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Green Book Zero: The Beginning and the End

By Ted Dekker

Average Blogger Rating: 3.78 Stars

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On 3/18 Jim Fields wrote: In 2004, Ted Dekker completed an unusual feat when he released Black, Red, and White. The tag line was “Three novels. Two Worlds. One story.” The Circle Trilogy, as it came to be known as, cemented Dekker as my favorite author. Now, he’s pushed the boundaries again. While Black, Red, and White ... A Review of Ted Dekker's Green

Jim's Rating:

3 Stars

On 3/3 Katie P wrote: Green is a fantasy novel, created as an allegory to parallel the realities of right and wrong. At first sight, the novel's preface, written by the author Ted Dekker, purports that the quality of this fantasy is comparable to C.S. Lewis' Narnia series and J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. However, ... Disappointing

Katie's Rating:

1 Stars

On 2/26 Carol Van Drie wrote: This is a review for the book “Green” as I have agreed to review for Thomas Nelson’s “Book Sneeze”. Blogging reviews for free Books. Very similar to the series itself, I have had many emotions while reading the four books in Dekker’s Christian allegorical series he calls "The Circle." I ... Straight Talk About "Green" by Ted Dekker

Carol's Rating:

3 Stars

On 2/19 Nancy Irby wrote: Thomas Hunter is facing one of the most challenging situations he's had to deal with. The Circle is losing hope the Elyon will come back. They have lost sight of Elyon's ways and begin to want to take things into their own hands. Green is an interesting book, as it completes or begins the Circle trilogy ... Green by Ted Dekker

Nancy's Rating:

4 Stars

On 2/17 Sarah Bailey wrote: Book Description from Thomas Nelson's website:At Last . . . The Circle RebornThe story of how Thomas Hunter first entered the Black Forest and forever changed our history began at a time when armies were gathered for a final battle in the valley of Migdon. Green is a story of love, betrayal, and sweeping ... Green by Ted Dekker

Sarah's Rating:

5 Stars

On 2/16 Dedra Herod wrote: I love books... I do love books.. alot...This one, I had a hard time with.. Green tells the story of Thomas Hunter, a man from our time who has been transported to the future version of our world, which has long since gone through the events of Revelation. This book starts years after Thomas has ... i love books.. i do love books..

Dedra's Rating:

2 Stars

On 2/10 Jordan Wertz wrote: Let me preface my review by saying that the Circle series was one of my favorite sets of fiction books ever. In the vein of other Christian-written allegory, the Circle takes the truth of the Bible and puts it into beautiful fictional imagery. The books tell the story of Thomas Hunter, a young man who ... Not as good as Black, Red, and White

Jordan's Rating:

3 Stars

On 2/5 Logan Stewart wrote: Green is a prequel and/or a sequel to Ted Dekker's The Circle series. To me, I can't consider it a prequel, as there is too much extra information that would have me feeling lost without having first read the other books. That said, I have read Black, Red, White, Showdown, Chosen, and Infidel, and I ... Green, A Review (May Contain Spoilers)

Logan's Rating:

2 Stars

On 1/25 Lydia Presley wrote: Green by Ted Dekker This was my first Ted Dekker book. I received it from BookSneeze publishing after choosing (what looked to be) an interesting novel from their selections. I was not disappointed. I’ve read quite a few Christian novels and most of the time am disappointed by the writing and the plot. ... Green by Ted Dekker

Lydia's Rating:

4 Stars

On 1/23 Joel Greenwood wrote: The Beginning and The End is very appropriately titled for the fourth book in Ted Dekker’s Circle Series. The book starts out where it left off in Thomas Hunter’s Other Earth, and comes back to the Earth we are all familiar with; however, the tables have turned in this book compared to the other ... Green: The Beginning and the End

Joel's Rating:

5 Stars

On 1/19 Zoya D wrote: First off I haven’t read any of the previous books by Ted Draker. So this becomes my first book. And of what I’ve read in this book, I felt that it was well written and well thought out. For people who don’t know the story, Green: Book Zero and its sequels deal with an alternate ... Green: Book Zero: The Beginning and the End

Zoya's Rating:

4 Stars

On 1/15 Cari Ray wrote: Ted Dekker's latest installment to The Circle Series, Green, is both the beginning and the end of the tale. This book leads the reader between two worlds, both in reality and in dreams, in pursuit of the destiny that awaited Thomas Hunter and his wife Chelise. This story describes the state of most ... Green by Ted Dekker

Cari's Rating:

4 Stars

On 1/13 Derek White wrote: I have been wanting to read this book really bad for some time now, and when I got the chance to read and review it for free, you better believe I jumped on it! My wife can tell you I’m a HUGE Ted Dekker fan, but even so I couldn’t quite figure out how he ... Green by Ted Dekker

Derek's Rating:

4 Stars

On 1/12 Kenneth Price wrote: The book Green by Ted Dekker effectively concludes and begins the previously titled Circle trilogy. Several characters from Dekker's Paradise series make prominent appearances. The novel in itself is fast paced and enjoyable, while Dekker strives to keep his writing simple and readable for all ages. ... Green comes full Circle

Kenneth's Rating:

4 Stars

On 1/12 Robert Treskillard wrote: Green, book zero of the Circle, is a provocative novel. Who ever heard of a book ZERO? A novel that is both the beginning and the end of a series? I’ve only read Ted’s young-adult fiction, so I wasn’t quite sure what to expect, but I was in for a thrilling ride! One side-note to my review is ... GREEN by Ted Dekker — A Review

Robert's Rating:

4 Stars

On 1/11 Chandra Lynn Smith wrote: The premise behind this book, this series is quite interesting. Ted Dekker's Circle Series is the first I have ever seen like it. Four books, Green, Black, Red, and White can be read in any order. Green is the only book of the series that I have read. Ted Dekker fans will not be disappointed. In ... Reading Brought Full Circle

Chandra Lynn's Rating:

3 Stars

On 1/10 Marv Nelson wrote: Green: The Beginning and the Endby: Ted DekkerThomas NelsonISBN: 9781595542885Audience: Older teens to AdultHaving not read any of the series, I was shocked at how easy it was to get plugged into the narrative of this book. The story flowed amazingly and caught the reader up into it right away! Here's ... Green by Ted Dekker

Marv's Rating:

4 Stars

On 1/10 Julie Johnson wrote: How does one go about writing a book that is the beginning and the end? I'll never know how Ted Dekker has accomplished this but I'm very excited about this book! This is my first read by Mr. Dekker and most certainly not my last! I love his writing style and how he has entertwined several books together. ... The alpha and omega

Julie's Rating:

5 Stars

On 1/8 Ryan Killion wrote: New York Times best-selling author Ted Dekker rounds out his Circle Series with Green. Two worlds collide as Thomas Hunter tries to bring peace while his son, Samuel, stirs up discontent among The Circle as they patiently wait for Elyon’s return. This final novel in the four book series both ends and ... Green: The Circle, Book Zero, The Beginning and the End by Ted Dekker

Ryan's Rating:

3 Stars

On 1/5 Theresa Parrish wrote: Ted Dekker's final installment in The Circle begins years following the events of White. We join Thomas Hunter in the future as many in the Circle have begun to doubt the presence and plan of Elyon, who has been distant and unseen for 10 years. Though they have thus far followed the practice of loving ... Appropriate end to the series

Theresa's Rating:

4 Stars

On 1/2 Sherry Shaw wrote: Ted Dekker once again masterfully continues and finishes the story of Thomas Hunter and Billy Redigar, with Thomas in the future and Billy in our current time. Such is the last of the Circle Books, cleverly deemed Zero: the beginning and the end. It picks up where White left off or if you haven't read ... A Most Amazing Finish to the Circle Trilogy

Sherry's Rating:

5 Stars

On 1/1 Amanda Holland wrote: Thomas Hunter, the hero of the Circle trilogy, is watching his world fall apart. His son Samuel is rebelling, the Circle is fracturing, and the followers of Elyon are surrounded by enemies on every side. Many in the Circle are beginning to doubt Elyon's promises and question his ways. Meanwhile, in ... A great wrap-up of the Circle books!

