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Excellent book by Angela Hunt. The Fine Art of Insincerity is the story of three sisters who get together in order to clean out their grandmother's house which has recently been sold. It turns out to be a hard weekend as old hurts, anger, and hidden secrets come out. I really enjoyed this thought provoking novel.
I was recently able to review a book I was overjoyed to read! Angela Hunt's book, The Fine Art of Insincerity, has just been published and released in May. I have only read one of Angela's previous books and I wasn't quite sure what to expect. I have heard a lot of good things about her though:)
I have to tell you, this book was a wonderful story! I will definitely be looking for more books by Angela if they are anything like this one!! I have never read a book about just plain ole life that kept me glued to the pages like I felt while reading this book! A delightful, insightful novel.
I really liked the character of Ginger. I guess because I was the oldest I felt her thoughts and feelings. How she wanted to take care of the rest of her siblings and be in charge. I have a much better relationship with my siblings but I realized her need. It was all she had known when she was younger and she had to act as the mother of the other two. I didn't really care for Rose. Maybe because I don't think anyone who is loved, has family and friends, should ever feel like they can take their life. I realize she had a tragedy(I won't talk about it as it will give something away) but it seemed like she had lost all hope, even though her husband loved her. And Penny I liked as well. She seemed to want more from life but didn't know where to find it. She was searching for it in her relationships but it wasn't there.
I was waiting with bated breath to see how this ended. The book wrapped up a little bit different than I thought it would. Not that it was bad, but it was different than I thought. You see the joys, the memories and the sorrows they went through. It was quite a change of pace from the normal Christian fiction book I read. Refreshing and delightful!!
I received a copy of this book for review purposes. I did not receive any monetary compensation. All thoughts are 100% mine.
I have to tell you, this book was a wonderful story! I will definitely be looking for more books by Angela if they are anything like this one!! I have never read a book about just plain ole life that kept me glued to the pages like I felt while reading this book! A delightful, insightful novel.
I really liked the character of Ginger. I guess because I was the oldest I felt her thoughts and feelings. How she wanted to take care of the rest of her siblings and be in charge. I have a much better relationship with my siblings but I realized her need. It was all she had known when she was younger and she had to act as the mother of the other two. I didn't really care for Rose. Maybe because I don't think anyone who is loved, has family and friends, should ever feel like they can take their life. I realize she had a tragedy(I won't talk about it as it will give something away) but it seemed like she had lost all hope, even though her husband loved her. And Penny I liked as well. She seemed to want more from life but didn't know where to find it. She was searching for it in her relationships but it wasn't there.
I was waiting with bated breath to see how this ended. The book wrapped up a little bit different than I thought it would. Not that it was bad, but it was different than I thought. You see the joys, the memories and the sorrows they went through. It was quite a change of pace from the normal Christian fiction book I read. Refreshing and delightful!!
I received a copy of this book for review purposes. I did not receive any monetary compensation. All thoughts are 100% mine.
This poignant women's fiction is a page-turner that will tug at your heartstrings. It moves along at a good clip, yet offers much "granny wisdom" to ponder. With Angela Hunt's special touch, this novel is a keeper.
