Collection: About Books by Athol Dickson
Summary
Lost Mission intertwines the stories of four people who have lost sight of their mission in life with a lost Spanish mission.
The Opposite of Art chronicles an artist's attempt to paint the glory of God that he glimpses during a near-death experience.
Stats
Genre: Adult magical realism (unexplained supernatural elements inserted into the contemporary real world)
Series length: Each book is a standalone.
Violence: Low overall, with a couple of high moments, such as attempted murder (The Opposite of Art) and deadly fire (Lost Mission).
Magic/Supernatural: Light, usually left unexplained, coming from outside of the characters.
Romance: Little to none
Christian/spiritual element: Strongly woven throughout.
Recommendation: These are books for those who want something more literary in style and want something to make you think.
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The Life of Pi.
