The Chair: A Novel

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I really want to read the bible.. I have it for months now…. You are commenting using your WordPress. You are commenting using your Twitter account. You are commenting using your Facebook account. Notify me of new comments via email. Notify me of new posts via email. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. May 4, at But nothing beats a great read … I envy you Like Like. Luckily Sachs notices that Lydia entered a closed surgery ward, and remembers that she is not a neurosurgery nurse, but an oncology nurse, and runs in, realizing what is going to happen.

They are burying the remains of Garret's family. It is hinted that Lucy is to become Garret's foster mother. Rhyme does not have the surgery and is now back on the ventilator, after going into shock as Lydia attempted to stop his oxygen flow, requiring another year to regain his original physical status until he is fit to have the operation again. The title of the novel alludes to a form of Gestalt therapy called the empty chair technique where the patient speaks to an empty chair that they imagine has a person they wish to talk to sitting in it. In the novel, Sachs uses it on Garret despite not being a trained therapist, and as a result learns several valuable clues to the ultimate solution to the case.

The novel also denotes the "fish out of water" situation for Rhymes and Sachs. They do not know the local terrain like they know New York City nor do they have access to most of the latest technology in criminology. However, both criminologists work with the available data, both in the first half of the novel, where they successfully track Garret despite his false clues, and in the second half, which is something of a duel between Sachs and Rhyme as Rhyme is hunting Sachs, and both anticipate the other's moves.

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A plain, wooden chair crafted perfectly in every dimension and whenever people sit in it, they are miraculously healed. Soon it appears that is possible that the chair was crafted by Jesus Christ and within the chair holds all the power He possessed after He was resurrected. This being my third book by James L. Rubart, I couldn't wait to read this one when I read about it through his Facebook page.

Literally on pins and needles waiting to the first opportunity to read this one. I was not disappointed for my long wait. Worth every single word on the page. He once more captivated my attention from the first few words I shared with you above, until the final paragraph that closes the book. It was exceptional once more and I could completely feel the burden that Corin carries with him throughout the book.

The Chair will do more than keep you glued to every word, but pull at your own heart and provide you a clear picture at what Christ did for all of us on the cross.

It literally goes off the chart in my book and thank you James for becoming one of my personal favorite authors in my own personal collection of your literary works. Aug 13, Cindy rated it it was amazing. I have grown up in the church, and have never ever considered the concept or idea that a peice of furniture could be made by Jesus. It stretches me to imagine that a chair could survive for two thousand plus years, and end up in America of all places.

However that is what makes the book fantastic. It is the unknown. Could it be possible. Of all the people in America, Corin Roscoe, cannot fathom why this lady, who will not tell him who she is, ended up bringing this chair into his antique shop. Corin is hanging on the edge by the tip of his fingers.

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Financially, emotionally, and often physically. Alway pushing the envelope, seeming to try to cheat death with his daring adventure, Corin is a mess. His only brother is paralyzed and will not even speak to him, after an accident occurred during one of these high risk adventures. Their parents are dead, and Corin is trying to beat the demons that plague him in his dreams.

The dark, murky water that he drowned in as a child, threatens to drown him in his nightmares. Now a chair that might have been made by the only person who can truly help Corin, Jesus, has found its way into his life, and as the woman who gave it to him warned, his life turns into hell on earth. He thought things were bad before the chair! Threats, and violence follow Corin now. It seems that the chair is greatly desired by at least one person, the pastor of a megachurch.

But is he the one who is sending the threats, and causing damage to Corin's store? This book sucks you in, I mean literally I felt like I was in a Twilight Zone vacuum, very surreal but ohh so amazing!! I love James Rubart's books, and this one did not disappoint me.

The only disappointment was that I waited so long to read it!! Oct 01, Janna Ryan rated it it was amazing.

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James Rubart is carving out his own niche in writing. It isn't pure spec fiction, but has tones of it. It isn't pure mystery or suspense but it will keep you guessing. It isn't pure drama but it is infused with it at every turn.

Each one is a stand alone with new characters, different situations and insightful theology. The Chair got me from the beginning with the main character, Co James Rubart is carving out his own niche in writing. The Chair got me from the beginning with the main character, Corin, an adrenaline junkie that has a darkness in his past related to his younger brother, Shasta. Eventually we find out what exactly happened and why Shasta won't even talk to Corin or even let him in his house.

So Corin has lost his only family and is trying to keep his antique shop out of the red and fighting a losing battle it seems. Then an unusual woman brings an antique to his store to give him that starts creating havoc in his life.

