Scan barcode
A review by pattydsf
The Garden of Happy Endings by Barbara O'Neal
4.0
I read so many different kinds of books that I often only read one or two by authors that I like. There are too many books and not enough time. However, I make a concerted effort to keep track of Barbara O'Neal and what she writes.
Her novels resonate with me because the women characters are strong, but dealing with tough issues; faith in God is usually part of the story; love andfood are always involved and there are happy endings. I read partly to meet new people, i.e. characters and I always enjoy the people in O'Neal's stories.
This novel gave me all I want from Barbara O'Neal. I found Elsa, Tamsin, Father Jack and Deacon to be delightful - I would have dinner with any of them. Some of the conflict seems far-fetched, would you know if your husband was stealing - I hope I would. However, for me some of the conflicts of faith that are part of the story rang true.
I recommend this to readers who want to meet interesting people in what they read, to folks who like reading about food and community, and to anyone who would like to be lost in a book knowing all will work out.
Her novels resonate with me because the women characters are strong, but dealing with tough issues; faith in God is usually part of the story; love andfood are always involved and there are happy endings. I read partly to meet new people, i.e. characters and I always enjoy the people in O'Neal's stories.
This novel gave me all I want from Barbara O'Neal. I found Elsa, Tamsin, Father Jack and Deacon to be delightful - I would have dinner with any of them. Some of the conflict seems far-fetched, would you know if your husband was stealing - I hope I would. However, for me some of the conflicts of faith that are part of the story rang true.
I recommend this to readers who want to meet interesting people in what they read, to folks who like reading about food and community, and to anyone who would like to be lost in a book knowing all will work out.