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Wednesday, March 20, 2013
The Guardian by Beverly Lewis- Six Sentence Bookish Thoughts
What The Guardian (Hickory Hollow #3) is about:
When schoolteacher Jodi Winfield goes for a morning run, the last thing she expects is to find a disheveled little girl all alone on the side of the Pennsylvania road, clad only in her undergarments, her chubby cheeks streaked with tears. Jodi takes the preschooler home with her, intending to find out where she belongs. But Jodi is mystified when no one seems to know of a missing child, and the girl herself is no help, since she can't speak a word of English. It's as if the child appeared out of nowhere. As the days pass, Jodi becomes increasingly attached to the mysterious girl, yet she is no closer to learning her identity. Then an unexpected opportunity brings Jodi to Hickory Hollow--and into the cloistered world of the Lancaster Old Order Amish. Might the answers lie there?
I've been reading Beverly Lewis' books for what seems like forever and I've never been disappointed with any of her stories. This is book three in the Hickory Hollow series and I had no problem enjoying it without reading one and two. With all of that being said, I did find this one lacking in any type of excitement (if that is a word that could be used to describe the Amish...probably not!). I like how Lewis usually takes something taboo or unacceptable in the Amish world and puts her characters smack dab in the middle of controversy. There wasn't any of that in this story and I just felt that it was drawn out and painfully slow.
Recommend? I'm on the fence. If you love Beverly's books then you would probably enjoy this one. I will still read The Fiddler and The Bridesmaid because I do love peeking into the Amish world. Beverly's written a ton of books that I've enjoyed so I won't quit reading her books because I have faith that the next one will be what I'm looking for!
Source: NetGalley/Bethany House Publishers
Six Sentence Bookish Thoughts #87
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I will have to check her out!!
ReplyDeleteI have some of Lewis' books on my bookshelf but have yet to read them. Thanks for letting me know that the comments were not enabled on my latest post. You're so kind!
ReplyDeleteMy first thought was 'aw, poor baby' at the thought of the poor little girl all along. So you're already tugging at my heartstrings with the story. But then you are on the fence. Was it lacking in emotional resonance? Or just something missing from the story? I haven't read any of Lewis's books, yet. One of these days.
ReplyDeleteSo id I wanna try one of her books then maybe not this one
ReplyDeleteI haven't read this author but since you're a fan I'll have to try one of her other books. I hope the first two in the series deliver more of what you expect from Lewis.
ReplyDeleteThe blurb you shared piqued my interest but Hickory Hollow sounds a little too cozy for me. I need dark, dysfunctional families. LOL.
ReplyDeleteI have yet to read this author, but I am curious. And once in awhile, I love to step into a completely unknown world. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a nice mystery novel with a unique setting!
ReplyDeleteI always trust your thoughts about a book.
ReplyDeleteI love Amish settings but I haven't read anything by this author. Disappointing when a favoured author doesn't live up to expectations but hopefully the next one will be all that you want :)
ReplyDeleteThe Girl bought me Book 2 in this series because I used to read Lewis' books all the time. I'll probably read this one at some point, but want to read them all in order. Maybe that would make it more enjoyable?
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