God but experienced life and problems just as we do today
Enjoyable reading. It helps to see biblical characters in a more humanistic way. They lived to serve God but experienced life and problems just as we do today
April 8, 2019
Best of the series. A lot more engaging.
August 3, 2019
Beautiful, gripping story
I loved the entire story. The history of Babylon, the confusing of the languages, the shortened lifespans, and Abram himself.... come alive.
I loved the entire story. The history of Babylon, the confusing of the languages, the shortened lifespans, and Abram himself.... come alive.
September 29, 2020
I struggled with this final book in the trilogy. I did not feel able to care for the characters and the story as it was told compared to the first two books.
March 17, 2011
A Crown in the Stars is the third book in the Genesis Trilogy by Kacy Barnett-Gramckow, and once again Gramckow has astounded me. Written from the view point of a follower of God and a descendant of Noah's comes the story of the Tower of Babel. Beautifully penned and vastly gripping, I felt myself being whisked into Shoshannah's life. I didn't have a hard time burying myself within the pages of this incredible book. I did find that the first one remains my favorite, but Gramckow didn't disappoint with this novel.
Shoshannah was an great character who was sensible, caring, and selfless. I found her to be a lot like her mom, Keren, who was forced into the same city in the previous books and held hostage there. Shoshannah's faith stood strong during all of her trials and having to deal with Keren's sister, now queen of the Great City, and her selfish personality and whims. I felt bad for her as she was torn away from her betrothed, Kaleb. Shoshannah was a great example of strength and how to handle hard times.
Kaleb was, to put it mildly, awesome. It took me a little while to come to really like him, but by the middle of the book I loved him. He reminded me of a friend of mine and made me laugh. He was so protective and would do anything to keep Shoshannah from harm- something that I really admire and find sweet in a man! He was courageous and didn't care about his own safety as long as his girl was safe. He was so awesome and I don't think anyone could dislike Kaleb after completing this book.
I only had one small problem with the story, which was actually just a personal preference - I really liked Adoniyram and was extremely disappointed with how his story ended. I won't say how as I don't want to give anything in the book away, but I must say I was hoping for more. Though he was on the wrong side of the fence, I really enjoyed his character and wanted him to come around. But, you will just have to read the story yourself and come to your own conclusion about Adoniyram's character. :)
A Crown In The Stars was an excellent book that I will definitely be keeping forever. I highly recommend this book, but I suggest you read the other two in the series first. I read the first two a few months ago and still had a little trouble remembering everything!
Purchase A Crown in the Stars - You won't regret it!
Shoshannah was an great character who was sensible, caring, and selfless. I found her to be a lot like her mom, Keren, who was forced into the same city in the previous books and held hostage there. Shoshannah's faith stood strong during all of her trials and having to deal with Keren's sister, now queen of the Great City, and her selfish personality and whims. I felt bad for her as she was torn away from her betrothed, Kaleb. Shoshannah was a great example of strength and how to handle hard times.
Kaleb was, to put it mildly, awesome. It took me a little while to come to really like him, but by the middle of the book I loved him. He reminded me of a friend of mine and made me laugh. He was so protective and would do anything to keep Shoshannah from harm- something that I really admire and find sweet in a man! He was courageous and didn't care about his own safety as long as his girl was safe. He was so awesome and I don't think anyone could dislike Kaleb after completing this book.
I only had one small problem with the story, which was actually just a personal preference - I really liked Adoniyram and was extremely disappointed with how his story ended. I won't say how as I don't want to give anything in the book away, but I must say I was hoping for more. Though he was on the wrong side of the fence, I really enjoyed his character and wanted him to come around. But, you will just have to read the story yourself and come to your own conclusion about Adoniyram's character. :)
A Crown In The Stars was an excellent book that I will definitely be keeping forever. I highly recommend this book, but I suggest you read the other two in the series first. I read the first two a few months ago and still had a little trouble remembering everything!
Purchase A Crown in the Stars - You won't regret it!
