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Arena

Karen Hancock

Paperback | Pages: 400 pages

Rating: 4.15 | 2227 Users | 261 Reviews

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ISBN:	0764226312 (ISBN13: 9780764226311)
Edition Language:	English
Literary Awards:	Christy Award for Allegory (2003)

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Callie Hayes is living a life of fear and disillusionment when she volunteers for a psychology experiment that promises to turn her life around. As her orientation proceeds, Callie becomes frightened by the secrecy and evasion she encounters. When she demands to be released from the program, she is suddenly dropped into a terrifying alien world and into a perilous battle between good and evil. With limited resources and only a few cryptic words to guide her, Callie embarks on a life-changing journey. Will she decipher the plans the Benefactor has established for her escape, or will she succumb to the deception of the Arena?

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Title	:	Arena
Author	:	Karen Hancock
Book Format	:	Paperback
Book Edition	:	First Edition
Pages	:	Pages: 400 pages
Published	:	May 1st 2002 by Bethany House Publishers
Categories	:	Fantasy. Christian Fiction. Science Fiction. Christian. Fiction. Christian Fantasy

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Ratings: 4.15 From 2227 Users | 261 Reviews

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Solidly written. I was surprised halfway through to discover it was an allegory for Christianity, but she manages to walk the line (barely) and keep it from being heavy handed. Recommended if you enjoy CS Lewiss Space Trilogy.

One of my favorite books, re-read it again, have already read it a couple of times. It is a very different kind of book, blending sci-fi and Christian allegory, but it also is a great adventure and quite a ride, one of those books you can't put down. A bit on the edgy side, so not for everyone, but very clear allegory. On the back of the book it is described as a modern blending of elements of the Matrix and Pilgrim's Progress, and I would add: and more! If you want something different, check it

This is one of the best under the radar books I have read. Her ability to communicate spiritual truths through a sci-fi story is impressive. And the story itself is one of the weirdest rollercoasters you will ever ride.

Hancock has a way with world-building, and she manages in this book to craft a thoroughly alien, yet eerily familiar world with a likable and believable main character. The story is all about Callie growing into a strong, grounded woman. It's primarily a spiritual journey, but unlike any allegory I've ever read, and there's a lot of action (no preaching). The romance, while present, doesn't detract from the adventure (although it does make the climax gut-wrenching). It's grittier than Hancock's

I enjoyed this book and didn't find that it was preachy in the Christian sense, despite the fact that is is listed as inspirational fiction. I can certainly see the parallels and allegory, but I do not believe that it would be a turn off to someone who was not a deeply religious person. I thought the message transcended Christianity as a moral tale of life, asserting ourselves and the choices we make. I enjoyed the little bit of an added happy ending as well. Sucker for the guy getting the girl.

A very unique book, speculative in nature. When Meg and Callie sign up for an experiment at the Univ. of Arizona they have no idea where it will take them. They separately end up in a place called the "Arena", on another world and are confronted with life and death struggles in dealing with the environment.