The Shack - by William P. Young

I am really not sure what to make of this book. The quality of writing was, I felt, excellent. The characters were quite well drawn and the description of places and event quite vivid. However, ultimately I do not know what it was about. My interpretation is that Mack headed for the shack, had the serious road accident and his brain invented a set of false memories, synthesised from his sketchy religious beliefs and emotional turmoil. In the end, this is not such a bad thing, as it made him a better person.

I think that the book is simply a vehicle for the author to describe and publicise about their person perspective on God, the meaning of life, etc. It made for an OK, and sometimes entertaining, read.