September 22, 2012
This is the third and final book in the Genesis trilogy by Kacy Barnett-Gramckow. I was surprised to learn that these books are all she's written. I wish she would write more because she is now one of my favorite Christian authors!
In the years after Keren escaped from the city of Babel, and Nimr-Rada, who was killed by Shem, she's since married a former henchman of Nimr-Rada, Zekaryah, and the two now have a daughter named Shoshannah. Meanwhile, Keren's sister Sharah, like a precursor to Jezebel, is overseeing the construction of the infamous Tower of Babel, and raising her son and heir, Adoniyram.
Shoshannah is now a young woman and is interested in Kaleb, a man whom she's known since childhood. However, before a proposal can be made, Shoshannah is captured by her mother's enemies and is forcibly taken to the city of Babel, away from her family, friends, and Kaleb.
Shoshannah can't help but wonder why the Most High would bring her here of all places. She's immediately noticed by her cousin Adoniyram, who's remarkably kind to her, but Shoshannah remains faithful to Kaleb. She also makes friends with her other cousin Demamah, who doesn't agree with the religious practices of her parents.
Shoshannah knows she'll have to escape soon, or she might never see the people she loves again. However, the Most High has a plan up His sleeve as well, one that will cause the people of Babel to scatter as they were originally called to do.
In this concluding book to a wonderful trilogy, Mrs. B-G puts everything she has into it. I felt sorry for the older generations because now their own children are aging and dying before they are. I also felt for Shoshannah and rooted for her the whole way through. Above all, this is a spectacular series that I highly recommend.
These are the ratings I'll give for the following.
Story: 10/10
Heroine: 10/10
Hero: 10/10
In the years after Keren escaped from the city of Babel, and Nimr-Rada, who was killed by Shem, she's since married a former henchman of Nimr-Rada, Zekaryah, and the two now have a daughter named Shoshannah. Meanwhile, Keren's sister Sharah, like a precursor to Jezebel, is overseeing the construction of the infamous Tower of Babel, and raising her son and heir, Adoniyram.
Shoshannah is now a young woman and is interested in Kaleb, a man whom she's known since childhood. However, before a proposal can be made, Shoshannah is captured by her mother's enemies and is forcibly taken to the city of Babel, away from her family, friends, and Kaleb.
Shoshannah can't help but wonder why the Most High would bring her here of all places. She's immediately noticed by her cousin Adoniyram, who's remarkably kind to her, but Shoshannah remains faithful to Kaleb. She also makes friends with her other cousin Demamah, who doesn't agree with the religious practices of her parents.
Shoshannah knows she'll have to escape soon, or she might never see the people she loves again. However, the Most High has a plan up His sleeve as well, one that will cause the people of Babel to scatter as they were originally called to do.
In this concluding book to a wonderful trilogy, Mrs. B-G puts everything she has into it. I felt sorry for the older generations because now their own children are aging and dying before they are. I also felt for Shoshannah and rooted for her the whole way through. Above all, this is a spectacular series that I highly recommend.
These are the ratings I'll give for the following.
Story: 10/10
Heroine: 10/10
Hero: 10/10
November 29, 2008
"A Crown in the Stars" is Biblical fiction. It's the third and final book in the series. You can understand this book without first reading the previous books, but it did spoil some events that occurred in the second book. Personally, I enjoyed the first book the most and this book the least in the series (though I did like it), so I'd suggest starting with the first book: The Heavens Before.
One of the things I've enjoyed about this series is that the author stayed true to the information given in the Bible. The author also clearly did her research as to what the culture would have been like, and those details brought the story alive in my imagination.
However, according to ancient chroniclers, the confusion of languages and dispersion happened before Nimrod's death--which also makes sense based on what the Bible says. However, this book had Nimrod dying years before the confusion of languages. I had a hard time getting into the story since I knew events couldn't actually have happened like that (except for her depiction of how the confusion of languages caused the dispersion, which was interesting and possible).
The characters were complex and realistic--even the "bad guys." There was a low level of suspense throughout the story as various characters were in potential physical danger due to the other characters' political scheming.
