*Review* Starry Night by D.P. Conway

 

Genre: Christian Fantasy

Published: January 5, 2020

Pages: 49

This Christmas Eve, a mysterious journey will awaken the heart and restore the soul.

When a young man awakens in an unfamiliar land with no memory of who he is or how he got there, he embarks on an extraordinary journey alongside a group of shepherds. Guided by a wise and gentle leader named Jesse, the man learns the ways of the Shepherds of the Night and discovers truths about faith, love, and himself.

As the Great Star shines overhead, he confronts the mysteries of his past, revisits memories of family and loss, and finds his place in a world where hope still burns bright. Blending timeless Christmas magic with themes of redemption and self-discovery, Starry Night is a heartwarming tale that reminds us all of the beauty of second chances and the light that guides us home.

I listened to the audiobook version of this through Netgalley. This is my honest review. 

I listened to all the audiobooks in this series in very quick succession, because they were all fairly short and that helped me reach my reading goal in 2023. Of those five stories, this one was the most confusing for me, and I'm still not sure I fully understand what was going on in this book. But considering the fact that the main character started the story knowing nothing and lost, he and I are on the same page, and I really felt like I was in his shoes. 

Like the other books in this series, this book has heavy religious themes. Those typically aren't really my jam, and this book is no exception to that. 

The narration was sonorous and I could see it being a wonderful audiobook to fall asleep to, because I like having background noise to sleep. 

Overall I give Starry Night 3.0736 out of 5 stars. - Katie 

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D.P. Conway believes in the power of storytelling to illuminate the human spirit and foster a deeper understanding of our shared journey through life. His works, steeped in faith and inspired by his Irish American heritage, provide a beacon of hope. A firm believer in the existence of life after death, D.P. Conway’s works explore the profound and often mysterious aspects of life and its connection to the Eternal World. His work points to the truth that our truest destiny lies in Heaven.

In D.P. Conway’s writings, the battle between darkness and light serves as a recurring theme. He firmly holds the conviction that even though dark forces may roam the world, the forces of goodness and light will ultimately prevail. This unwavering belief in the triumph of hope and virtue over despair infuses his work with a sense of optimism and resilience, encouraging readers to find solace and strength in the face of life's challenges.