Amanda's Rating:

4 Stars

On 12/30 Joe Rollins wrote: I'm being totally honest with you when I say that I couldn't finish this book. Sorry to say that, but it's probably because I can't really get into Christian fiction. I'm not much for fantasy type novels and this felt very "fantasy-like" to me. If that's the type of book you dig then I'm sure ... Green

Joe's Rating:

2 Stars

On 12/25 Joshua Yoder wrote: Green is a nice ending to the Circle "Trilogy." It has all of the elements that you are used to from the previous books, and it ends up tying up all of the loose ends from the trilogy, as well as the lost books. One thing that I disagree with though, is that it is being called "Book 0," in that it can ... Green

Joshua's Rating:

4 Stars

On 12/24 Theresa Dunlap wrote: Green: The Beginning and the Endby: Ted DekkerThomas Nelson ISBN: 9781595542885Audience: Older teens to AdultRating 4.75 out of 5 starsThomas Hunter fell asleep in our world in our time, and woke up 2000 years into the future, well after the Apocalypse had destroyed Earth. Thomas' group, the Circle, ... Book Review: Green

Theresa's Rating:

5 Stars

On 12/24 Jessica Cochran wrote: "Green" is advertised as being both the beginning and the end, functioning as both a prequel and a finale to Dekker's "Black," "Red," and "White" books. So when I began reading it, having never read any of the other three before, I went into it expecting that it would indeed work as a prequel as promised. ... "Green" by Ted Dekker [Book Review]

Jessica's Rating:

1 Stars

On 12/22 Rael Henson wrote: Here's my first review as a Tommy Nelson Book Review Blogger!  Since Green is part of a series, I shall try to explain the big story first.The Circle - Black, Red, and WhiteEvery time he dreams, Thomas Hunter goes back and forth between two worlds, fighting evil.  In our world, terrorists wield ... Book Review - Green

Rael's Rating:

3 Stars

On 12/18 Bridgett Slaughter wrote: Green is book zero in the series of books called The Circle by Ted Dekker.  It is a series of four books.  One in which Green is both the beginning and the end.  Green is actually the last book of the series but can be read first.  Hence the name, book zero!This book tells the story ... Green - A book review

Bridgett's Rating:

3 Stars

On 12/17 Wendy Hines wrote: Green is stated by Ted Dekker to be the beginning and the end.  I've not read his Circle Trilogy, so I thought I would be ok starting out at the "beginning".  I was wrong.  There are several references in Green about Dekker's Showdown series that left me feeling out in the cold.  ... Green (The Circle, Book 0: The Beginning and the End) by Ted Dekker

Wendy's Rating:

4 Stars

On 12/17 Rob Westbrook wrote: The first eight months of 2009 was stressful in so many ways. To find some relief I threw myself into reading some books. After four or five years of reading church planting and church growth books, I moved to another genre for my stress relief: Christian fiction. In the past I’ve read very little ... A Review of Green by Ted Dekker

Rob's Rating:

4 Stars

On 12/17 Patricia Thomas wrote: Green is a good versus evil story written by Christian fantasy writer Ted Dekker. Green is the fourth novel written in the Circle Series - although it is Book 0 - the beginning.and the end.The Circle Series is written in the round, meaning that it is the first in the series for those who have not yet ... Book Review - Green

Patricia's Rating:

3 Stars

On 12/15 Daenel V wrote: I've had a difficult time writing the review for this book... Green: The Beginning and the End by Ted Dekker is probably one of my least favorite books. I'm not sure if I dislike it because I'm not a big fantasy fan or if it's because I had a hard time getting into the story, but this book simply did ... Probably My Least Favorite Book Ever

Daenel's Rating:

1 Stars

On 12/15 Christine Kempt wrote: This book is basically a good vs. evil story. It has Thomas of Hunter who can travel to the future and help the Earth after Armageddon to make the world a better place. He has to battle the Hourdes, which are like evil demons and try to spread the word of their god, Elyon. It is if Thomas is the new ... Green by Thomas Dekker

Christine's Rating:

4 Stars

On 12/14 Tara Robertson wrote: I really enjoyed The Circle Trilogy and once I got into GREEN I enjoyed it too. It took me a bit to really get into it though. I love Ted Dekker's writing. He creates an amazing story with his words. I would definitely recommend this book to any Ted Dekker or fantasy fans out there. About the book: ... Great book!

Tara's Rating:

4 Stars

On 12/14 Mary Proctor wrote: I’m normally not an allegory lover, so I struggled about a week to give an honest review of Green by Ted Dekker. This is one of the few books I’ve read that I’ve pondered about for many days after I read it. The Circle is a meager nation of seventeen thousand people living two-thousand-plus-years ... Green by Ted Dekker--A Most Provoking Novel

Mary's Rating:

4 Stars

On 12/14 Brianne Clemmer wrote: I just finished reading Ted Dekker's book Green the other night and was so glad to have come to the end only to realize that now I've GOT to pick up some of his other novels as well! When I first started reading Dekker's Circle Trilogy, I didn't know what to think. The description of Elyon's waters was ... Review of Ted Dekker's Green

Brianne's Rating:

5 Stars

On 12/11 rebecca wrathall wrote: I found the book odd and confusing, and honestly parts were a bit disturbing, I think it went to deep in describin the evilness of the world. I haven't read the other three, I wasn't able to keep up, I am not familiar with any of his books. "Green" wasn't for me, because it was hard to follow as a first-time ... Book review: Green, By Ted Dekker

rebecca's Rating:

2 Stars

On 12/10 Melissa Sturm wrote: The Circle...it does not have an end. It does not have a beginning. But for Thomas Hunter, it feels like it will be broken. The fellowship he has enjoyed with those who also love his Elyon is tearing about - and his son is the cause. Questions are raised. Contests are challenged. Doubts assail. ... Green by Ted Dekker

Melissa's Rating:

3 Stars

On 12/9 Suzanne Schaffer wrote: Guest review by my sweet husband.This book was provided for review by Thomas Nelson. Green, by Ted Dekker, is the beginning and the end of the Circle Series. Book 0. How can one book start and finish a series? I’m still not exactly sure, but Green did! Picking up where White left off and leaving off ... Green by Ted Dekker

Suzanne's Rating:

4 Stars

On 12/8 Andrea Gardner wrote: Green by Ted Dekker My rating: 4 of 5 stars Today I'm reviewing Green by Ted Dekker. Green is Ted Dekker’s fourth book in the Circle Trilogy. Green is book 0 which is supposed to complete a circle creating a series where there really isn't an end or beginning. The jacket claims you can jump into ... Review of Green by Ted Dekker

Andrea's Rating:

4 Stars

On 12/4 Scott Asher wrote: Stephen Lawhead did an interview that was published in the back of a recent edition of his excellent Song of Albion trilogy where the interviewer asked him if he would ever go back to Albion and write a sequel. Lawhead answered with the equivalent of "No [bleeping] way!"I first read Ted Dekker's Circle ... Green by Ted Dekker

Scott's Rating:

2 Stars

On 12/4 Brooke Fradd wrote: I was eager to get my hands on a copy of Ted Dekker’s Green. I had devoured the first three books in the trilogy series and had the highest of hopes for this latest installment.Considered “Book 0” in the series, I was a little confused at how this could be considered both the first and the last ... Book Review: Green by Ted Dekker

Brooke's Rating:

4 Stars

On 12/3 Lisa Peloquin wrote: Green, Book 0 Ted Dekker I wasn’t expecting much with this one. The Circle trilogy, Black, Red, and White, was perfect for me—I liked how and where it ended. Unfortunately, with many good books and movies people have to go and add something else, which ruins the first part and the series altogether. ... Green--Book 0

Lisa's Rating:

3 Stars

On 12/3 Jodi Whisenhunt wrote: Ted Dekker’s Green, “the beginning and the end” of the Circle series, is both a continuation of and an introduction to the good versus evil saga begun in Black. Though not a big fan of fantasy I did find Green a superb allegory. Protagonist Thomas Hunter travels between two worlds, the present ... Review of Ted Dekker's Green

Jodi's Rating:

4 Stars

On 12/1 Henry Zonio wrote: The following is a guest review posted by my wife, Erin, who is the author of the Finding Coloring in Gray blog. Ted Dekker’s Green is the fourth book in his Circle series. The first of the series, Black, was published about five years ago, with its sequels, Red and White, being published in the few ... Book Review: Green by Ted Dekker

Henry's Rating:

2 Stars

On 12/1 Ann Williams wrote: This was my first Ted Dekker novel and I wasn't quite sure what to expect. A few of my friends love his books and can't wait till the next one. Green completes the circle of books by Dekker and is considered "the beginning and the end." Green is an intense novel that takes place in two realms of existence; ... The Final War

Ann's Rating:

4 Stars

On 11/30 Susan Smith wrote: I am not sure why I requested this book to review. I think it is because I was reminded of the Left Behind series when I read the preview and I have heard so many great things about Ted Dekker's books.I have not finished the book...I just couldn't get into it. I WILL finish it eventually, because I'm ... Book Review: Green by Ted Dekker

Susan's Rating:

3 Stars

On 11/30 Ellen Vanderwerf wrote: Greenby Ted DekkerWhile I admire Ted Dekker and his creative story telling skills, there is one detail that I find very distracting about this series: The obvious and overstated marketing. There is a specific pendant designed especially for this series that you can buy and proudly wear the symbol of ... Book Review

