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jansbookcorner's review against another edition
3.0
The third in the series followed the theme laid down in the first two books - life is short and should not be wasted on things that don’t matter. It is a predictable storyline but still an enjoyable book.
debby71's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
4.75
1madchild's review against another edition
3.0
didnt know this was a series. going to read the rest now. cant wait to see dell grow.
in between the bits i caught in the shower this was pretty good.
in between the bits i caught in the shower this was pretty good.
jbarr5's review against another edition
5.0
The language of sycamores by Lisa Wingate
Inspriational quotes at the start of the chapters. Karen had heard what her grandmother Rose had said she just never paid attention.
Karen Summerfield has avoided her problems and is driven by work, power and success are the things she needs.
She might have cancer, again. She had lost a child and will never birth a child again. She had to get back to work because the company is announcing the layoffs. She finds piano playing her peace til her sister calls.
Her husband, James will be there-layover from being a pilot, and she will fly out and spend time on the family farm.
They are to meet with cousins they never knew they had.
So many secrets and a lot of mysteries come to light as they try to figure it all out. Lots of characters as they are geared to music and meet for camp during the summer months.
Other neighbors that are more like family have entwined their lives with the family at the farm. Medical emergency has led them to change plans. Love hearing of the camp and the production they put on.
Top point for me was when another relative comes to the forefront-priceless!
Love all the mysteries and how they are all linked together.
I received this review book from The Kensington Books and this is my honest opinion.
Inspriational quotes at the start of the chapters. Karen had heard what her grandmother Rose had said she just never paid attention.
Karen Summerfield has avoided her problems and is driven by work, power and success are the things she needs.
She might have cancer, again. She had lost a child and will never birth a child again. She had to get back to work because the company is announcing the layoffs. She finds piano playing her peace til her sister calls.
Her husband, James will be there-layover from being a pilot, and she will fly out and spend time on the family farm.
They are to meet with cousins they never knew they had.
So many secrets and a lot of mysteries come to light as they try to figure it all out. Lots of characters as they are geared to music and meet for camp during the summer months.
Other neighbors that are more like family have entwined their lives with the family at the farm. Medical emergency has led them to change plans. Love hearing of the camp and the production they put on.
Top point for me was when another relative comes to the forefront-priceless!
Love all the mysteries and how they are all linked together.
I received this review book from The Kensington Books and this is my honest opinion.
samkjones's review against another edition
2.0
*sigh* This book was very cliche and predictable and about halfway through I really couldn't have cared less about the story. But it was an easy summer read, so what more can you expect...
leahegood's review against another edition
For years Karen's busy, high powered job has shielded her from dealing with issues in her life. She has used her job to banish feelings of inadequacy and numb the pain of miscarriage. When her job comes crashing down around her, and she receives news that her health may be in jeopardy, her usual escape route is gone. Much to her own shock, she finds herself fleeing to the place she usually avoid...home.
In the pages of this book, Karen discovers the simple joys of living. She finds that she doesn't want to use a career as a numbing drug or lose the joy of sisterhood to the trap of competition or pass by the possibility of new adventures because of fear. She discovers contentment in investing in the lives of others and tests the waters of motherhood with a little girl who is afraid to trust love.
As usual, Lisa's characters are dynamic and her story ordinary and extraordinary at the same time. As someone who has done camp counseling, the Jump Kids setting was very relatable.
In the pages of this book, Karen discovers the simple joys of living. She finds that she doesn't want to use a career as a numbing drug or lose the joy of sisterhood to the trap of competition or pass by the possibility of new adventures because of fear. She discovers contentment in investing in the lives of others and tests the waters of motherhood with a little girl who is afraid to trust love.
As usual, Lisa's characters are dynamic and her story ordinary and extraordinary at the same time. As someone who has done camp counseling, the Jump Kids setting was very relatable.
jeri's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
jhahn's review against another edition
4.0
I didn't realize when I started this book that it had companion books. I am reading them out of order but I don't think it matters. After reading this one I definitely want to read the rest.