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ash9507's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
lizzybd's review
5.0
I loved this book and couldn’t put it down. I liked the additional things it added that the movie didn’t include.
lbrick363's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book. There were a few moments where I felt Catherine was being spiteful. Looking forward to watching the movie
deenashoemaker's review against another edition
3.0
I really loved this book. One of the main things I loved about it was that it followed the movie almost to a T. That's so incredibly rare and I usually feel let down if the movies and books don't coincide. While there were some really cheesy parts, I found myself unable to put it down towards the end of the book.
One of the negative sides was that I really didn't feel Catherine's emotions as much as I felt Caleb's. To me it felt as though she was whiny and frigid mostly. There was one conversation between her and her mother that I really got a glimpse of what she felt. Otherwise she felt like a bratty teenager. What with her whole pushing her husband away, then cursing him in her mind for leaving. Then when he came back, she got mad that he came back. She was unable to please and I really didn't like her too much.
Caleb on the other hand was more identifiable. I could feel his heart being ripped out.
Overall I would still recommend this book in a heartbeat to anyone.
Five stars for sure.
One of the negative sides was that I really didn't feel Catherine's emotions as much as I felt Caleb's. To me it felt as though she was whiny and frigid mostly. There was one conversation between her and her mother that I really got a glimpse of what she felt. Otherwise she felt like a bratty teenager. What with her whole pushing her husband away, then cursing him in her mind for leaving. Then when he came back, she got mad that he came back. She was unable to please and I really didn't like her too much.
Caleb on the other hand was more identifiable. I could feel his heart being ripped out.
Overall I would still recommend this book in a heartbeat to anyone.
Five stars for sure.
thereadingknitter's review against another edition
3.0
I started this book on 12/02/2009. I finished this book on 12/07/2009.
I really enjoyed this book once I got into it. The first few chapters were a bit dragging for me but after that it really picked up. I would have liked to have read the book before I saw the movie but sometimes it just goes the other way around.
I really enjoyed this book once I got into it. The first few chapters were a bit dragging for me but after that it really picked up. I would have liked to have read the book before I saw the movie but sometimes it just goes the other way around.
lorac91383's review against another edition
3.0
It was alright, but very conventional prodigal son plot and predictable ending
thebooksitter's review
3.0
A quick read. Predictable storyline but I managed to connect with Caleb enough that it kept me reading. I'm not overly religious and while the book does center on faith it's not too pushy about it. I was more intrigued by the firefighting scenarios and how Caleb's job affected his marriage because it hits very close to home. Unfortunately I did not connect or particularly root for Catherine, as some of her actions disturbed me. I was left wondering how Caleb dealt with what she had done.
jpatrich's review against another edition
5.0
Great book! It’s especially good for anyone having trouble in their marriage or losing faith in God.
pammysue1957's review against another edition
5.0
Wonderful book. Have the movie checked out to watch this week. Looking forward to it.