text: While I thought, and still think, that the book needed a really good editor, the plight of a man who was abused as a child, did something desperate, grew up to have his youngest child kidnapped and murdered - and still try to be a believing Christian, is a compelling story if it is sincere and not just a sentimental slog. The book dared deal with Trinitarian theology and God's presence and action in our lives - not clearly - but the film clears this up very well. Here's another thing, when I don't like a film or book, I try to explain why. But I avoid shaming others for getting something good out of a story that I did not. There is no one way, or a right or wrong way, to interpret a film, tv show or book means. If someone experiences hope, then I think that's a good thing.