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A review by josiethompson
Bridge to Haven by Francine Rivers
5.0
I read a review that criticized this book for the characters. However, I think that human must've failed to read the note from the author that explained the inspiration behind them. Sure, the men are unrealistic and near perfect. But she strived to make them like Jesus. Abra was representative of us, who fall short of the glory of God daily. I love that we can use story telling to convey his love and his message for humanity.
Now, aside from all that, this was a great story. It had me hooked from page 1. I'm a sucker for romance, which was never absent in this book, whether the characters realized it or not. A good scandal always has you on the edge of your seat too, but also the feel good Redemption story is hard to pass up, especially when it's flooding your mind with reminders of how God redeems you.
It was predictable. So if you don't like predictable books, maybe this isn't the one for you. But I do so I loved it. I love the feel good stories that move me to tears of happiness and bring warmth to my heart.
This book was very Francine Rivers. It was very similar to Redeeming Love, which is a top 5 book for me easily, but took on different characters and personalities and more modern circumstances to relate to. It was a very well written book, although very predictable, and I don't care if everyone else thought Joshua was too perfect and that there was a lack of consequences for Abras actions because that was the whole point. But also just enjoy the story. Don't over think it. These books are an escape, something to learn from, a way to see a different world or reality. But that's just my 2 cents.
Now, aside from all that, this was a great story. It had me hooked from page 1. I'm a sucker for romance, which was never absent in this book, whether the characters realized it or not. A good scandal always has you on the edge of your seat too, but also the feel good Redemption story is hard to pass up, especially when it's flooding your mind with reminders of how God redeems you.
It was predictable. So if you don't like predictable books, maybe this isn't the one for you. But I do so I loved it. I love the feel good stories that move me to tears of happiness and bring warmth to my heart.
This book was very Francine Rivers. It was very similar to Redeeming Love, which is a top 5 book for me easily, but took on different characters and personalities and more modern circumstances to relate to. It was a very well written book, although very predictable, and I don't care if everyone else thought Joshua was too perfect and that there was a lack of consequences for Abras actions because that was the whole point. But also just enjoy the story. Don't over think it. These books are an escape, something to learn from, a way to see a different world or reality. But that's just my 2 cents.