Tonya L. (castingbread) reviewed on
I just read the a review of this book and the reader was not impressed. Well, I was! Now this is not classical literature, but it is engaging. I've had this book on my nightstand for a while now. Winter is almost upon us, and this past Saturday was cold and rainy outside. Thinking this was an appropriate title for this time of year, I picked the book up and began to read. About two hours later, my husband poked his head in the bedroom door and jokingly asked, "Is this what you are going to do all day?" I gleefully replied, "Absolutely!"
My heart ached for every character in this book, and I quickly felt at home inside the young girl's thoughts. Her (and her father's) pain is very present upon the pages, but there is joy found within, as well. There's no real suspense here, just warm, beautiful people who you wish were close by so you could hug them. Also, the description of the small town and surrounding landscape made me feel like I knew the place.
The whole book is a story of salvation, told through wise, 12-year old eyes. A very worthy read for a day spent in bed! Loved it!
My heart ached for every character in this book, and I quickly felt at home inside the young girl's thoughts. Her (and her father's) pain is very present upon the pages, but there is joy found within, as well. There's no real suspense here, just warm, beautiful people who you wish were close by so you could hug them. Also, the description of the small town and surrounding landscape made me feel like I knew the place.
The whole book is a story of salvation, told through wise, 12-year old eyes. A very worthy read for a day spent in bed! Loved it!