Ellen's Rating:

4 Stars

On 11/29 Marissa Thompson wrote: It seems like all the Green reviews I’ve read so far have said things like “truly Book Zero” or “completes the Circle”. I didn’t really understand what that meant, and maybe you have to read it to get it. Somewhere near the end, there was a line that went something like, “What was once ... Ted Dekker finishes Circle with stirring description of difficult topic

Marissa's Rating:

5 Stars

On 11/27 Brittanie Terrell wrote: Book DescriptionAt Last . . . The Circle Reborn The story of how Thomas Hunter first entered the Black Forest and forever changed our history began at a time when armies were gathered for a final battle in the valley of Migdon. Green is a story of love, betrayal, and sweeping reversals set within the ... Green by Ted Dekker (Review)

Brittanie's Rating:

4 Stars

On 11/26 jeff Noble wrote: After years of Elyon’s silence and supposed absence, things are beginning to unravel in the circle. Thomas’ own son, Samuel, questions the ways of Elyon and whether he is even alive. Dekker portrays a startling parallel in this fictional series with the apathy of the church. His tale exposes the ... Review: Green

jeff's Rating:

4 Stars

On 11/24 Rollalyn Ruis wrote: Green (Book 0) is the first or the last book of the 4-book “Circle” series.  According to Dekker, the reader can “start with Black, then read Red, White and end with Green.  Or start with Green and move on to Black, Red and White.”  When I started reading the series, Green wasn’t published yet so I had ... Book Review: “Green” by Ted Dekker

Rollalyn's Rating:

4 Stars

On 11/24 Karis Elder wrote: Like so many other Dekker fans I anxiously awaited Ted’s novel Green and it definitely didn’t disappoint. (: The last book written in the Circle Series (Black, Red and White), it is also the beginning. Even though Green happens after White, it also takes place before Black. The start and the finish. Ted masterfully ties ... Green by Ted Dekker

Karis's Rating:

5 Stars

On 11/22 Tina Matanguihan wrote: Rating: AS FORETOLD BY ANCIENT PROPHETS, an apocalypse destroyed Earth during the twenty-first century. But two thousand years later Elyon set upon the earth a new Adam. This time, however, He gave humanity an advantage. What was once unseen became seen. It was good and it was called…Green. But the evil Teeleh bided his time ... Green (Ted Dekker)

Tina's Rating:

4 Stars

On 11/21 James Korsmo wrote: Dekker's imaginative world is an interesting one, and his action certainly takes place on a grand scale. But this book, at least as an introduction to the Circle series, suffers from too much complication. It is difficult to grasp the premise and follow the complex action. There are too many characters ... Quite a premise, but not a great entry into the series

James's Rating:

3 Stars

On 11/20 Allison Shokes wrote: Followed by the books Black, Red and White, Green begins and ends Dekker’s circle series. Our Hero: Thomas Hunter, common man in modern time, leader of “The Circle” in an alternate future. Our Villians: Ba’al (future) and Billy (modern). Green is an interesting, but sometimes confusing story ... New Book: Green by Ted Dekker

Allison's Rating:

3 Stars

On 11/20 Erik Williams wrote: Recently I read Green by Ted Dekker. It's called book Zero. According to Dekker you can read this final book in the Circle trilogy. Which is ironic as this is the fourth book and there are some other books that are connected to these books as well. Confusion aside, Dekker is an amazing storyteller. Quite ... Ted Dekkers Latest Offering

Erik 's Rating:

4 Stars

On 11/20 Don Dudley wrote: I am doing this as a part of the Book Review Blogger Program with Thomas Nelson. For more information, go to; http://brb.thomasnelson.com **Warning: SPOILERS** Green is the latest offering by best-selling author Ted Dekker. This is the fourth book in what Dekker has called The Circle Trilogy. This book seeks to fill in a gap between the ... Book Review: Green, by Ted Dekker

Don's Rating:

2 Stars

On 11/20 Deborah Khuanghlawn wrote: I think Ted Dekker is one of the most brilliant authors out there today, Christian or general fiction. I have enjoyed every single one of his books and have been amazed at how he takes a story and creates a whole new world with words. The stories really take you into the story and are able to make the ... Closure and an opening

Deborah's Rating:

5 Stars

On 11/18 Joseph Yates wrote: Green, by Ted Dekker, is a Christian fiction book that is very allegorical. Thomas Hunter, a man from the present time in Denver, Colorado, somehow traveled to the future to an alternate future of sorts. At least thats what I understand. Note that I have not read any of the other three books in this ... Green by Ted Dekker

Joseph's Rating:

2 Stars

On 11/17 JD Smart wrote: Yes, I know this review is long over-due, but before reading Ted Dekker’s “Green” I went book OCD and had to read “Black”, “Red”, and “White”. Yes, I know, craziness. Anyway I need to start off by saying that I really am a fan of Dekker’s. He’s ... Green: Fantastic, But Hopefully Not The True Ending

JD's Rating:

4 Stars

On 11/17 Susan K. Stewart wrote: Green by Ted Dekker is subtitled “The Circle – Book Zero – The Beginning and The End.” The book’s description say the reader can begin reading The Circle series with Green, or read it as the end of the series. Maybe it works to end the series, but it doesn’t work as the beginning book. The ... Green: The Circle-Book Zero

Susan K. 's Rating:

1 Stars

On 11/16 Sheryl Tuttle wrote: What originally appealed to me about Green by Ted Dekker was that this book could be read either first or last in its series. Called the Circle Series, Green is both the beginning and the end; it is Book Zero. Green is a Christian fantasy story, set in both present day 21st century and 2000 years into ... Compelling Enough to Want to Read The Rest of The Series

Sheryl 's Rating:

5 Stars

On 11/16 Mary Ryan wrote: Green is the first book I have read by author Ted Dekker. The book is considered Book Zero the Beginning and the End of a 4 book and descriptions told the reader that it didn’t matter where you started in the circle of books. I couldn’t imagine that this would work with a series of books. Not ... Review of Green

Mary's Rating:

3 Stars

On 11/15 Keiki Hendrix wrote: ‘The beginning and the end.’ Ted Dekker’s long awaited Green, Book 0:  The Beginning and the End was, as always, a great Dekker read.  Dekker’s ability to define and reveal characters is one of the main reasons he is one of my favorite authors. Add to this the wondrous allegory of the Christian themes that are so ... Book Review of Green (The Circle, Book 0: The Beginning and the End) by Ted Dekker

Keiki's Rating:

5 Stars

On 11/15 Rachel Harrison wrote: Green is Ted Dekker's lastest addition to The Circle Series. It is "Book Zero:The Beginning and The End". We were introduced to Thomas of Hunter, the man who lives between two worlds, in Black, Red, and White. Thomas finds himself fighting evil in his darkest form. His son, Samuel, has turned his back ... The Circle Continues...

Rachel's Rating:

3 Stars

On 11/15 Brooke B. wrote: This is book 0 in the Circle series. It is the beginning and end of the series. It’s a good thing too! I have yet to read Black, Red, or White. So here is a little bit of Circle history for you. Earth was destroyed in the 21st century. Elyon gave Earth and new Adam and Eve. However, this ... Green

Brooke's Rating:

5 Stars

On 11/15 Denise Casemier wrote: By Ted DekkerAS FORETOLD BY ANCIENT PROPHETS, an apocalypse destroyed Earth during the twenty-first century. But two thousand years later Elyon set upon the earth a new Adam. This time, however, He gave humanity an advantage. What was once unseen became seen. It was good and it was called...Green.But ... Green

Denise's Rating:

4 Stars

On 11/13 Jennee Thompson wrote: I have this theory about books written in series and that is, if it is well written, you can read the final book without reading the beginning of the series, and still understand the story. Such is the case with Green by Ted Dekker. It is the 4th and final book of the series, except it isn't a series, ... Book Review: Green by Ted Dekker

Jennee's Rating:

4 Stars

On 11/11 Tanya Grooms wrote: This is the alpha and omega of the Circle series.  You can start with this book or you can end with this book. This book chronicles the life of Thomas Hunter and his family. You are introduced to the Horde, Eramites, Circle followers and Ba’al. It goes along with good and evil, sacrifices and choices. ... Green by Ted Dekker

Tanya's Rating:

2 Stars

On 11/11 Beth Pleban wrote: After long anticipation, I finally received GREEN, the fourth installation in a series. Ted claims that GREEN can be read first or last. That the four books work seamlessly together. After reading GREEN as the last of the books (BLACK, RED, and WHITE) I whole-heartedly agree! GREEN takes us back to a ... Green review

Beth's Rating:

