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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
Be Still, My Soul is a YA western mystery with a Christian message. The protagonist is a young man with a troubled past. Though he has put that behind him and is now trying to do the right thing, his reputation proceeds him, and he is accused of a crime he did not commit. The mystery part of the plot comes in trying to figure out who did commit the crime and how to clear his name. There is a little bit of a romance element, but being a YA novel, it is not fully developed.
I listened to the audiobook version. The narrator was not the best I've ever heard (few are) but he did fit the character well, so I enjoyed the listen. It's a short book at just under 4 hours.
I suspect I would have enjoyed this book more as a teen, which is the target audience, but it was a pleasant diversion one afternoon.
I listened to the audiobook version. The narrator was not the best I've ever heard (few are) but he did fit the character well, so I enjoyed the listen. It's a short book at just under 4 hours.
I suspect I would have enjoyed this book more as a teen, which is the target audience, but it was a pleasant diversion one afternoon.
This book follows a young man as he struggles to see himself as God sees him. He refuses to let go of his past mistakes and move forward! That is until he finds himself in a predicament that takes him on a journey that lets others see him as God sees him, and he ultimately trusts God is in control! This book is a real page turner! Recommend
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-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
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
I enjoyed getting to know Carsten and his friends. The other townspeople, and especially the ranger who eventually finds his story interwoven with Carson’s, were also interesting, though understandably less fleshed out. Some things seemed to happen a bit too easily, such as some of the characters figuring out what is going on behind the scenes perfectly, but this did help the story move along quickly. Overall, this book is a decent, enjoyable read. It does leave me feeling like it could have been developed a bit more and really bumped up to an excellent read, but as it is I’m giving it a solid 3.5 stars.
Extended review posted on my blog, Reviews From the Stacks.
Extended review posted on my blog, Reviews From the Stacks.
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes