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\"WhatHave you ever felt, as a homeschooling mom, like you are on a never-ending quest for great books?<\/p>\n

Have you ever experienced the disappointment of reading a widely-acclaimed \u201cgreat book\u201d only to discover it fell far short of your expectations? Why did that happen? What were you looking for? What was the rave-reviewer looking for?<\/p>\n

Apparently, this is a post of question marks. All these queries really resolve themselves into one sentence:<\/p>\n

Do you know how to recognize a great book?<\/p>\n

Great Books vs. Good Books<\/strong><\/h5>\n

As we discussed last month<\/a>, good books and great books are not necessarily the same thing. SAW Publishing would define good<\/em> as a description of spiritual characteristics, while great<\/em> focuses on literary attributes.<\/p>\n

As we discussed in some detail in that post, good books are those which are wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil (Romans 16:19<\/a>). Good books have a powerful impact on our Christian lives.<\/p>\n

What about great books?<\/p>\n

\"WhatSAW Publishing\u2019s Definition of a Great Book<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Just as we have a clear-cut definition of good books, SAW Publishing\u2019s description of a great book has a precise meaning.<\/p>\n

When we at SAW Publishing talk about great books we are thinking of works that embody literary excellence.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

A great book is well-written in the broadest, most multifaceted understanding of the term. It is a book that exemplifies true success in the art of writing.<\/p>\n

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There\u2019s More than One Way to be Great<\/strong><\/h5>\n

And this is exactly where the definition of a great book can become complicated. Greatness is a continuum. It is also an art which encompasses many branches. We cannot lay our finger on one particular aspect of writing, and say with authority, \u201cThat<\/em> is what makes a book great.\u201d<\/p>\n

But without attempting to undertake this impossible task, we can<\/em> identify a few features which frequently contribute to great writing. The following is by no means a comprehensive list, but it highlights some of the main points:<\/p>\n