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The Robe | Lloyd C. Douglas

(thru ch15) - I'm really enjoying Marcellus's journey as he learns different stories and tales of Jesus. I love the way he is coming up with “practical“ explanations for the miracles he is hearing about - but as the reader we know that at some point he is going to have to decide whether or not to take a leap of faith.

I'm anxious to find out what is happening with some of the other characters, though! Diana, Demetrius, and Marcellus's family!!

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@BarkingMadRead @julieclair @Lcsmcat @UwannaPublishme 1w

BarkingMadRead I can‘t wait until he realizes he can‘t explain it all away. I feel like it‘s going to happen sooner rather than later! 1w

UwannaPublishme I think if I were living in this time period and heard some of these stories, I‘d be a Doubting Thomas too! Without faith, they do seem very far-fetched. 1w

TheAromaofBooks @BarkingMadRead @UwannaPublishme - I feel like Marcellus's explanations for many of the miracles make sense, and I love his efforts to rationalize them. But now he is starting to hear stories that can't just be explained away and I'm SO intrigued to see how he takes it! 6d

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BarkingMadRead

The Robe | Lloyd C. Douglas

Book 2 done! Having 7 hours of Disney hotel lobby time is productive 🤣 moving onto the next one! @TheAromaofBooks #randomclassic

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! Thanks for reading along with me!!! 1w

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TheAromaofBooks

The Robe | Lloyd C. Douglas

(thru ch10) No idea what is going on with this whacky cover 😂

Whew, a lot of drama in this week's chapters!!! Marcellus is on the mend, but determined that there has to be some kind of logical/non-spiritual reason for everything that has happened to him. I really loved meeting Benjamin, and the whole section where he is closely questioning M as to whether or not Jesus was really, truly dead is goosebumpy, knowing that His followers are now ⬇

TheAromaofBooks (cont'd) claiming that He is alive!!

Demetrius has now given up freedom TWICE to save Marcellus - once when he chose not to run away, and once when he refused Gallio's certificate of freedom. I was really amazed by this level of love and friendship - I'm not sure that I would be able to do that.

Any thoughts/complaints/intrigue from this week's reading? These chapters are lonnnng!!!! 2w

TheAromaofBooks #RandomClassic - @BarkingMadRead @julieclair @Lcsmcat @TheBookHippie @UwannaPublishme 2w

TheBookHippie I bailed already 😬 2w

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TheAromaofBooks @TheBookHippie - No worries, pretty much everyone who “signed up“ for this month said they were probably weren't going to finish 😂 Do you want me to take you off the tag list for this one? 2w

TheBookHippie @TheAromaofBooks yes I‘ll see you all next book 🤣 2w

TheAromaofBooks @TheBookHippie - Sounds good!!! 😆 2w

UwannaPublishme Like you, I loved the chapters about Benjamin. I‘m looking forward to finding out more about his connection with the Apostles. He must have one! I was very wary about Demetrius telling Theodosia the whole story about Marcellus and the strange mysticism of the robe and then Marcellus‘ father spilling all the beans to Tiberius (who seems like quite a slimy character). I feel that one of these confidences will surely backfire on Marcellus. 2w

UwannaPublishme I thought the author did a good job of portraying M‘s mental agony over his role in the tragic event. And also in using the robe that Marcellus was so fearful of, as the element that healed him. 2w

BarkingMadRead I just finished it, it‘s really good! I didn‘t think I would like it, but I did! 1w

BarkingMadRead Also, I was so impressed with Demetrius, not taking his freedom when it was offered. I hope he gets to accept freedom in the future! 1w

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TheAromaofBooks

The Robe | Lloyd C. Douglas

(thru ch 5) Well! We've been given quite the set up. What do you think of the characters so far? I feel like I should make it clear that I don't know much about the culture from this era/place, so I will NOT be speaking about the inaccuracies and/or accuracies thereof 😂 Marcellus and Demetrius are both intriguing characters to me. I really admired Marcellus's determination to make the best of a bad situation, trying to live up to his ideals. ⬇

TheAromaofBooks (cont'd) What do you think of Lloyd's portrayal of Jesus? I thought it was so interesting that M&D don't actually know what is going on at the trial because they don't speak the same language, something that I hadn't really thought about.

Also, does five chapters a week seem about right? Also, a few of you said you weren't even sure you wanted to read this book, so no hard feelings if you've decided to bail, just let me know 😂 3w

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BarkingMadRead I‘ve liked it so far! I‘ve enjoyed all the characters, even the drunken soldiers at the fort, or whatever it is 🤣 I think (personally, being a person who doesn‘t go to church much) that Jesus was portrayed really well and I was especially interested in his interactions with D. I think I read one chapter ahead, so I‘m gonna stop here 🤣 3w

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julieclair I really want to read this, but doubt I will have time this month. But please keep me on the tag list. 3w

UwannaPublishme I‘m enjoying it too! Since I‘ve seen the movie so many times, I can‘t help picturing Richard Burton and Victor Mature as I‘m reading. I like the portrayal of Jesus…just enough snippets interwoven in M & D‘s story since we already know the details. Great bond of friendship and dedication between both M & D! Chapters are reeeeeeeally long, but I‘ll try to keep up. 😅 3w

UwannaPublishme @BarkingMadRead I was also moved by how Jesus made such an impact on D without uttering a word. Powerful! 3w

TheAromaofBooks I thought Lloyd did such a good job setting up his cast of characters without getting too bogged down in details. Both Marcellus and Demetrius are very admirable in their own ways, and I liked the way Marcellus came into the fort like a boss and got everyone in line 😂 I've never seen the movie, so I'll be interested to hear how you think they compare @UwannaPublishme !!! @BarkingMadRead @julieclair 3w

