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steffski's review against another edition
1.0
I don't love Karen's books because they are usually centers around an unfaithful spouse or the death of a spouse. They use Christian words but the romance story and longings are still just too over the top in an unhealthy way to me.
dancingdynamos's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
oksypanda's review against another edition
4.0
This book would not allow me to put it down... from the first page to last page all I could do was think about it and try to apply it to my life and the ending made me cry sooooo much!!!
jfraser82's review against another edition
5.0
Loved it. The main theme of this book actually completely changed my mind on this topic. Quite powerful for a fiction novel. God works in mysterious ways..one of my favourite books and I would recommend it to anyone!
foreverbookworm's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
peytonplang's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
3.25
katedohl's review against another edition
3.75
Note to myself: in a few years you will feel the desire to reread this, to restart the series.
Don't. It will make you mad. You will hate read it by about 3 pages in. Just let it be what it is, and leave it in the past.
Don't. It will make you mad. You will hate read it by about 3 pages in. Just let it be what it is, and leave it in the past.
anna_bibliophile_sue's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Honestly did not expect to like this one as much as I did.
klward's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
debs4jc's review against another edition
3.0
Plot Summary: What happens, When & Where, Central Characters, Major Conflicts[return]Meet the Baxter family. John and Elizabeth Baxter have five wonderful children--and many concerns about their lives. The main crisis in this book is with their daughter Kari. She discovers her husband Tim has been having an affair and when she confronts him he says he doesn't want to be married any more and moves out. Kari is also struggling with her feelings for Ryan Taylor, her childhood love/best friend who is back in town. But she knows that she must stick with her marriage at all costs--especially since she is pregnant. Meanwhile the Baxter's youngest daughter Ashley has never been the same since she returned from Paris. Jaded and cynical, and with a child born out of wedlock, she wants to reject the Baxter's "establishment" lifestyle. Other hints of future problems for the series lie on the horizon.[return][return][return]Style Characterisics: Pacing, clarity, structure, narrative devices, etc.[return]Kingsbury does a good job of drawing the characters and creating relationships between them, especially with the sentimental romance scenes. She paints a good picture of a warm loving family. These books are issue driven, which is a bit too obvious and exaggerated at times. The deranged stalker and convient ending seem manufactured. The point of view shifts from character to character, though a consistent voice is maintained. But it seems like a soap opera--one crisis after another strung together to keep the story moving and to help the author explore certain issues. [return][return][return]How Good is it?[return]The relationship crisises are engaging, especially for fans of romance and issue driven books.