 Sheldon also extends the mystery and realism of his fictional idea by effective omission—the use of third-person accounts, and the technique of delaying and limiting first-hand quotation for more than half of the book to onlookers' descriptions of what they saw.There is also a demure and rapid love story between two characters, blessed by Jesus.This sequel has a slightly more contemporary feel than "In His Steps," in that this cast includes characters who openly declare opposing aims and a mean-spirited skepticism of Christ.