UwannaPublishme Oh, you must see the movie! There‘s also a second movie, a sequel about Demetrius. I‘m planning to watch them both after reading the book. Then I may have to pass them along to you. 😊 3w

TheAromaofBooks @UwannaPublishme - Mom may have a copy of the movie somewhere; I feel like she has seen it. The book also has a sequel!! It's called The Big Fisherman, but while I read The Robe back in the mists of antiquity, I haven't ever read The Big Fisherman. This book is more engrossing than I remember it being (maybe just because I'm older now??) so I may try the sequel when I'm done!! 3w

UwannaPublishme I had no idea that this book had a sequel. Hmm… I may have to check it out. When I looked it up, I noticed a movie based on the book The Big Fisherman was released in 1959. 2w

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BarkingMadRead

The Robe | Lloyd C. Douglas

A perfect day to be reading outside!

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TheAromaofBooks

The Robe | Lloyd C. Douglas

I'm not sure how many of you will be interested in April's #RandomClassic as it does center around Christianity, although I'm not sure I would exactly call it a religious book. Historical fiction published in 1942, this book topped the best seller list for months. The main story is about one of the Roman soldiers who crucified Jesus and his journey, but there are a lot of other threads woven in. If anyone wants to read along, let me know!!

TheAromaofBooks @AnneCecilie @BarbaraJean @BarkingMadRead @Bklover @BookingitwithSandra @Bookwormjillk @catiewithac @CatLass007 @ChelseaM6010 @Clare-Dragonfly @CoverToCoverGirl @Cuilin @eeclayton @janeycanuck @julieclair @Lcsmcat @Librarybelle @Meshell1313 @Read4life @SamAnne @TheBookHippie 1mo

CatLass007 I really would like to read this one but there‘s a months long wait at my library. 1mo

BarkingMadRead I got it, we will see how long I last 🤣 it sounds interesting though! 1mo

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TheBookHippie I put it on hold will see how long I last 🙃 1mo

TheAromaofBooks @CatLass007 - Oh bummer!! It's an older book so it's very inexpensive on Kindle if that's an option for you. 1mo

TheAromaofBooks @BarkingMadRead - I read it way back in the mists of time, like maybe in high school, and actually remember it being rather adventurous, kind of romantic in the old-school sense of the word haha But the chapters are looonnnngg!!!! 1mo

CatLass007 I can‘t read ebooks because of eye strain. I wanted to listen to the audiobook but that‘s the one with the months-long wait. @TheAromaofBooks (edited) 1mo

julieclair I‘m hoping to read it. April is shaping up to be a crazy month for me. 1mo

Crazeedi I read way back when, it was so good 1mo

Librarybelle I‘ll pass on this one - have not read the book, but I‘ve seen the movie! The Sister who taught my Latin classes in high school was all about Hollywood films like this. 😂 I am planning to come back for May‘s book! 1mo

Lcsmcat I‘m not sure if I‘ll get to this one or not, but tag me and I‘ll follow along if I can. 1mo

Bklover I don‘t think I‘ll make it for The Robe, but I‘d like to reread East of Eden with you all!❤️ 1mo

TheAromaofBooks @BarkingMadRead @julieclair @Lcsmcat @TheBookHippie - I have all of you down for April's tag list, but as always, no hard feelings if you decide it's not for you after you start 😂 1mo

BarkingMadRead 🤣🤣🤣 1mo

ChelseaM6010 I‘ll pass on this one but will be back for East of Eden! 🙂 1mo

UwannaPublishme Oops… just saw this. Can you count me in too? Loved the movie and just downloaded the ebook on my Kindle. 1mo

TheAromaofBooks @UwannaPublishme - Of course!!! I'm glad to have you along!!! ❤ 1mo

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quirkyreader

The Robe | Lloyd C. Douglas

I was visiting the family farm today and brought back some of my childhood favourites. We had the complete Arch Books library when I was little. Alas many of them were destroyed in subsequent floods, along with my children‘s Bible. These three were all that were left.

LeahBergen I have that same edition of Candy Floss ❤️ 4y

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Lauraandherbooks

The Robe | Lloyd C. Douglas

Finally have a few minutes to read a bit!!!

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Lauraandherbooks

The Robe | Lloyd C. Douglas

I‘m trying to talk my husband into building this for me!!!!! Has he gone deaf I wonder? 😂😆

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Lauraandherbooks

The Robe | Lloyd C. Douglas

I‘m so happy I finally got around to starting this book, it started a bit slow for me but now I can‘t put it down!! Happy Easter everyone, btw what an appropriate book for this holiday weekend

Erofan Happy Easter 🐣 5y

Lauraandherbooks @Erofan thank you happy Easter to you as well 5y

TheSpineView 😊🐇🐥 5y

Laura317 Sounds intriguing! Happy Easter! 5y

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swynn

The Robe | Lloyd C. Douglas

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There is an entire literary genre that I think of as "Books that could be improved by an invasion of giant killer robots." And dear sweet gods of bestsellers past does this book ever scream for robotic rescue from talky tedium.

It's better than the movie, but only just.

Aimeesue 🤖🤖🤖😂 5y

swynn @aimeesue Perfect! If they'd shown up on page 150 or so, this book would have rocked out loud. 5y

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Lauraandherbooks

The Robe | Lloyd C. Douglas

I have had this book on the shelf for a while... it‘s quite interesting

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