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Reader Comments on Chasing Fireflies
Posted in Reader Comments on Tue, October 16, 2007
If you have read Chasing Fireflies please post your thoughts by adding a comment.
An excellent story, as are all of the previous ones. These stories get into my brain and I hate for the story to end. I do not usually purchase books, just read them from the library. I have all of Charles Martin’s books in my personal library. Just found out today the new novel is coming out next week. I’m so glad, I thought there might not be another.
Chasing Fireflys and When Crickets Cry are two of my favorite books. I somehow felt connected to them and to the story and its location. I can only imagine how interesting it would be to sit and talk
with Mr. Martin. I am looking forward to the new book. Thank you Mr. Martin for helping me
revive old memories.
Love d this book! I could not put it down! Keep up the great work and keep those great stories coming.
I just finished Chasing Fireflies and didn’t know how I was going to make it until the next Charles Martin book came out. Then today I find out I don’t have to wait long! Yeah! I become so attached to the characters in Charles Martins books, and that is attributed to his unbelievable gift of writing. I am a teacher and work with my young students trying to develop their writing so it captures their audience. Mr. Martin, you have captured me with every novel you’ve written. I know your characters, love your characters, rejoice and grieve with your characters. Then I miss them terribly when the last page is done. Thank you for sharing the talent God has given to you with all of us!
This is quite possibly one of the most beautiful and moving stories I have ever read. Touches the heart and reminds you that forgiveness and healing is key to real living. Vivid painting of the area in NE Georgia and I felt so close to the characters.......it was difficult for it to end. Bravo, Charles Martin!
Wow I loved reading this book. I was sick and told my mom I needed something to read and she went out and got me this book. I couldn’t put it down it was absolutely amazing.
This was my first Charles Martin book, and it certainly will not be my last. I am captivated by “Fireflies” timely theme, expressive language, and captivating plot. I can’t wait to get my hands on another Charles Martin book.
Chasing Fireflies was one of the best books I have ever read. I actually bought the CD collection and it was even better listening to the book. I just bought Where the River ends CD and I can’t wait to listen again. Keep on writing!
Our bookclub just met and discussed Chasing Fireflies and we had a great discussion. We especially were intrigued by each character and then we all agreed that we would love to have a sequel to this book. We were all hoping that Chase and Mandy would have evoled into a more serious relationship and wondering what actually happened to Jack --if he actually got his due and how the town reacted to the truth when it finallly came out. Also, what becomes of Sketch as he grows older.
Nothing compares - I just finished Chasing Butterflies at 2:30 am wanting to get to the end but wanting it never to end. As in the other three books I have read, tears are not optional! I read the afterword to my husband at breakfast and he began to cry;(we have two boys) then I had to tell him about the whole book and read him sections of it. Thank you for sharing your inspirational talent with us and including great insight of God throughout. How refreshing to read consistent quality writing. Unfortunately I can’t afford to purchase books and therefore keep our library busy, so I am on the waiting list for The River Ends. Please complete another book soon.
I have read all your books but this is my favorite. Perhaps because I’m a nurse. Perhaps because some of my favorite places are in North Georgia. I do know that while going through a divorce after 30 years of marriage and after 12 years of taking care of cancer patients, I was numb. You helped me put tears to all those pent up feelings and gave me hope for a great future. You are a gifted writer but more importantly you care. Don’t stop writing and don’t stop caring. I am grateful that their are men like you raising boys like yours. I pray you keep your priorities straight as you grow more and more famous.
I have never read a book so touching before in my whole life and I have been reading for a very long time. This book is a book that I will let someone borrow but I will always want it back. It’s a story of unconditional love, forgiveness and perseverance. Never stop writing Mr. Martin. You have a gift from God that through your books touches the very hearts of the people who read them. Thank you for sharing your gift with us.
Denise
I picked this book up and started reading, and couldnt put it down. This is one of the best books i have read. I love the characters in it, I felt so connected to them. My imagination ran wild while reading the discriptions of everything. I want to read more of his novels.
JUST FINISHED CHASING FIREFLIES MY THIRD CHARLES MARTIN BOOK. I JUST ORDERED MAGGIE AND CAN’T WAIT TO GET IT....MY FAVORITE SO FAR IS “WHEN CRICKETS CRY” AS AN EMERGENCY ROOM NURSE I COULD NOT BELIEVE THE DEPTH OF MEDICAL KNOWLEDGE THAT CHARLES MARTIN WROTE ABOUT ,HE WAS RIGHT ON ..LOVED LOVED IT AND LOOK FORWARD TO MORE OF THESE BOOKS. THANK YOU CHARLES MARTIN.
i picked this book up in the christian section of our local book store. was having a hard time choosing. i had never read anything by charles martin but when i saw the title “chasing fireflies” i had to get it~ didn’t even look to see what it was about. i write blogs and once wrote one about lightening bugs. in the blog i commented on what amazing little creatures i thought they were and wondered how they lit up like that. a friend of mine who i had been trying to convince that there really is a God, sent me a link to the most wonderful website. it explained that God had created lightening bugs for us. it gave me hope that yes....he was starting to believe. a month later his 35 yr old wife died of a heart attack and i cried. not only for her but because i knew he would be angry at God. it’s been over a year now and he still struggles but this book has renewed my hope....because “if God can make a firefly’s butt light up like a star, then anything is possible. Anything”.
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A GREAT BOOK, I couldn’t put it down. I am currently looking to buy the other 4 books that I do not have. A great author.
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I did not want the book to end, I couldn’t wait to see how Chase’s existence would be explained and how Jack woould eventually meet his consequences. Charles Martin is one of the best fiction authors I have read in a very long time. I am into quotes and have marked some in his books to use sometime in the future. “Chasing fireflies” is a story relaying the intense love of a father for his son. A mirror of Gods love for us. I have ordered every book he has written and fear he cannot write fast enough for this reader.
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Just finished Chasing Fireflies. Another excellent story by an excellent author! Got to get my hands on Where the River Ends. Can’t wait! I’ll soon need another so..keep ‘em coming!
Amen to all the comments! Your characters become real. I can’t stop reading but do because I don’t want the book to end. God is using you to touch others. I have all your books. I give them to others so they can experience the incredible voyage of your stories.
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Chasing Fireflies...what a great discovery of an author I knew nothing of until I saw your book displayed in our local library along with Where the River Ends. Having been in ministry and working for years with abused, neglected, abandoned and hurting children , I found so much truth between the lines, and so much keen awareness in Chasing Fireflies. Also having lost a very beautiful and vibrant cousin , Mitzi (from Tifton/St. Mary’s) this past year who had lost HER first husband, Kyle, to a very long battle with cancer, Where the River Ends was indeed a profoundly powerful read.
Charles Martin, I am glad to have happened upon your work and your astounding gift and talent. May God continue to richly bless you as you give of yourself through this gift to inspire and educate others in the areas of life that run deep into the innermost creases of the quiltwork of Life. Merry Christmas and may Peace, Joy, and Goodwill abide with you throughout the New Year.
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Man, I loved the book. It touch my heart and I am a fan!!!!