5 Stars

On 11/11 Jason Dietz wrote: Thomas Nelson Publisher In the tradition of spiritual fantasy fiction such as Lewis’ Science Fiction Trilogy, comes a story of the far future connected to the near future by a man named Thomas Hunter. It is the story of an apocalyptic world inhabited by diseased humanity, truly evil monsters, and ... Green by Ted Dekker

Jason's Rating:

3 Stars

On 11/10 Peg Brantley wrote: Green is the fourth book, or the first, depending on how you look at Ted Dekker's Circle series. Actually, it says "Book Zero" on the jacket, but since I'd already read Black, Red, and White, to me it's the fourth.Confused? Don't be. Because of the way they're written, you can start with either Green ... Book Review: GREEN by Ted Dekker

Peg 's Rating:

4 Stars

On 11/9 Debbie Parker wrote: BOOK REVIEW: GREENBy: Tedd DekkerGreen is a science fiction fantasy about a man named Thomas Hunter who could time travel between two worlds. Well, actually between two times. Our world in the "present" and our world several thousand years into the future. What happened in one reality effected the other. ... BOOK REVIEW: GREEN By Tedd Dekker

Debbie's Rating:

4 Stars

On 11/9 Kim Ford wrote: The Circle Trilogy was my introduction to Ted Dekker’s work. I have since read almost all of his writing, and have even been afforded the privilege of meeting him at a book signing earlier this year. That said, Green was a book I greatly anticipated. I was immediately drawn in, and having read the ... Green by Ted Dekker - My Review

Kim 's Rating:

4 Stars

On 11/8 Hanne Moon wrote: "Green", Ted Dekker's last book in his Circle series (or is it really the first?), is just as riveting as the first one. Thomas Hunter is watching his beloved Circle fall apart before his eyes. His son, Samuel, has led a group of warriors away from the teachings of Elyon, away from the Red Lakes that ... Ted Dekker's "Green"

Hanne's Rating:

5 Stars

On 11/7 Shelbi Harris wrote: At Last . . . The Circle RebornThe story of how Thomas Hunter first entered the Black Forest and forever changed our history began at a time when armies were gathered for a final battle in the valley of Migdon. Green is a story of love, betrayal, and sweeping reversals set within the apocalypse. It is ... Green: Book Zero: The Begining and The End by Ted Dekker

Shelbi's Rating:

5 Stars

On 11/7 Cassandra Hale wrote: I am new to the Ted Dekker Circle Series, and Green was my introduction. I’m sad to say that this isn’t a book I was able to finish. It was filled with graphic occultic practices, a lot of blood, gore and pure horror. I also believe the phrase “Christian Horror Fiction” to be an oxymoron. ... Ted Dekker's "Green": A Review

Cassandra's Rating:

1 Stars

On 11/6 Jean Ballance wrote: I was so fortunate to snatch up Green from Thomas Nelson for their blog reviews. Here's a little snippet of the inside flap: Green brings full meaning to the Circle Series as a whole, reading as both prequel to Black and sequel to White, completing a full circle. This is Book Zero, the Circle Reborn, ... A Review of Green by Ted Dekker

Jean's Rating:

4 Stars

On 11/6 Mela S. wrote: Rating: 4/5 “Green” is a story of the end (and a bit of the beginning.) It talks about a world set 2,000 years into the future, where history has repeated itself, and mankind is (once again) approaching the apocalypse. The protagonist Thomas Hunter’s son, Samuel, has rallied large numbers ... “Green” by Ted Dekker

Mela's Rating:

4 Stars

On 11/6 Kyle Clark wrote: Green by Ted Dekker is the latest edition to the Circle Series. It is intended to serve as both a prequel and a sequel to the original three (Book Zero, as Dekker calls it). It begins after White, the third book, with the Circle fracturing between those who want to fight the Horde again, led by Samuel, ... Book Review: Green

Kyle's Rating:

4 Stars

On 11/6 Michael Combs wrote: Ted Dekker is easily one of my favorite authors. His Red, White, & Black books sucked me in to his universe and for the most part anything he puts out I eagerly purchase and read. Green came up on the Thomas Nelson book review page (brb.thomasnelson.com) and I thought “SWEET FREE TED DEKKER BOOK!”. I ... Green by Ted Dekker

Michael's Rating:

3 Stars

On 11/6 Joan Nienhuis wrote: It is 2,000 years in the future. Thomas and the Circle serve Elyon and await his return. They have drowned in the healing red waters and are cleansed of the disease that visibly marks the evil Horde. The way of Elyon is to love the enemy but the son of Thomas wants to wage war as Elyon has been silent ... Green by Ted Dekker

Joan's Rating:

4 Stars

On 11/5 Lorri Slawson wrote: Both of us enjoyed reading this book and found it interesting and full of action. We haven't read any of his other books, so we didn't really understand some of the characters but it didn't take anything from the story. It shows once again how easily people can lose faith and the ever present battle ... Green

Lorri's Rating:

4 Stars

On 11/5 Audrey Hebbert wrote: Although I like Dekker’s work, I don’t always have the opportunity to read his books. In fact, this is the first I’ve read in his Circle series. As usual Dekker brilliantly weaves multiple story lines, tying up the loose ends of the series. In the introduction he tells the reader s/he can read ... THE CIRCLE IS COMPLETE

Audrey's Rating:

5 Stars

On 11/5 Dora Stoltzfus wrote: Well, kinda.  I’ve been given the privilege to review Green by Ted Dekker. Ted writes: “Unlike most series, the Circle Series is truly circular, meaning Green, Book Zero, both begins the series for those who have not yet read Black,Red, or White, and it ends the series for those who ... Evil Step-Mother Goes Green

Dora's Rating:

3 Stars

On 11/4 Emily Akin wrote: Full title is, Green: Book Zero, the Beginning and the End (Thomas Nelson). Fantasy fiction is not my thing, yet I chose to review this book out of curiosity, mainly because I was intrigued by the title. Green is the last (and first) book in the Circle series. Hero Thomas Hunter leads the good guys in ... Green by Ted Dekker

Emily's Rating:

4 Stars

On 11/4 Laura Knoerr wrote: For horror fans, Ted Dekker’s Green fits the bill. Although Dekker is a “Christian” writer and his novel, Green, incorporates themes of salvation and good versus evil, there is more than enough gore and guts and ghouls in this novel to satisfy any Halloween appetite. Green is the fourth in a series, ... Green for Halloween

Laura's Rating:

3 Stars

On 11/3 Paul Lindley wrote: Green is the story of the end of the Circle, which happens to be the beginning. We see the division of the futuristic world, and somewhat see our world as it might be in the not too distant future. Samuel peaces out and Thomas is torn between conflicting interests in very conflicting realities. That's about the gist of it. I loved this book... Review: Green by Ted Dekker

Paul's Rating:

4 Stars

On 11/3 Nancy Famolari wrote: Green is promoted as the book that is both the beginning and the end of his latest four book series. Supposedly you can read this book without the other books and still understand and enjoy it. Unfortunately, if you're not familiar with the other books, including his previous books, and the characters, ... Engaging Fantasy – But You Need to Be a Fan

Nancy's Rating:

3 Stars

On 11/3 Jennifer Higgins wrote: Dekker is back with his newest novel, Green, once again proving why he is a master storyteller. Green completes the circle in the Books of History Chronicles: Black, Red, and White. Is it possible for time and reality to change and for history to be rewritten? What is truth and is it universal? Is truth ... Green by Ted Dekker

Jennifer's Rating:

5 Stars

On 11/2 Shari Morehouse wrote: I specifically chose this book because of the author’s assertion that Green begins the series and ends the series. I assumed that meant that I could read and understand it without knowing what was in the other books. Unfortunately this just isn’t the case. The cast of characters is confusing and ... An ending maybe, as a beginning lacking

Shari's Rating:

2 Stars

On 11/2 Dianna Auton wrote: At Last . . . The Circle Reborn   The story of how Thomas Hunter first entered the Black Forest and forever changed our history began at a time when armies were gathered for a final battle in the valley of Migdon. Green is a story of love, betrayal, and sweeping reversals set within the apocalypse. ... Review: Ted Dekker’s “Green”

Dianna's Rating:

5 Stars

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Chantal's Rating:

3 Stars

On 10/31 Nicole Elliott wrote: Green, the book that readers of The Circle Trilogy have anxiously awaited, the book that finally brings the 3 different series all together, the end and the beginning. The storyline picks up where The Circle Trilogy, The Paradise Novels, and The Lost Books leave off. Although Dekker claims you can read ... Green By Ted Dekker

Nicole's Rating:

5 Stars

On 10/31 Tammy Litke wrote: I was intrigued by the idea of being able to read and review Green. I have only read one other Ted Dekker novel, "In the Blink Of An Eye", and I finished that one very quickly. I'm not quite sure what I was expecting from this fantasy novel (and fantasy is a genre I'm largely a fan of), but this one ... Green by Ted Dekker Review

