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The Wedding Chapel
by Rachel Hauck
I received this book as an Advanced Reader Copy via the publisher at NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
I requested this book because I have read and enjoyed several of the author’s books previously. So when I saw she was releasing a new one, I started stalking NetGalley until it was available. I went into the reading expecting a sweet romance on the lighter side. While that’s not what I received, I wasn’t disappointed.
This book has more depth and tackles weightier topics than the others I had read by Hauck. The narrative travels back and forth between present day and the generation past. Telling the stories of newlyweds, lost love, family dysfunction, and lies alongside first love, hope, and redemption. The romance was realistically handled in all relationships.
The characters were decently developed. Their actions were a bit more predictable than I like, but I did still feel like I could connect with them and understand their motivations. The narrative is told from multiple points of view. So it was a very well-rounded tale.
I was confused at the start of the book and was sometimes startled out of the story by a switch in time and point of view. However, once I got into it the pacing was great; I had no issues following the flow. There was a lot of conflict in this book – both internally and between the characters. The conflict and the processing of it is what moved the story along.
There were several grammatical errors and issues. Those grated on my nerves. However, I’m hoping and assuming they were fixed between the Advanced Reader Copy and the final book printing.
My other slight gripe was the heavy spiritual content towards the end of the book. The God content and spirituality was there throughout. But more as another character and in an incorporated way for most of the book. However, towards the end it got a bit preachy. Which, I realize that sometimes in our lives we just need to hear the Word clear and straight. So it’s only a minor complaint that it didn’t all stay smoothly integrated.
While I don’t think there is any graphic content, there are some trigger topics for sensitive readers: premarital sex and infidelity being two of the larger ones.
I think this book appeals to women who like books about complicated relationships but still enjoy a happy ending. I certainly enjoyed the reading of it.
***This review is also posted on The Christian Manifesto
Pros:
• Interweaving of various stories past and present
• Interesting characters
• Dealt with delicate topics in an appropriate way
Cons:
• Predictable
• Spiritually heavy handed towards the end
• Wanted more from the ending
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My Rating: 3.5 out of 5 (Good)
I requested this book because I have read and enjoyed several of the author’s books previously. So when I saw she was releasing a new one, I started stalking NetGalley until it was available. I went into the reading expecting a sweet romance on the lighter side. While that’s not what I received, I wasn’t disappointed.
This book has more depth and tackles weightier topics than the others I had read by Hauck. The narrative travels back and forth between present day and the generation past. Telling the stories of newlyweds, lost love, family dysfunction, and lies alongside first love, hope, and redemption. The romance was realistically handled in all relationships.
The characters were decently developed. Their actions were a bit more predictable than I like, but I did still feel like I could connect with them and understand their motivations. The narrative is told from multiple points of view. So it was a very well-rounded tale.
I was confused at the start of the book and was sometimes startled out of the story by a switch in time and point of view. However, once I got into it the pacing was great; I had no issues following the flow. There was a lot of conflict in this book – both internally and between the characters. The conflict and the processing of it is what moved the story along.
There were several grammatical errors and issues. Those grated on my nerves. However, I’m hoping and assuming they were fixed between the Advanced Reader Copy and the final book printing.
My other slight gripe was the heavy spiritual content towards the end of the book. The God content and spirituality was there throughout. But more as another character and in an incorporated way for most of the book. However, towards the end it got a bit preachy. Which, I realize that sometimes in our lives we just need to hear the Word clear and straight. So it’s only a minor complaint that it didn’t all stay smoothly integrated.
While I don’t think there is any graphic content, there are some trigger topics for sensitive readers: premarital sex and infidelity being two of the larger ones.
I think this book appeals to women who like books about complicated relationships but still enjoy a happy ending. I certainly enjoyed the reading of it.
***This review is also posted on The Christian Manifesto
Pros:
• Interweaving of various stories past and present
• Interesting characters
• Dealt with delicate topics in an appropriate way
Cons:
• Predictable
• Spiritually heavy handed towards the end
• Wanted more from the ending
•
My Rating: 3.5 out of 5 (Good)