Obsessed [Mass Market Paperback]

This has been an addictive page turner. It's kept me on pins and needles. There were times where I couldn't bear to turn the page because I just didn't want to know if the character was going to encounter an ugly end, or a great success. However I just had to keep going and read it because I really wanted to know what happened. The action and the plot were well written and it just keeps you on edge. It's been a very suspenseful plot and a very thrilling ride.

Stephen as a character is what makes the story funny and keeps the action going as he keeps on pressing towards his goal. I say it's funny because there were just things Stephen had to do which just made me laugh out loud. Roth on the other hand, makes the story very chilling and dark, he's your average villain, but add more evil (about 3 cups) and take away the soul and you get Roth. I have never read a villain such as this and he would most likely end up on my top ten villain list. He was just very real, and oozes evil (he even has the black ensemble to match it). Of all the characters mentioned though, I liked Ruth. Her strength, and her ability to see the good and be able to hold onto hope even when she was surrounded by death and hopelessness was very admirable.

Considering the author is known more for his Christian fiction, and he does make references to faith and God in his works, the book did not seem preachy at all. It did not get in the way of the plot. So those who aren't into Christian fiction like I am, the story really has nothing to do with God, or anything of any religious denomination. Just read it for the plot, and the spine chilling events. You'll be a satisfied reader like I was. Obsession does play a major theme in this book; both from Stephen's side, and from Roth's.

What frustrated me about the story is certain parts of the book where the characters decide to just stop and hesitate and think about what they're doing when they should be running out the door and running like hell. I don't get it. I felt like jumping in and kicking them towards the exit and to stop thinking and blubbering like idiots. It was extremely frustrating and annoying.

Overall though, an excellent page turner with all the right plot twists and thrilling moments at the right times. Give this a read if you want a great thrilling ride

How can you blend, humour, adventure, suspense and history into one novel? Check out Obsessed.

Ted Dekker often writes in the fantastical. At times I wonder if he writes himself in a box and uses the fantastic to get himself out. Obsessed at times seems to lead in this direction, however, it draws you from two different angles, fictional and what might actually have been.

I truly appreciated, and I use that word carefully, Dekkers detail on the nightmares of those in Nazi camps. Dekker draws you in and makes no light issue of this atrocity in history. The story engages the present day with the not so distant memories for some.

Dekker weaves a story that, although fiction, causes you to want more and may draw you to the likes of "The Diary of Anne Frank" or "Schindler's List". If so, also read his Martyrs Song series.
Lest we forget.

This is one of my favorite books by Ted Dekker! Obsessed didn't
have a lot of those hard to understand parts...where the bad guys are creating an evil plot or something. Well I think its hard to understand...but hey im 14 lol
I think I have read all of ted dekkers books twice.
Except for the newest ones like showdown...im halfway through that one. It's one of my favorits