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A chair that she claims is really old and made by someone special. She doesn't give him details and says she'll be in touch. A series of events happen that lead Corin to believe that just maybe the carpenter in question is Jesus. So what do you do then? He is offered large sums of money for the chair but is starting to think there might be something to it - the power of it. How does he find out just what the chair is really about and who can he trust?

James takes you on an amazing journey to truth, forgiveness and grace as Corin follows the clues, the legends and his heart. I can't wait to see what James Rubart serves up next! Aug 12, Melanie rated it really liked it. Rubart - but I'm pleased to say that I really enjoyed it! It had suspense, drama, and a good story. If you were given an ancient-looking chair and told Jesus Christ made it, would you believe it?

Corin Roscoe, the owner of an antiques store, is given a chair and told it was made by the most talented craftsman the world has ever known. He is then taken on an intense journey of grief, I wasn't sure what to expect when I started 'The Chair' - because this is the first book that I've read by James L.

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He is then taken on an intense journey of grief, joy, sorrow, and restoration. He lives with guilt over pain from the past, deals with claustrophobia, and is afraid of going in water because of something that happened when he was young. I found many parts of 'The Chair' weird which I think was the intent and I felt as though I was reading a mystery.

There was so much going on, but until the end you didn't know the full intent and even now I'm still slightly confused. I feel there should have been at least one more chapter or at least an epilogue - the ending didn't feel like the end if that makes sense. I found the characters intriguing. People you thought were friends, were foes.

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And people you thought were against Corin, were actually for Corin. I now plan to read other books by him in the future. I recommend this if you enjoy reading books that have a slightly weird plot, but are really interesting kind of like Ted Dekker's books. Aug 30, K. But many people exert their own power to try to obtain the chair, believing it was actually made by Jesus. This artfully woven story includes not just the mystery of the chair, but explores themes like relationships, forgiveness, healing and faith. Some of the characters are changed as they grow spiritually, others look at faith and walk away.

I highly recommend this book. Feb 02, R. If I could I would give this a 2. This story was not quite as developed. The idea was interesting but I had trouble following some of the story. The time line didn't flow in some places. I needed to go back thinking I'd skipped a chapter It is rare for me to have this problems when reading a story The story just skipped over some details that made it difficult to see how the main character goes fro If I could I would give this a 2.

I needed to go back thinking I'd skipped a chapter It is rare for me to have this problems when reading a story The story just skipped over some details that made it difficult to see how the main character goes from a to b. I think that my 12 year old son would really enjoy the story because there is lots of action and the main character is really into adrenaline rush sports. I'm thinking that the story was not really aimed at 40 year old mothers???

The main character seemed very stunted in his development.

I think the author intended this interpretation. He was so obsessed with an accident he believes was his fault where is brother became paralysed. He keeps having almost identical conversations with his new girlfriend about things she clearly does not wish to discuss with him and he does not seem to get a clue! Not surprisingly their relationship does not work out and he is not too broken up about it. Mar 20, T rated it liked it. Much like Coran, an extreme sports junkie, I, too, feel like I just got done BASE jumping after having read this book and now I have a serious case of whiplash.

While it was good, it felt, at times, very disjointed and like the whole plotline and story was being both forced and rushed. The premise was utterly fascinating -- what if Jesus who, according to the Bible moonlighted as a carpenter on top of his Son of God duties had built a chair And that chair was passed down by a secret society Much like Coran, an extreme sports junkie, I, too, feel like I just got done BASE jumping after having read this book and now I have a serious case of whiplash.

And that chair was passed down by a secret society oh, hi there, Dan Brown and the Illuminati until it reached the hands and possession of our feckless main character, Coran, who also just so happened to be an antiques dealer. I'm willing to suspend belief but there were simply too many holes in this story. I think the idea was great What an awesome premise. I just wish it had been fleshed out more and not rushed. The bad guys were easy to spot and very one dimensional. However, the character of Mark Jefferies was very intriguing. I wish he would have gotten more 'screen time' page time? All in all, a great idea that didn't live up to its own hype.

Recommended, but with an asterisk. If you're looking for a rip roaring thriller, this doesn't quite fit the bill. May 30, Lynae Malchus rated it it was amazing Shelves: This book will always be in my top 10 list. Although the book starts out a little slow, and I found myself correcting grammar, and sentences, the message of this book is a very significant component of my life and a direct path to my happiness.

Numerous profound themes are exhibited throughout the book as components that lead one to peace.

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