Tammy's Rating:

2 Stars

On 10/31 Heather Terry wrote: Green is the newest of Dekker's books in the Circle Series, previous books being Black, Red, White. In Green, Thomas Hunter's story is continued after he has been out of the 21st century and back in the future (2,000 years ahead) for many years. The Circle, which consists of the followers of Elyon, is ... Green by Ted Dekker

Heather's Rating:

4 Stars

On 10/30 Allie Marmion wrote: Green is the first Ted Dekker book I have read. I was pleasantly surprised with Dekker's writing. Green is beautifully written. I was drawn in instantly. I am very interested in reading the other books in this series. I would like to see if this book fits in the way it was intended. Is it a true prequel ... Dekker draws you in with Green

Allie's Rating:

4 Stars

On 10/28 Casey Petersen wrote: Green is the final book in a multi-colored series by Ted Dekker that I’ve been wanting to read for some time now.  According to the publisher, “This is Book Zero, the Circle Reborn, both the beginning and the end. The preferred starting point for new readers . . . and the perfect climax for the ... Book Review: “Green” by Ted Dekker

Casey's Rating:

3 Stars

On 10/27 Laura Hilton wrote: Green is a great book that completes all the history chronicles: the lost books, the paradise Books, and, more specifically, the circle series. As in black, red, and white, the main character, Thomas Hunter is still fighting battles between good and evil…The Circle and the Horde. Except this time not ... Green

Laura's Rating:

5 Stars

On 10/27 Lorrie Covington wrote: I chose this book to review for the Thomas Nelson Blogger Reviews. I am a huge fan of the Circle Trilogy, so it was with great excitement that I sat down to read ‘Green’. I won’t recap the story for you, as that has been done several times here already. However, I will say that while ... GREEN, By Ted Dekker

Lorrie's Rating:

4 Stars

On 10/27 Caitlin Muir wrote: Green is the perfect book for a long layover at the airport. Noisy kids and disgruntled adults will fade into the background as you quickly turn the pages. Tedd Dekker’s latest installment in the story of Thomas brings everything full circle – pun intended by the author. Depending on how far you’ve ... Book Review: Green

Caitlin's Rating:

4 Stars

On 10/27 Joseph Cole wrote: Here is another Thomas Nelson book review, everyone! I finished Ted Dekker’s Green just today, and I am anxious to tell you all what I think. Green is the fourth, and final–maybe, installment in Dekker’s Circle series, which are directly related to his Paradise novels (Saint, Sinner ... Book Review: Green

Joseph 's Rating:

4 Stars

On 10/26 Matthew Yoder wrote: Thomas, the Circle, Monique, Kara, the Horde, and the Raison Strain are back at it again in Green, the fourth and final installment of Ted Dekker’s The Circle Trilogy. Green revolves around some of the conflicts that are beginning to pop up within the Circle on their stances the existence of Elyon, ... Green by Ted Dekker

Matthew's Rating:

4 Stars

On 10/26 JR. Forasteros wrote: I just finished Green by Ted Dekker.  Seemingly the last of Dekker’s “The Circle” books, it’s been packaged as book Zero of the Black, Red and White series.  In the introduction, Dekker offers the book as a book that “both begins… and ends the series…  ... GREEN by Ted Dekker: A Review

JR.'s Rating:

4 Stars

On 10/26 Juliet Kennedy wrote: "According to the Books of History, everything that happened after the year 2010 actually began in the year 4036 AD. It began in the future, not in the past. Confusing perhaps, but perfectly understandable once you realize that some things are as dependent on the future as on the past."~Excerpt from ... BEEtween the Pages: Green by Ted Dekker

Juliet 's Rating:

4 Stars

On 10/26 Beth Eavenson wrote: Do you know what over a million people, including myself, have been waiting for? Green-- The beginning and the end of the famed Circle Series by Ted Dekker. With high expectations, I began reading. As with the other Circle books I was on the edge of my seat from the start. Ted Dekker's writing style ... Green by Ted Dekker

Beth's Rating:

5 Stars

On 10/25 Amber Stark wrote: Ted Dekker's Green both begins and completes his Circle Series, an epic story of good versus evil in which the main character, Thomas Hunter, travels between our world and another in an effort to save both worlds after his son Samuel turns his back on his family and his faith and decides to wage war ... Green by Ted Dekker

Amber's Rating:

5 Stars

On 10/24 Karlene Jacobsen wrote: When Thomas Nelson offered Ted Dekker’s latest release “GREEN” to be reviewed, I took the opportunity. Not having had the chance to read the other three books of the Circle series, I considered this a good thing as GREEN is called “Book Zero”; meaning it is the beginning and the end. It can ... GREEN

Karlene's Rating:

3 Stars

On 10/24 Miss Edwards wrote: I have read that if you did not get to read Dekker's White, Red, or Black novels and read his Green you have read all 3 of the others as he combines those three in Green and makes one novel. I have to agree that he has done that. What I can not agree with is his use of the fantasy mixed with the future ... Green by Ted Dekker Review

Miss's Rating:

1 Stars

On 10/23 Crystal Stone wrote: I read Green because it was the recommended starting point in the Circle series and because I loved Three. My expectations were high when the author compared his work in this series to Chronicles of Narnia and Lord of the Rings. I was expecting poignant, touching, thrilling, encouraging, even funny in ... Ted Dekker's Green... Not that impressed.

Crystal's Rating:

2 Stars

On 10/22 Derek Stapleton wrote: From the beginning of the book the reader is reeled into an ongoing story of passion, love, fear, mystery and intrigue. New readers to the series have been relentlessly told that with this book (Green) you can come “Full Circle”.... “Green” - an amazing finish and a unique beginning

Derek's Rating:

5 Stars

On 10/22 Donna Safford wrote: "Green" is the classic good vs. evil type of book. It is advertised as a book that can either begin or end the popular "Circle" series by Ted Dekker. Time changes quickly bouncing between the present and the future, with references to the past. One man, Thomas Hunter, tries to save his future world from ... Good vs. Evil

Donna's Rating:

3 Stars

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Lori's Rating:

4 Stars

On 10/21 Julie Surace-Johnson wrote: Several years have passed since I read WHITE, the last installment of The Circle books. As intricate as the story line is--with Thomas the Hunter inhabiting two separate realities divided by thousands of years--I had no difficulty reconnecting with the characters in the newest installment GREEN. Characters, ... I don't remember and it's not posted with Amazon.com yet.

Julie's Rating:

5 Stars

On 10/21 Melody Merchant wrote: Thomas Hunter has spent his life world-hopping, leading followers of Elyon in two realities towards the Great Romance, battling absolute evil. Now his world is shattered. Teeleh, evil incarnate, is savoring his impending victory. Thomas desperately searches both worlds for the key to victory, only ... "Green" by Ted Dekker

Melody's Rating:

5 Stars

On 10/20 Micah Hasty wrote: Let me first say how excited I am to have the privilege of reviewing such an amazing work of fiction. I am a big fan of Ted Dekker's work and have read through almost all of his literary contributions. This is no exception. Green can be read as with the beginning or the end of the Circle Series which ... Ted Dekker's Green - A Book Review

Micah's Rating:

5 Stars

On 10/20 Carmen Lester wrote: "Green" by Ted Dekker I am conflicted in my review of this book. On the one hand it is a very graphic, fascinating bit of story-telling, but I found myself confused at times - I would have to go back and review the characters at times to figure out what was happening. I had not read the first books ... Green - the end?

Carmen's Rating:

3 Stars

On 10/20 Richele McFarlin wrote: This is the story of how Thomas Hunter came to the Black Forest. A story many fans of the Circle Trilogy have been waiting anxiously to read. How did Thomas enter the black forest? Why Thomas? How was he able to enter two worlds through this dreams? Questions like these and many more are answered in ... Mind Blowing!

