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I don't understand the Publisher's Weekly review. The Secret Magdalene has a wonderful plot (made famous in the Bible) and extended by Ms. Longfellow's rich imagination, and the characters jump from the page and come to life. And why they should expect it to read like a "fast-paced thriller" is beyond me, unless the Da Vinci Code is the new standard for stories about Mary Magdalene. That would be unfortunate, as this wonderful book is deeply moving, filled with adventures, adds a marvelous twist to the original gospel tale, and is even inspiring in its exploration of the mysteries of Christian origins. A delightful book by all accounts.
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The Secret Magdalene by Ki Longfellow
California Dreamer, February 12, 2007
I don't understand the Publisher's Weekly review. The Secret Magdalene has a wonderful plot (made famous in the Bible) and extended by Ms. Longfellow's rich imagination, and the characters jump from the page and come to life. And why they should expect it to read like a "fast-paced thriller" is beyond me, unless the Da Vinci Code is the new standard for stories about Mary Magdalene. That would be unfortunate, as this wonderful book is deeply moving, filled with adventures, adds a marvelous twist to the original gospel tale, and is even inspiring in its exploration of the mysteries of Christian origins. A delightful book by all accounts.(11 of 11 readers found this comment helpful)