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 A gold medal race...but Dekker trips at the finish line Aug 28, 2009
Let me start off by adding that I am a fan of Dekker's writing. I appreciate his ability to convey a spiritual and moral message without be overly "preachy" or "in your face". However, I have learned by reading his work that he can be quite hit and miss and can commonly suffer from mismatched plot and conclusion combinations.
The strength of "Adam" lies in the journey and not the destination. Dekker utilizes a common writing technique of simultaneously unfolding two interrelated plots that are separated by time. In the present, the reader follows Daniel, his ex-wife Heather, and the FBI as they hunt and chase a maniacal serial murderer they refer to as Eve. All the while, Dekker provides us with an insight into the development of the Eve killer through a series of excerpts from a fictional crime magazine. He flows between the two settings quite successfully and effortlessly. Ultimately I became engrossed in discovering where these plots would lead and how they would ultimately collide with one another.
I found Dekker's description of the effects of Daniel's brush with death and the subsequent attempts to recreate this near death experience in order to uncover Eve's identity quite intriguing, despite being pure fictional conjecture.
While I found the plot to be highly involving, Dekker regrettable trips at the finish line. Where he normally reveals some profound spiritual truth, it is difficult to pinpoint Dekker's message here. Dekker takes a dramatic turn from serial killer to demonic possession and exorcism. While I do not mind his dabbling in the supernatural (he has in previous novels as well), here it just seems like a convenient explanation for the evil in the novel. There also appears to be some confusing and convuluted connection to Adam and Eve and the fall of man but this falls drastically short of logical. Ultimately, the novel ends abruptly, leaving a lot of unsolved questions as to how the pieces of the tale fit together and even more questions as to how everything is resolved (or if it is resolved).
Please do not get me wrong. Ted Dekker is an incredibly talented writer and there were many pros to this body of work of his. I enjoyed the experience despite a couple of chapters of disappointment. If you are already a fan of his work then this should join your collection for sure. If you are looking for an introduction to Dekker, this may not be the right choice. While far from his worst, this is certainly not his best. I highly recommend "Blink" or "Thr3e" to truly demonstrate how talented this man is when he takes his time and thinks things through properly.
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A Confusing Read Aug 07, 2009
The book had promise in the beginning. It started off looking for the serial killer everyone's named Eve. The build-up was good. Daniel died, and was then resuscitated after 20 over minutes, something technically and medically impossible. After that, things started to get confusing.
It wasn't clearly defined if Eve was an evil entity, a demon possessing Alex or the original Eve from biblical mythology. The last few chapters were too convenient, Lori turned out to be Alex's long-lost sister Jessica, Eve couldn't decide between possessing Daniel or Alex.
I got lost trying to figure out whether or not the priest's exorcism was working, or was Eve just being indecisive. Then came Adam, and I got all confused. The black-eye moment made me think of the demons in the TV series Supernatural, so I'm inclined to think demonic possession. But even after driving Eve/Adam out of Daniel, it was still lingering and present.
The entire story feels very Stephen King-ish, anti-climatic and tiresome, strangely enough I managed to read through it all, perhaps just to find out what happened in the end, but was utterly disappointed.
Recommended only.
 Thought provoking, worth a read Jul 23, 2009
I really appreciate the research Dekker put into this book. It explores death in a way that keeps you asking questions long after you put the book down. This book shows the effects childhood can eventually have on adulthood and is not a bad thriller. It poses several world views questions and makes you think, definitley worth a read.
 Ted Dekker is Awesome! Jul 17, 2009
Ted Dekker is one of my favorite authors. Adam was horrifying and yet hard to put down. There wasn't any foul language and it was refreshing to see that TRUE TALENT does not require filth. I am now reading House and it is likewise as scary and hard to put down. I will purchase the dvd movie and watch it after I'm finished with the book.
Adam by Ted Dekker Jul 17, 2009
"Adam by Ted Dekker.
This book awakens you to things spiritual that you are not necessarily aware of, but will be at the end of the book! It's about a psychopath and a profiler, Daniel, who's searching for "Eve" before there are more killings. It's a book you won't want to miss reading. Ted Dekker writes books like no one I've read before. He reels you around and around, but ultimately brings you to the meaning of his book. One great read on several levels.
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