Richele's Rating:

5 Stars

On 10/20 Malinda Detweiler wrote: Green by Ted Dekker is called The Circle book zero. It is supposed to be the book that you can start with or end the series that includes the books. Black, Red, and White. This book deals with two realities The one that Thomas Hunter lives in with the Circle or albinos, the people that drowned in the ... Green by Ted Dekker

Malinda's Rating:

3 Stars

On 10/19 Travis Clarke wrote: The story of Thomas (of) Hunter continues on in Green by Ted Dekker. If you have read the original Circle Trilogy (Black, Red, and White) then this story is the next chapter of the saga. Thomas in the parallel world is living a peaceful life but a challenger to his reign and ideals rises up and challenges ... Green by Ted Dekker, my review

Travis's Rating:

5 Stars

On 10/19 ricky patrick wrote: “Green” is an apocalyptic story that fuses our history with another world’s history. The parallels and symbolism that are used are amazing. It’s completely impossible to explain it in such a short review and do it any justice. This book is fiction…but its not just fiction. This ... “Green” By Ted Dekker

ricky's Rating:

5 Stars

On 10/19 Catrina Bradley wrote: GREEN by Ted Dekker The Weak Link In This CircleFans of Ted Dekker’s “Circle” Trilogy have been waiting none-too patiently for the release of his sequel/prequel to the series, “Green”. This fan has anyway, since the day I heard it was on its way to the bookstores.Green is touted as being “the ... Book Review: "Green" by Ted Dekker

Catrina's Rating:

2 Stars

On 10/19 Carissa Robertson wrote: Green, by Ted Dekker, is the beginning and the end of the Circle Series. Book 0. At first, I was doubtful. How could one book start and finish a series? I’m still not exactly sure, but Green did! Picking up where White left off and leaving off where Black picks up, Green completes the series. It pulls ... Green by Ted Dekker

Carissa's Rating:

4 Stars

On 10/19 Carole Ledbetter wrote: Ted Dekker employs great metaphors in his Circle Series. In this latest book, Green, his protagonist, Thomas Hunter, returns to the year 2010 from 4036 A.D. According to the Books of History, referred to in Green, everything happening after the year 2010 actually began in the future in 4036 A.D. The ... Great Story but I should have come in at the beginning!

Carole's Rating:

3 Stars

On 10/19 Robin Lynch wrote: Just a side note about my review.  Please know that this is my opinon only and I realize some people like these books.  Thanks for taking the time to check this out.For my book review this time I selected a book by Ted Deker entitle Green. The whole premise of this book is that you can read ... Green by Ted Dekker

Robin's Rating:

1 Stars

On 10/18 Lorene Doucett wrote: Ted Dekker has a truly ingenious imagination. It has been nearly five years since the last book of his circle series and now we have the “swing” book Green. Green could be the first book or the last one. It has many similarties of the first books, but a personality all of it’s own. It is fantasy, ... Ted Dekker's Green

Lorene's Rating:

5 Stars

On 10/18 Mary Crocco wrote: Green, by Ted Dekker Green connects the Circle Series; Black, Red, and White. This is Book Zero, the Beginning and the End, which can be the starting point for readers who have not yet read the trilogies, and it may also serve as an ending to those readers who have read Black, Red, and White. Green ... Green, by Ted Dekker

Mary's Rating:

4 Stars

On 10/17 Janae DeWeese wrote: I just finished reading Ted Dekker's Green. I've already read the other three books that preclude this one. Green doesn't quite live up to what the other books did. It still seems like a Dekker book, but somehow lacks the character depth the other books have. Maybe that's because there's too many characters. ... Green

Janae's Rating:

4 Stars

On 10/17 Tina Bennett wrote: Green by Ted Dekker, Book Synopsis:At Last . . . The Circle Reborn The story of how Thomas Hunter first entered the Black Forest and forever changed our history began at a time when armies were gathered for a final battle in the valley of Migdon. Green is a story of love, betrayal, and sweeping reversals ... Green by Ted Dekker

Tina's Rating:

5 Stars

On 10/17 Jonathan Gilbert wrote: I have been a Ted Dekker fan since reading Thr3e in 2003. When he published Book One (Black)of The Circle Trilogy, I gobbled it up in a short time. A few months later, I did the same with Book 2 (Red), and again a few months later with Book 3 (White). When I came to the end of the last installment, I ... Green:The Circle (Book Zero) by Ted Dekker

Jonathan's Rating:

4 Stars

On 10/17 Bonnie Bautz wrote: Since the first time I read "Blink" I have been a Ted Dekker fan. His imagination boggles my mind and I know I'm going for a wild ride the moment I open one of his books. In Green we have the continuation of his Circle series. Or is is the start of the Circle series? It is called "the beginning and ... Green - Ted Dekker

Bonnie's Rating:

4 Stars

On 10/17 Caitlyn Modeen wrote: Imagine the ability to travel back and forth in time 2000 years either way? Imagine you have the amazing ability to change the world for better or for worse. Imagine you lived a dual life in both places in time. Imagine if you could witness part of the coming judgement on man? Imagine if you had the ... Green by Ted Dekker

Caitlyn's Rating:

5 Stars

On 10/17 Rebekah Carpenter wrote: Green by Ted Dekker is the  fictional account of Thomas Hunter and his adventures as he leaves the Black Forest and travels back to the twenty-first century, to when his story began.  Thomas is engaged in a battle which might well result in the ending of the world, and in order to save  the circle ... Green by Ted Dekker

Rebekah's Rating:

2 Stars

On 10/16 Katy-Anne Wilson wrote: With what I had heard about Ted Dekker being amazing, the book “Green” which was my first Dekker book, was kind of a disappointment. The idea of a book being a prequel and a sequel making a circular series really appealed to me. However, “Green” seemed like a whole bunch of confusion that did ... BOOK: Green ~ By Ted Dekker

Katy-Anne's Rating:

3 Stars

On 10/16 April Jenkins wrote: “Green” by Ted Dekker is essentially a story of good vs. evil. The main character is a man named Thomas Hunter, who has managed to travel into the future via his dreams. He has stayed in the future and has become a leader of a peaceful group of people who are about to have all their beliefs and ways ... Green by Ted Dekker

April's Rating:

4 Stars

On 10/16 Janelle Cole wrote: Green by Ted DekkerAt Last . . . The Circle RebornThe story of how Thomas Hunter first entered the Black Forest and forever changed our history began at a time when armies were gathered for a final battle in the valley of Migdon. Green is a story of love, betrayal, and sweeping reversals set within the ... My Review of : Green by Ted Dekker

Janelle's Rating:

5 Stars

On 10/15 Jenn Phipps wrote: GreenBook Zero: The Beginning and the EndBy Ted DekkerReviewer's GuideBe sure to check out Ted Dekker's Green Website for Downloads, Videos and More!Book DescriptionAt Last . . . The Circle RebornThe story of how Thomas Hunter first entered the Black Forest and forever changed our history began at a ... Green: A Review

Jenn's Rating:

3 Stars

On 10/15 David LaDuke wrote: Green by Ted Dekker is book zero of the Circle series that originally began with Black. You read that right, Green is book zero. It serves as both the beginning and the end of the Circle series. For those who are new to the series, it serves as the beginning. For those who have read all three; Black, ... Green by Ted Dekker

David's Rating:

5 Stars

On 10/14 Jason Skipper wrote: Green by Ted Dekker My rating: 4 of 5 stars Green is the last and the first of a series. One can begin the series with it, or end the series with it. It is a sort of Christian science fiction. It is almost Narnia for adults. The story line is good. It hooks the ... Book Review: Green; Book Zero, The Beginning And The End by Ted Dekker

Jason's Rating:

4 Stars

On 10/14 Marcia Morphew wrote: Getting through the 392 pages of the book “Green” by Ted Dekker was a daunting task for me…..at times I felt like I was just reading words and not really “getting” what was going on, at times wondering why I was wasting my time reading this book when I could be reading something I would actually ... Not recommending it....

Marcia's Rating:

2 Stars

On 10/14 Laura Roberts wrote: Ted has done it again. Green completes a circle of four books that have been captivating readers for half a decade. I was skeptical that Green could be read before Black, but as the story wraps up, you see it all come together to form a seamless loop of time that takes you deep. Dekker beautifully illustrates ... Ted Has Done It Again!