Shoshannah believed in the Most High, but she questioned why He didn't help her escape her captivity. However, she did come to see how He was protecting her. There was no explicit sex. There was no bad language. Overall, I'd recommend this interesting novel.
One of the things I've enjoyed about this series is that the author stayed true to the information given in the Bible. The author also clearly did her research as to what the culture would have been like, and those details brought the story alive in my imagination.
However, according to ancient chroniclers, the confusion of languages and dispersion happened before Nimrod's death--which also makes sense based on what the Bible says. However, this book had Nimrod dying years before the confusion of languages. I had a hard time getting into the story since I knew events couldn't actually have happened like that (except for her depiction of how the confusion of languages caused the dispersion, which was interesting and possible).
The characters were complex and realistic--even the "bad guys." There was a low level of suspense throughout the story as various characters were in potential physical danger due to the other characters' political scheming.
Shoshannah believed in the Most High, but she questioned why He didn't help her escape her captivity. However, she did come to see how He was protecting her. There was no explicit sex. There was no bad language. Overall, I'd recommend this interesting novel.
November 2, 2008
This book redeems the second in this series, in that it moves much more quickly. There are still a jumble of characters introduced at the beginning of the book, but it's not quite as confusing as the second book.
The characters seem more convincing and smarter. For example Shoshanah, the main character, doesn't spend countless years at the mercy of her captors. She actually has a husband who comes searching for her. Kal, Shoshanah's husband, even provides some comic relief in the story.
I still have problems with the storyline in this book matching with Scripture, but at least it isn't quite as unbelievable as the previous story.
The part of the book that I found most intriguing is really just a small part of the book. I realized that Noah was still alive when Abraham was born. In fact he lived until Abraham was 50 years old. There's a very good genealogy in Genesis that outlines the years that Noah's descendants lived, but it never occurred to me to do the math before. Once I went through the Scripture and realized this fact, and that Noah's sons were still alive, I found it fascinating.
The series as a whole, is definitely worth reading. There are few books written about the Great Flood and the Tower of Babel and as a series this does a pretty good job of showing us how the world has ended up in the fix we're in now.
The characters seem more convincing and smarter. For example Shoshanah, the main character, doesn't spend countless years at the mercy of her captors. She actually has a husband who comes searching for her. Kal, Shoshanah's husband, even provides some comic relief in the story.
I still have problems with the storyline in this book matching with Scripture, but at least it isn't quite as unbelievable as the previous story.
The part of the book that I found most intriguing is really just a small part of the book. I realized that Noah was still alive when Abraham was born. In fact he lived until Abraham was 50 years old. There's a very good genealogy in Genesis that outlines the years that Noah's descendants lived, but it never occurred to me to do the math before. Once I went through the Scripture and realized this fact, and that Noah's sons were still alive, I found it fascinating.
The series as a whole, is definitely worth reading. There are few books written about the Great Flood and the Tower of Babel and as a series this does a pretty good job of showing us how the world has ended up in the fix we're in now.
August 25, 2018
I've read the series multiple times and love it so much, it's one one of my biblical fiction favourites!! I'm fresh off another read and there's something that I noticed this time around that kind of jumped out at me that I hadn't really noticed before (always love when that happens!!)
I noticed something about Ra-Anan. I know he's one of the bad guys, and while not the worst of the worst, he still does some rotten things. One of his redeeming qualities though, and something that always comes through, and appears very naturally, is his love for his wife, Zeva’ah.
Like the more positive characters in the novel, he talks to her, considers her opinion, and while perhaps not as often as other characters, he even calls her 'beloved' when speaking to her (the party at Sharah's with the gold dishes is an example) where as Kuwsh treats his wife little regard and even a little disdain.
It's even clear that he treasures his duaghter, even though he's a very strict parent, as can be seen by the upset when the Most High separates the tribes and he sadly sets Demamah on her way.
