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3.94 AVERAGE
3.94 AVERAGE
I don't know how many times I read this growing up, but it's been a good many years since I reread it, and I'm so glad I did. Just as good as I remember, Janette Oke really makes you fall in love with her characters and brings you straight in the middle of the prairie and hardships the pioneers used to endure.
This book is a classic, inspirational, Christian romance. Written clear back in 1979, it is still a lovely, uplifting story that I enjoyed. It is a novel that celebrates the traditional virtues of marriage, family, community, hard work and or course, true enduring love. I am looking forward to reading Janette Oke's sequels to this book, as well as her other series.
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Historical christian read.
Centered around God and family. Life's challenges and joys. Adulthood.
Because it is set in the West and older days, there is a standard of wife stays home while husband provides, etc.
However it doesn't preach it heavily. It just talks about it to help us understand the setting in time and space. Both mentally and physically.
In truth I thought some thoughts and words were inspiring. Something to ponder on.
If the language was the same as it has been read in, cowboy like western accent, then I don't think I could have understood it as well. Listening to the audiobook helps.
Centered around God and family. Life's challenges and joys. Adulthood.
Because it is set in the West and older days, there is a standard of wife stays home while husband provides, etc.
However it doesn't preach it heavily. It just talks about it to help us understand the setting in time and space. Both mentally and physically.
In truth I thought some thoughts and words were inspiring. Something to ponder on.
If the language was the same as it has been read in, cowboy like western accent, then I don't think I could have understood it as well. Listening to the audiobook helps.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Suicidal thoughts, Pregnancy
emotional
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
this book has been a childhood favorite, always have had a good time reading this. for the first time in english, instead of my native language and nobody told me they really did the country slang thing?!! (yer, git, agin). clark is as attractive as always and i really do appreciate the relationships between marty and her newfound friends.
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A book I just need to reread every year! A book I will always love!
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
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:
No
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief