letter perfect:
wonderful, exciting christian fiction with romatic fiction tied in as to how the west was won on achristian view
Totally Frustrated:
I have to say this book was one of the most frustrating books I ever read. It took everything in me to finish it. I had to skim through some pages just to get to the end. I believe in christian charity, but this book took the cake. It was just so unrealistic to me. The whole ordeal between Ivy and Galen. I just didn't like the fact that no one believed him but Laney. Not even his mother or best friend believed him. No one sat down to talk or pray about the situation. Not even the pastor said a word. They just allowed it to happen and accepted things as they were(I'm trying not to give away any of the story). It just blew me away that they believed squatters over a good christian man whose character was supposed to be outstanding in the community. The only one who made any sense was the sheriff. I didn't like any of the characters except for little dale. Everyone was too syrupy, including the squatters. It just wasn't realistic to me. It was a fairytale christian story. I'm not trying to mean, but I just didn't like this book. I read the first one and liked it. Almost everyone's life was tied in a neat little bow at the end. I don't think I will be reading anymore books by this author because I didn't like Forevermore. I've read quite a few of her books. I realize she has a certain writing style where most of the characters seem to sugary. If you are a Cathy Marie Hake fan, then I believe you will enjoy her books. She's a good writer I just don't like her style.
Bittersweet:
Of the dozen or so Cathy Marie Hake stories I've read so far, this is the very best. That's not to take anything away from Letter Perfect, a great story in its own right, which deals with the same characters and which precedes Bittersweet in time. Bittersweet doesn't simply entertain; it challenges Christians to live their faith even when it really hurts to do so. Laney and Galen suffer a devastating crash to their hopes and plans of married life together. To faithfully accept God's plan, they find they must truly die to their own wishes and leave God free to bring good to others from their pain and disappointment. I found this story fascinating and gut-wrenching as I followed Galen and Laney in their struggles, surprised to find within myself a strong resistance to their efforts to accept their unwanted new situation. Cathy Marie Hake beautifully and powerfully shows us the genuine happiness that can come from actively and lovingly accepting God's will in our lives, rather than simply resigning ourselves to it. I've already read Bittersweet twice, and I know this is a story that I will read and enjoy again and again. Don't miss it!
A bittersweet journey:
Bittersweet was exactly that: bittersweet. While the story was at times frustrating (and I did not enjoy it the way I relished "Letter Perfect") it is however well written and I loved reading more about Ruth and Josh and seeing what happened to Hilda and Toledo.
A Delightful Romance:
This romance was a delightful stand alone read. I didn't realize that this book was a sequel to Letter Perfect until I signed on to post my review. The characters all stand on their own merits, and I didn't feel like I was missing any backstory. I rooted for Laney and Galen and my heart broke when theirs did. The antagonists in this story were extremely well done. I started off liking them, then hating them, then liking them again. The author's ability to change my opinion of her characters so many times in the story shows some smooth writing. The only place to go from here is for me to go get Letter Perfect! I will be reading everything this author writes.
| Author: | Cathy Marie, Hake | | Binding: | Paperback | | Dewey Decimal Number: | 813.6 | | EAN: | 9780764201660 | | ISBN: | 0764201662 | | Number Of Pages: | 400 | | Publication Date: | 2007-04-01 |
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