Ra-Anan is just one astoundlingly well thought out, well written example of the fantastic true to life fiction found in The Genisis Trilogy, and one reason why it's at the top of my biblical fiction list!! <3
I noticed something about Ra-Anan. I know he's one of the bad guys, and while not the worst of the worst, he still does some rotten things. One of his redeeming qualities though, and something that always comes through, and appears very naturally, is his love for his wife, Zeva’ah.
Like the more positive characters in the novel, he talks to her, considers her opinion, and while perhaps not as often as other characters, he even calls her 'beloved' when speaking to her (the party at Sharah's with the gold dishes is an example) where as Kuwsh treats his wife little regard and even a little disdain.
It's even clear that he treasures his duaghter, even though he's a very strict parent, as can be seen by the upset when the Most High separates the tribes and he sadly sets Demamah on her way.
Ra-Anan is just one astoundlingly well thought out, well written example of the fantastic true to life fiction found in The Genisis Trilogy, and one reason why it's at the top of my biblical fiction list!! <3
March 9, 2017
I think this was a brilliant conclusion to the series. I actually would give this book 4 1/2 stars.
I have always been curious to know what happened after God confused the languages. And honestly, I've never really considered how life would be if we all spoke the same language. Certainly there is a lot of power in language.
As for this book, I like Shoshannah. Her story is less dramatic and life-threatening than her mothers is in book 2. That was something that helped me appreciate the story more. It was interesting how Kacy imagines life was like back then (household chores, clothing). Kaleb was a nice touch; he added humour eased some of the tense moments in this book. (On a side note, can you imagine Noah blessing your marriage? That would be so awesome!)
I did feel sad about the ending for Adoniyram. He had a screwed up childhood and was searching for truth. I wish he could found truth and found the Most High. But I did notice that after he finally ruled his city, he still was not content. His false god couldn't give him that.
This book truly is a bittersweet conclusion. But it has given me a fresh appreciation for the first few chapters of Genesis and the people behind the stories. God is good and his ways are so much higher than ours.
I have always been curious to know what happened after God confused the languages. And honestly, I've never really considered how life would be if we all spoke the same language. Certainly there is a lot of power in language.
As for this book, I like Shoshannah. Her story is less dramatic and life-threatening than her mothers is in book 2. That was something that helped me appreciate the story more. It was interesting how Kacy imagines life was like back then (household chores, clothing). Kaleb was a nice touch; he added humour eased some of the tense moments in this book. (On a side note, can you imagine Noah blessing your marriage? That would be so awesome!)
I did feel sad about the ending for Adoniyram. He had a screwed up childhood and was searching for truth. I wish he could found truth and found the Most High. But I did notice that after he finally ruled his city, he still was not content. His false god couldn't give him that.
This book truly is a bittersweet conclusion. But it has given me a fresh appreciation for the first few chapters of Genesis and the people behind the stories. God is good and his ways are so much higher than ours.
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February 16, 2012
Eh... well, this book started out good, but it definitely was WAY too fast-paced in some areas and WAY to slow paced in others (I realize that this is a common complaint with me but hang on... there's more). Another thing that disappointed me to the highest degree was the over-stock of main characters (another common complaint, but don't quit reading... there's one more thing). The first book is AMAZING so please consider that one!
October 29, 2013
A Crown in the Stars concludes this family's story with all the riveting intrigue we found in the first two books in the series. A few small Biblical passages bring forth a wellspring of life in the troubled times surrounding the confusion of the language of man. Shoshannah and Caleb are an unlikely force against the might of evil and stand to drive the point home that God will always love and protect his faithful children.
June 28, 2015
A Crown in the Stars is the last book in the Genesis Trilogy by Kacy Barnett-Gramckow. The story picks up quite a few years after the last one left off. We meet new characters and get to revisit some of the older ones. While this story was just as great as the last ones, I felt like there was a lot of buildup with a not so satisfactory ending. Despite this, still a great book and a great trilogy!
January 31, 2010
As with the other books in this series, it started off a little slow to me, but eventually - thankfully - the pace and action picks up right when it needs too. There are a lot names and a lot of characters introduced, but the author provides a glossary and family tree at the end of the novel that I think is helpful.
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