Laura's Rating:

5 Stars

On 10/14 Brett Barner wrote: Book: Green Author: Ted Dekker Rating: 3 out of 5 stars We discover that time actually began in the future rather than the past. The Books of History have mystical powers. With only four of the books one can bridge space and time – for good or evil. The end of everything is at hand. ... Green by Ted Dekker [Book Review]

Brett's Rating:

3 Stars

On 10/14 Amy Nabors wrote: I'm not exactly sure where to begin with my thoughts on Ted Dekker'sGreen.   Greenis the continuation of his series of books Black, Red& White. If you’ve never read any of Dekker’s books he has an amazing imagination. Almost a modern day Tolkien or C.S. Lewis. Imagination so out there it can be ... Green by Ted Dekker

Amy's Rating:

3 Stars

On 10/14 Richard Obrecht wrote: I have to say that I felt it would be difficult for Ted Dekker to top the previous three books in this series (Black, Red, White), but Ted has done it! This is a wonderful and very engaging book. While it was longer than the others in the series, it didn't seem that way. Ted keeps the reader engaged ... Green - Ted Dekker

Richard's Rating:

4 Stars

On 10/14 Sharon Seeberger wrote: The beginning the end, or a point in a circle? Dekker wants the reader to make that choice in this book that converts his triangle (the Red, White, and Black trilogy) into a circle. A story of parallel universes set 2000 years apart, offering perhaps an opportunity to change the future by movement between ... Tomorrow's fantasy... today's truth

Sharon's Rating:

4 Stars

On 10/14 Jeff Miles wrote: Ted Dekker both starts and finishes what he set into motion with Black. In a world where the spiritual is physical Thomas Hunter must keep the Circle from breaking apart as the world careens towards the final showdown between good and evil, between Elyon and Teelah. I was extremely excited to begin ... Book Review: Green – Ted Dekker

Jeff's Rating:

3 Stars

On 10/13 Susan Smart wrote: This fourth and final piece to Ted Dekker's Circle Series, has been the beginning point of my reading the Circle Series & an amazing journey! Dekker has woven a story that is a continuing circle - written as a fantasy, yet revealing spiritual truths. What I like most about entering this circle of books ... Ted Dekker's Green

Susan's Rating:

5 Stars

On 10/12 Lisa Lickel wrote: This was my first attempt at reading Ted Dekker. I like sci fi and fantasy, and this story was a bit of both. The idea of tying a cycle of stories together through a book that is both a sequel and a prequel was enormously intriguing to me. Green takes place in the near future, the near past, and two ... Green by Ted Dekker

Lisa's Rating:

4 Stars

On 10/12 Blair Roberts wrote: for my latest reading project, i jumped into “Green” by Ted Dekker. it’s a fantasy read, somewhere along the lines of chronicles of narnia, where the lines between reality and fantasy get blurry. its the 4th book in a series, the first three books being “Black”, “Red” ... Green: A Book Review…

Blair's Rating:

3 Stars

On 10/12 Lenore Webb wrote: As a book reviewer for Thomas Nelson, I have the privilege of reading many different styles of writing. But I have to give my applause to Ted Dekker for his novel Green. I love a well written mystery, drama and suspense. And I also am a fan of a well told story. In Green you will be rewarded with ... Green

Lenore's Rating:

3 Stars

On 10/12 Janet Reeves wrote: I can’t say Green was a pleasant read—but it was worth my time. I think. (The non-ending still has me perplexed.) Green is a story of fallen mankind, and God’s plan to restore, and Satan’s plan to destroy. It’s an allegory of the biggest spiritual battle of all time. And what’s spiritual, ... Book Review: Green

Janet's Rating:

3 Stars

On 10/12 Sarah Katie wrote: About the book: At Last . . . The Circle Reborn The story of how Thomas Hunter first entered the Black Forest and forever changed our history began at a time when armies were gathered for a final battle in the valley of Migdon. Green is a story of love, betrayal, and sweeping reversals set within the ... Green by Ted Dekker

Sarah 's Rating:

3 Stars

On 10/10 Dawn Ewing wrote: Green Reviewed by Dawn Ewing This being the fourth book in the series once again does not leave you wanting. With intrigue, alternate reality and fear of the future this book captures the reader’s attention and makes them unable to put the book down. Good questions for the readers. “is God really ... Green another great book

Dawn's Rating:

5 Stars

On 10/10 Shellie Bailey wrote: It is the beginning and its the end. Green brings you full circle whether you are reading it as the first book or the last. Thomas Hunter and The Circle are preparing for the Annual Gathering when his eldest son Samuel brings chaos and disruption to the group. This one single act set the entire Circle ... Green by Ted Dekker

Shellie's Rating:

5 Stars

On 10/10 Catherine Dieterly wrote: The Beginning and the End, a very appropriate description of Ted Dekker’s book Green. As book zero of the circle trilogy, it can either be the start or the finish of the series. For me, it was the start because I have not yet read White, Red, or Black. The story describes what happens when humans become ... The Beginning and the End: Green

Catherine's Rating:

3 Stars

On 10/10 Benjie Smith wrote: By Ted DekkerThomas Nelson PublishersThis book brings the story of the Circle to completion.It's been ten years since Thomas of Hunter has dreamed of the Histories, and in that ten years Elyon has been silent. The love within the Circle is growing cold and betrayal is in the air. Thomas must find a ... Green

Benjie's Rating:

5 Stars

On 10/10 Becky Ritta wrote: Wow. That’s pretty much all I can say after finishing Green. Now, I’m used to having Ted Dekker blow my mind with his fiction, but Green wasn’t as much mind blowing as it was inspiring, intriguing, and just really satisfying, well-written fantasy. Green is the last of the Circle books (Black, Red, ... green by ted dekker

Becky's Rating:

5 Stars

On 10/9 Cameron Van Zante wrote: The Beginning and The End. This is the main concept for book four of the Circle "Trilogy. " In this book Ted Dekker attempts to bring the conclusion of the story after "White" and bring it back to the beginning of "Black." It's been ten years since Elyon has been with the Circle and many of the members ... Review of "Green" by Ted Dekker

Cameron's Rating:

5 Stars

On 10/9 Ryan Sherrett wrote: In Green, the group known as the "Circle", led by Thomas Hunter, is fracturing. It has been 10 years since they have really seen God (called Elyon in this story). In that world, which is actually a couple thousand years in the future, the unseen is now seen. Good and Evil are incarnated and tangible. ... Book Review - Green by Ted Dekker

Ryan's Rating:

5 Stars

On 10/9 Michelle Seltzer wrote: Recently, I read a book for Thomas Nelson Publishing and was asked to give a review of it.  I received the book for free in exchange for the review.  If you are looking for a book that has non-stop action and lots of detail, then Green by Ted Dekker is the book you want to read.  If you ... Green by Ted Dekker

Michelle's Rating:

5 Stars

On 10/8 JD Eddins wrote:   This week I wrapped up reading Green, the latest book by Ted Dekker in his Circle Series. The interesting thing about this book is that it can either serve as the last book in the series or the first (hence the subtitle: The Beginning and the End). I wondered how this would work in reality and ... Review of Green

JD's Rating:

5 Stars

On 10/8 Hannah Nielsen wrote: I read the original Circle Trilogy (Black, Red, White) in 2007 and 2008. When I initially read them — especially Red and White — I wasn’t terribly impressed. Since then, though, my appreciation of the series has grown immensely. Green is Book Zero, beginning & end. Sounds crazy but it works. If ... Green by Ted Dekker

Hannah's Rating:

5 Stars

On 10/8 Tom Jamieson wrote: Because I had already read the first three books in the Circle, I was elated when I heard that another book had been written in the series.  And as always, Ted Dekker delivered another great story.  Dekker expertly weaves passion, intrigue, suspense, and thrill into a storyline that captivates even the most ardent imagination. Green is ... Green by Ted Dekker

Tom's Rating:

5 Stars

On 10/7 Adam Barton wrote: GreenTed DekkerThomas Nelson PublisherThomas of Hunter is a legend among The Circle, a mysterious warrior who seemingly came from nowhere and sparked a revolution, changing the way of life for the people of The Forest. Guided by the light and power of Elyon, he leads his people in the ways of peace ... October Book Review

Adam's Rating:

4 Stars

On 10/6 Bridget Hopper wrote: Earth reached it's twenty-first century and then was destroyed. When a new Earth comes to be, Elyon is the new Adam. Evil was also put on the Earth, in the Black Forest.Thomas slept in our world, but woke up in the Black Forest. He soon finds out that his son, Samuel, has sided with evil. How can ... Review: Green by Ted Dekker

Bridget's Rating:

5 Stars

On 10/6 Tracy Lagrove wrote: When i first started reading this book by Dekker i was really weary on actually being able to follow the story without having read the rest of the series. And i have to say for the first couple of chapters it was a bit difficult to understand some of what was going on. But by the time i got past them ... Green

Tracy's Rating:

5 Stars

On 10/6 Lindsay Selis wrote: If you're looking for a laid-back time with a bowl of popcorn and an adventure story, this book isn't for you. Green will capture you and pull you inside, kicking and screaming if necessary. The complex plot will engage your mind as the relevent and sentimental characters engage your heart. The analogy ... Green is the New Black

Lindsay's Rating:

3 Stars

On 10/6 J Stotesbery wrote: “Green” is the fourth book in the series, after “Black,” “Red,” and “White,” and is referred to as both the beginning and the end of the series. Since I haven’t read the first three books, I found this book very hard to get into because Dekker often refers to the previous books (and ... Green by Ted Dekker

J's Rating:

2 Stars

On 10/6 Steven Robbins wrote: I've read quite a few Sci-fi and Fantasy novels over the past 25+ years. I've read good ones, bad ones, and great ones. I've read stand alone novels and books that are part of extended series. All in all, I would estimate that I have read over 500 books in the science fiction and fantasy genre. So when ... Green by Ted Dekker

Steven's Rating:

5 Stars

On 10/6 Christina Banks wrote: "According to the Books of History, everything that happened after the year 2010 actually began in the year 4036 AD. It began in the future, not the past. Confusing perhaps, but perfectly understandable once you realize that some things are as dependent on the furture as on the past." Green, pg VII.Thomas ... Book Review: Green by Ted Dekker

Christina's Rating:

1 Stars

On 10/5 Rachel Coleman wrote: On the first page of this book, author Ted Dekker tells us history has been retold using simple metaphors. Examples he offers: Light coming into darkness (the gospel of John, written by God); A land called Narnia, set free by a lion (C.S. Lewis); A Ring that would enslave the hearts of all (J.R.R. Tolkein). Now, ... Author's hubris made ME "Green"

Rachel's Rating:

1 Stars

On 10/5 Tracy Keck wrote: Gripping drama. Thrilling suspense. Good and evil. Love and hate. Light and darkness. The apocalypse. If any of these phrases appeal to you, get ready, because Green by Ted Dekker has them all! Green is the final book in the Circle Series, following Black, then Red, then White. It is a thoroughly brilliant, ... Green ~ Book Review

Tracy's Rating:

4 Stars

On 10/5 Kari Rhew wrote: Green is a continuation, or the first step, in the journey between Thomas Hunter, Billy Rediger, and the world, or more accurately, two eras in our world. It's a classic allegory of right and wrong, evil and love, Heaven and hell, God and satan. For those that have a solid knowledge of the Bible, you ... Green (The Beginning And The End) By Ted Dekker

Kari's Rating:

4 Stars

On 10/5 Jennifer Gerhardt wrote: I just finished (as in read the last word on the last page about seven minutes ago) Green by Ted Dekker. I've been craving this book ever since it appeared in my mailbox a week or so ago. Finally, I sat down with it yesterday to ingest in one monstrous bite. It was delicious. What I love about Dekker's ... This is what life is like...

Jennifer's Rating:

5 Stars

On 10/5 Jacky S wrote: First there was Black. Then Red. And finally White. But now you can go full circle with Ted Dekker's latest, Green.The Circle has lost hope. A cherished son turns his back on his father, gathering evil for a final battle. And his father is desperately seeking the one elusive hope that just might save ... [Green] by Ted Dekker

Jacky's Rating:

5 Stars

On 10/4 Jerusha Scott wrote: Oh boy. I don't like writing negative reviews. I know how hard it is to write a book, and hats off to Mr. Dekker for finishing so many. That truly is a feat. Also hats off for the stunning Circle trilogy he wrote, in my mind, it was brilliant. But I have to be honest. I know I'm going to get a lot of ... 'Green' by Ted Dekker - A Book Review

Jerusha's Rating:

2 Stars

On 10/4 Lori Poppinga wrote: Once again, Ted Dekker delivers a stunning thriller. Green completes, begins, completes the Circle series. Dekker's Circle Series follows Thomas Hunter and his quest to remain true to Elyon despite events that point to the end of the world. Hunter battles the forces of evil manifested in Ba'al, Teeleh, ... Green by Ted Dekker

Lori's Rating:

5 Stars

On 10/3 Joy Holt wrote: Green follows Thomas Hunter, his family and the small group of believers that gather in a future where spiritual reality has physical manifestation. I was very excited to review this book because thrillers are one of favorite types to books to read. This book is part of a series, The Circle Trilogy, ... Book Review - Green By Ted Dekker

Joy's Rating:

5 Stars

On 10/2 Melissa Smith wrote: If anything, Ted Dekker is consistent. While his books cover a variety of story lines, he does have a talent for finishing what he starts. His stories don’t leave the reader hanging, and the same can be said for ‘Green‘. The book continues the tale of Thomas Hunter (also known as Thomas the Hunter) ... 'Green' by Ted Dekker

Melissa's Rating:

4 Stars

On 10/2 Shaun Eutsey wrote: Green is book zero of the Circle Series, being the beginning and the end of the series. Green focuses on Thomas Hunter, his family and the, relatively, small group of believers that gather in a future where spiritual reality has physical manifestation. To give more information may give away plot points, ... Green By Ted Dekker

Shaun's Rating:

5 Stars

On 9/30 Scott Wilson wrote: Thomas of Hunter has been looked to as the leader of the Albinos in the 10 years since the events of White. The population of his people have grown and embraced their peace loving ways, but many question when, or even if, Elyon is truly going to return to them. The continued attacks of the Horde and ... Ted Dekker’s Green

Scott's Rating:

3 Stars

On 9/29 Alex Sofet wrote:      Green is a wonderful book of Ted Dekker’s. It is suppose to be the beginning of the series and the end of the series at the same time. I personally do not think you should start off with this book if you’re new to the series because you know what’s going to happen at ... Green by Ted Dekker

Alex 's Rating:

5 Stars

On 9/27 B Nagel wrote: 4 of 5 snow white lions. In Green, Ted Dekker attempts to pull an Uroborus on his Circle Series AND encompass his Paradise novels and Lost Books. Other than a few off-notes, I think he does a good job. The setup: Thomas of Hunter has lived for 10 years in another world where spiritual things are physical. ... Green shall give way to Black, and Black to Green - Dekker goes roundabout

B's Rating:

4 Stars

On 9/25 Brandee Holland wrote: I thoroughly enjoy all of Ted Dekker's work, and Green is no exception. This is book zero in The Circle series, which also consists of Black, Red and White, and also ties into the Paradise novels: Saint, Sinner and Showdown. This book is the beginning and the end of the series. In these novels, a ... Green

Brandee's Rating:

5 Stars

On 9/25 Acquanetta Ferguson wrote: Green by Ted Dekker is a fantasy thriller that is immersed in biblical lore with a heavy dose of J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings and C.S. Lewis's Narnia Series. It starts in the future and ends in the past. And it quite takes your breath away with the sheer imagery created. I am a new reader to ... The beginning and the end: An intriguing story!

Acquanetta 's Rating:

5 Stars

On 9/24 Phillip Coxwell wrote: I have been wanting to read this book really bad for some time now, and when I got the chance to read and review it for free, you better believe I jumped on it! My wife can tell you I’m a HUGE Ted Dekker fan, but even so I couldn’t quite figure out how he ... Green by Ted Dekker

Phillip's Rating:

5 Stars

On 9/23 LaShonda Benford wrote: This was my first time reading a book by Ted Dekker and it took me awhile to catch up to all that was going on in it. This book revels in the epic battle of Good and Evil. In this story Thomas Hunter is the famous leader of a group of people known as The Circle and they are running from another group ... Green

LaShonda's Rating:

5 Stars

On 9/23 Jonathon Burns wrote: Green by Ted DekkerThe very first book I ever read by Ted Dekker was “Three.” After that I was hooked and I rushed to the library to read every Ted Dekker book available. When a new book came out I would hurry to find it. Though some of his books have disappointed me (“Skin” and “Showdown”) ... Green by Ted Dekker

Jonathon's Rating:

3 Stars

On 9/21 Mark Buzard wrote: Green, or Book Zero, in the Circle series by Ted Dekker. I read that this book could be read before Black, Red, and White, or after. I admit, I scoffed at the idea that this book could be read first, but now, after reading the book to completion, I agree. This newest Dekker book could truly be read before ... Green, by Ted Dekker

Mark's Rating:

5 Stars

On 9/21 Richard Jones wrote: The beginning and the end happen in one novel called Green. Fans of author Ted Dekker have been waiting for this book since White came out.Continuing his world found in The Circle Trilogy, Dekker shows what the final battle between good and evil looks like in his fantasy world where spiritual things ... Green by Ted Dekker

Richard's Rating:

4 Stars

On 9/20 Jason Wert wrote: If you haven't read any of Ted Dekker's Circle series...Black, Red and White...Dekker says you could start with Green. The book is called “Book Zero” and is supposed to not only start the Circle story but end it as well. The book indeed brings a start and an end. If someone had been a part of the ... Green by Ted Dekker

Jason 's Rating:

2 Stars

On 9/18 Morgan Goracke wrote: Title: GreenAuthor:  Ted DekkerPlot Summary:  It's been 10 years since Justin drowned for the Circle; 10 years since they've seen a trace of Him.  Now the Circle, although larger, is fracturing.  Thomas's son, Samuel, seems to have forgotten the Truth, and Thomas once more ventures ... Green - Book Review

Morgan's Rating:

5 Stars

On 9/16 David Iseminger II wrote: Green is book zero, the beginning and the end, in the Circle Series. It is unique because it both completes the series for those who have read the other three books (Black, Red, and White) and starts the series for those who have not. The Circle takes place in two separate realities. One which is the ... My review of Ted Dekker's new book Green

David's Rating:

4 Stars