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3.64 AVERAGE
3.64 AVERAGE
While I enjoy reading Amish fiction it can sometimes be dull. However I very much enjoyed this one and with the big surprise at the end I had to roll right in to the second book of this trilogy to find out what happens!
I am very captivated by the Amish community and have read several Beverly Lewis's other series. This was a very quick read. I just wish I has the next one!
It occurred to me while reading this how wrong it felt. The Amish are a people who read no modern fiction - these are heavily romanticized stories about people who will never read them. And worse yet, a lot of the Amish fiction genre tries to convert readers to evangelical belief systems - not even the religion of the people the books exploit. Now, The Shunning doesn't preach at the reader, but it does hit on the evangelical beliefs of Katie's birth mom, which makes me wonder if it isn't going to turn into a story of Amish faith vs evangelical faith in the later books.
No plans as of yet to read the rest of the books in this series, as I was pretty underwhelmed by this one. The plot was almost laughably predictable and grindingly slow; the characters weren't anything special. If it weren't for the fact that I listened to this on audiobook over the course of a few long drives, I probably wouldn't have finished it. It isnt awful, but it isn't good, either. I'm not swearing off Beverly Lewis for good, but I'm unimpressed by this particular book.
No plans as of yet to read the rest of the books in this series, as I was pretty underwhelmed by this one. The plot was almost laughably predictable and grindingly slow; the characters weren't anything special. If it weren't for the fact that I listened to this on audiobook over the course of a few long drives, I probably wouldn't have finished it. It isnt awful, but it isn't good, either. I'm not swearing off Beverly Lewis for good, but I'm unimpressed by this particular book.
An interesting look at a life that is outside my realm of experience. As a child of a family that has children from both open and closed adoptions, I was frustrated with some of the terms that were used. It does bring up the question of nature versus nurture and how much of who we are is dictated by our genes. Will have to read book two to see what happens next.
In Hickory Hollow, Pennsylvania Katie Lapp is a 22 year old amish woman who is unmarried and feels like she does not belong in her community since the death of her first love Daniel. Katie is strong willed and reluctantly agrees to marry the widowed bishop of their community who has young children at home needing a mother.
After discovering a satin baby gown hidden away in her mother's cedar chest many questions come to head from Katie. Her mother and father are keeping a secret from her. Once she learns what the secret is many of her feelings and questions about her faith become more clear.
This book was very well written, and kept me up late several nights. I knew someone was obviously going to be shunned but Beverly Lewis twisted it in a way that I was not sure who it would be until the very last chapter. I was upset that my library was not open at 10:30 p.m. last night so that I could go get the second book in the series. I have questions I want answered!
I have always found the Amish way of life intriguing and enjoyed this book, very much. It seems to be the great beginning of a wonderful series.
After discovering a satin baby gown hidden away in her mother's cedar chest many questions come to head from Katie. Her mother and father are keeping a secret from her. Once she learns what the secret is many of her feelings and questions about her faith become more clear.
This book was very well written, and kept me up late several nights. I knew someone was obviously going to be shunned but Beverly Lewis twisted it in a way that I was not sure who it would be until the very last chapter. I was upset that my library was not open at 10:30 p.m. last night so that I could go get the second book in the series. I have questions I want answered!
I have always found the Amish way of life intriguing and enjoyed this book, very much. It seems to be the great beginning of a wonderful series.
Audiobook
Utterly predictable, plot-wise, but an untaxing listen. Vanilla pudding for the troubled soul. :P
Utterly predictable, plot-wise, but an untaxing listen. Vanilla pudding for the troubled soul. :P
I had read a review of a different book within this genre and it caught my attention. I have vacationed in Lancaster several times, so I wanted to check it out. While vacationing in PA in November, I saw this book in several of the shops and decided to give it try. The insight into Amish life is very interesting, though the plot was somewhat melodramatic and predictable. There is a "soap opera" type feel to it, though, that sucks you right in. I find myself wanting to read the next book to find out what happens! This is also Lewis' first novel in this series, so I would like to see if it grows as she further develops the characters and plots.
I was listening to freakanomics and they said that Amish books were the most popular romance novels, but idk if i would consider this to be a romance, more like a coming of age. decent story, albeit a bit predictable