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Freeing Grace by Charity Norman
2.0
Warm, insightful and poignant, Freeing Grace tells the story of David, curate of an inner-city parish, and Leila, his Nigerian-born wife. Unable to have children of their own, they're desperate for a family. When they finally hear they've been approved to adopt a baby, Grace, they can scarcely believe their good fortune.
There's just one problem for which David and Leila cannot plan; Grace's birth family - the enigmatic, charismatic Harrisons. Enlisting their friend, the feckless, charming New Zealander, Jake Kelly - who's half in love with all of them, one way or another - the Harrisons send him on a quest that will force a confrontation. Ultimately, each has a terrible decision to make.
Everyone only wants what's best for Grace - but who can say exactly what that is?
After having read two more recent Charity Norman books which I loved I was pleased to find this book which was her first novel. All I can say is that her writing has greatly improved! I didn't feel engaged by any of the characters, the story was good but it lacked depth. I found myself not really caring what happened to anybody in the book. A disappointment but at least it was her first book and not her most recent...
There's just one problem for which David and Leila cannot plan; Grace's birth family - the enigmatic, charismatic Harrisons. Enlisting their friend, the feckless, charming New Zealander, Jake Kelly - who's half in love with all of them, one way or another - the Harrisons send him on a quest that will force a confrontation. Ultimately, each has a terrible decision to make.
Everyone only wants what's best for Grace - but who can say exactly what that is?
After having read two more recent Charity Norman books which I loved I was pleased to find this book which was her first novel. All I can say is that her writing has greatly improved! I didn't feel engaged by any of the characters, the story was good but it lacked depth. I found myself not really caring what happened to anybody in the book. A disappointment but at least it was her first book and not her most recent...