The Big Fisherman

This book I first read when I was around 12, I think, and I loved it. I had read The Robe first, which I would recommend as some of the characters are mentioned from that book. I think that is really one of the things I especially like about this book. It meshes well with The Robe and you can see the same events from another perspective which to me is unique in the book world and is something I really appreciate. 10/10 recommend

I just finished reading Edward Gibbons 6 book series "Decline and Fall of Roman Empire" and since have been reading historical fictions. although I'm not a practicing christian this book was still a great read and I found times when I couldn't put it down due to the suspense and drama. There are some great dialogues in the book like when Simon/Peter is talking to the strutting prince and says, "When the poor stop envying the rich, then you take away the rich's highest satisfaction." Whether you are a christian or not reading statements like that makes you stop and think how powerful this message in current age of materialism and high debt.

Having read and loved The Robe, I found this one at my churches library and gave it a read. "The Big Fisherman," is set before "The Robe" and tells the story of the apostle Peter. It's a great book. It focuses alot on a young Arabian couple which kind of takes the attention away from Peter but it's not an overwhelming distraction. I loved the way Mr Douglas worked the words and acts of Jesus of Nazereth into the story, very well done. He really fleshed out the charecters of the Apostles as well.A very enjoyable read about a great, but flawed man.

I first read this book almost 25 years ago as a boy of 10 growing up in another country. After so many years without reading any fiction, I borrowed it from the library to read again. I am entranced!In times like today with the Arab and the Jew even more at each other's throats, this is a book that will reconcile these peoples - through a common cord.This is a great book to reach out to Muslims/Arabs because it describes a time in Arabia 600 years before the birth of Muhammad/Islam. It also points them to another way... The Way.It is a beautiful love story and the level of writing is good enough for it to be classified as literature. the prose is well turned and original. It is imaginative and stirring. How I wish teens of today could read this book.

This book is an historical novel based on the life and death of Christ and the start of the Christian movement. I am not a Christian but I still loved this book. It is as moving as watching a film like Ben Hur. This book would definately re-affirm a borderline Christian's faith.

This book is first-class. This book is similar to "The Robe." It has every element of a great work- romance, adventure, history, and depth. Don't throw this one back!