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The Crooked Path by Irma Joubert
3.0
Irma Joubert is a name I have not heard of and as a reader of Christian fiction, I haven’t really seen much publicity on online forums either. It’s quite unfortunate. While The Crooked Path left me with mixed feelings, I was so happy to read a book set in Italy and South Africa. I loved the change of scenery! The American Christian fiction market definitely needs to travel more!
As I noted, I have mixed feelings about the story in general. I absolutely loved the first parts of the book. Both Lettie and Marco’s stories from adolescence through WWII and beyond were simply heartbreaking, both in different ways. Lettie’s struggles with body image as a teen in South Africa and Marco’s fight for survival in the Italian mountains and later in a concentration camp were the parts of their stories that really socked me in the gut. After that, The story really lagged and seemed to try too hard. I felt a distance from the characters, which sucked since the first few chapters were so gripping.
That said, The Crooked Path was a unique read in the Christian genre. I’m glad to have read it and wish more stories had such great settings! If you enjoy stories set during WWII and the years that follow, you might want to pick up this book.
~ My Rating: 3 out of 5 stars ~
*I receive complimentary books from publishers, publicists, and/or authors. I am not required to write positive reviews. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255.*
As I noted, I have mixed feelings about the story in general. I absolutely loved the first parts of the book. Both Lettie and Marco’s stories from adolescence through WWII and beyond were simply heartbreaking, both in different ways. Lettie’s struggles with body image as a teen in South Africa and Marco’s fight for survival in the Italian mountains and later in a concentration camp were the parts of their stories that really socked me in the gut. After that, The story really lagged and seemed to try too hard. I felt a distance from the characters, which sucked since the first few chapters were so gripping.
That said, The Crooked Path was a unique read in the Christian genre. I’m glad to have read it and wish more stories had such great settings! If you enjoy stories set during WWII and the years that follow, you might want to pick up this book.
~ My Rating: 3 out of 5 stars ~
*I receive complimentary books from publishers, publicists, and/or authors. I am not required to write positive reviews. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255.*