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3.7 AVERAGE
3.7 AVERAGE
I don't know why I read this. I don't know why I wanted to read this. Because, it sucked. It was an inspirational, first off. One of the genres I don't read. It was short. It was schmaltzy. The story was ludicrous. The owner of a bookstore can't find a way to make ends meet after a flood, so in a "It's a Wonderful Life" type storyline, he decides to off himself. Except, at the last minute, he doesn't want to die. So, he gets in the accident and winds up in a coma. Then, these two star-crossed lovers (except, no sex, because it's an inspirational, and a kiss was all they did after 2 years fer fecks sake), who haven't seen each other for a bunch of years, come to his aid. Of course, in an O'Henry type fashion, there are misunderstandings, where they both think the other has moved on, but they still pine for each other, yet hide their true feelings. OMG- if you want to get with that guy, ASK HIM IF HE'S MARRIED, DON'T WEAR YOUR DEAD MOTHER'S WEDDING RING TO PRETEND YOU ARE MARRIED. Urgh, the stupid, it burns. Then, the town rallies around the guy in the coma, a Christmas miracle happens because of prayer (rolling eyes right here), and everyone gets a happily ever after. Even the star-crossed lovers who confess to each other that they still want each other, and the idiot guy of course proposes as soon as she confesses she still loves him even though multiple years have passed. Just kill me now.
I loved this book! It moved me to tears so many times and it was honestly the perfect book for me right now. This book just really hot a cord and was just wonderful( I'm rambling) READ THIS BOOK NOW! YOU WONT REGRET IT
I only read this for a book club with some old baptist ladies that I have to run for work. This is the corniest preachiest shit I have ever read and I genuinely could only handle reading one or two chapters a day. Naturally, the old ladies loved it. You could not pay me to read anything else by Karen Kingsbury.
Ahh...I needed a book like this. 1st book by Karen Kingsbury.
It was a great story but I felt like I wanted more at the end especially with how it ends. Is there a 2nd book to this?
It was a great story but I felt like I wanted more at the end especially with how it ends. Is there a 2nd book to this?
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
medium-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
The Bridge is a feel-good Christian fiction novel-- part romance, part drama. I love that Kingsbury is an author with a heart for Jesus, but the characters, setting, and plot never really came to life for me-- the story didn't have enough depth for my reading preference.
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
A wholesome book that makes you quickly connect to the characters. Well written for the length of the book. A story centered on how God is the giver of second chances.
It could be the pregnancy hormones talking, but I cried most of the way through this one. I thought the ending was a bit abrupt though.