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beastreader's review against another edition
2.0
I really tried to like this book but I found myself struggling. Struggling to connect with the characters and their stories. I found myself not really comprehending much of what I had previously read and therefore, I put the book down. I went back to it after a while and started it over. I had hoped that the second time around would be the charm. To be honest, there was something there within the pages of this book. I just could not connect. However, if I had been able to I would have really enjoyed this book a lot.
The only character that I did somewhat like was Jessie. She was trying her best to keep everyone including herself from drowning in sorrow. A new start is what she and her daughter needed. Overall, this book may not have been my cup of tea but I would consider trying another book from this author again in the future.
The only character that I did somewhat like was Jessie. She was trying her best to keep everyone including herself from drowning in sorrow. A new start is what she and her daughter needed. Overall, this book may not have been my cup of tea but I would consider trying another book from this author again in the future.
krisboss's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
kdurham2's review against another edition
4.0
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What a sweet book. Jessie McBride moved back to her small hometown and has loved owning a garden shop and following her passion by bringing joy to people through flowers. She has always strived to just keep the business running, but when a wedding opportunity comes to her front door, by way of a handsome man she wonders if she should take it and take her business to a different level. Another man also enters the picture, but this is one from the past with past love and hurt, is the past to be left behind or a safe place to land?
What a sweet book. Jessie McBride moved back to her small hometown and has loved owning a garden shop and following her passion by bringing joy to people through flowers. She has always strived to just keep the business running, but when a wedding opportunity comes to her front door, by way of a handsome man she wonders if she should take it and take her business to a different level. Another man also enters the picture, but this is one from the past with past love and hurt, is the past to be left behind or a safe place to land?
chiantechick's review against another edition
4.0
It’s a cozy, sweet read. Classic like fresh baked pie, and nostalgic like that first summer love.
spowers2627's review against another edition
5.0
In Glory Road, Laura Denton explores the idea of what happens when you return to your childhood home. Settling down with this book was delightful. The reader is pulled into the story as though you are sitting on the porch with the characters, the writing is so descriptive you can almost taste the southern humid air and the peach cobbler.
Jessie, our main character, is running her own gardening business and raising her teenage daughter with the help of her mother who lives next door. The appearance of a new client and an old love create an inner struggle for Jessie. A touching book that explores childhood expectations, family struggles and being true to who you are.
Jessie, our main character, is running her own gardening business and raising her teenage daughter with the help of her mother who lives next door. The appearance of a new client and an old love create an inner struggle for Jessie. A touching book that explores childhood expectations, family struggles and being true to who you are.
blue_bird5's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Not my normal read.
booklvr10's review against another edition
5.0
I thoroughly enjoyed reading Glory Road and would recommend it to anyone.
This book was so good and not what I expected. It was very difficult to put this down. I can't wait to see what her next book will about.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Thomas Nelson through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
This book was so good and not what I expected. It was very difficult to put this down. I can't wait to see what her next book will about.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Thomas Nelson through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
tlarrington's review against another edition
4.0
Jessie is a single mom in her late 30's. She owns a garden shop in southern Alabama. Her mom and 14 year old daughter help her out at the garden shop. Jessie is divorced from a dentist who cheated on her 10 years ago and doesn't ever see his daughter, Evan. Things get interesting when Ben, Jessie's best friend from high school moves back to Glory Road. Ben confessed that he was in love with Jessie right after they graduated high school before Jessie moved away, but nothing ever came of it. Jessie moved away and married someone else. There are many feelings still left between her and Ben. Meanwhile, rich Sumner Tate wants Jessie to be the florist for his daughter's wedding. He also wants to court Jessie along the way. She has to decide what is best for her family all the while her mom is struggling with issues of her own and her daughter is growing up.
This was a good, heartfelt, Southern novel. It was a great summer read. The ending left me wanting a bit more. I felt that the tension had built up quite a bit and we were let down with the resolution for Jessie. She deserved a bit more (as well as the readers) than what we were left with. Overall, a great read!
This was a good, heartfelt, Southern novel. It was a great summer read. The ending left me wanting a bit more. I felt that the tension had built up quite a bit and we were let down with the resolution for Jessie. She deserved a bit more (as well as the readers) than what we were left with. Overall, a great read!
bhunsberger's review against another edition
4.0
I received an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley in return for my review.
I thought this book was a nice homey, happy, family story to read. Three generations of women are facing changes in their life - school, career, relationships, and health. I enjoyed the southern setting, and could see the garden shop, flowers, and tree-lined roads. Nice story for a weekend read.
I thought this book was a nice homey, happy, family story to read. Three generations of women are facing changes in their life - school, career, relationships, and health. I enjoyed the southern setting, and could see the garden shop, flowers, and tree-lined roads. Nice story for a weekend read.