TJ
when i first heard about this book i wasn't immediately interested, but given all of the controversy in the book world with bans and challenges i felt like i needed to read it just to see what all the fuss was about. this book deepened my understanding of pronoun choice, especially those that seem ‘outside the norm' (i.e. she, he, they). if anything, reading the book has moved me from a position of neutrality on the title to one of strong support. this is an important work to have available for those who need the ability to see themselves in a piece of work and for those who are seeking to better understand the inner lives of others.??
Of all the fibro books I've browsed, this one surprised me by feeling the most packed with real information, options, suggestions, and truth. By the time I was done reading it was full of post-it tags of information to share with my loved ones on their fibro journeys. Honestly, I wasn't expecting much from this little book, and it blew me away.
if you're looking for a predictable, happy, thoughtless beach read this may be right up your alley. i really wanted to like this book, but the whole thing felt hokey and i never gained any sense of emotion for the characters, not even a mild dislike of the ‘bad' guys. it was super cutesy and read like a bad tv movie.
This book seems like an excellent guide for beginners. The information was quite basic and there are a fair amount of grammatical errors. The assistance of an experienced editor probably would have let me push this book's rating to 3 stars. I do not feel like I learned a great deal, but there were some nice tips and steps for getting started in communicating with your Spirit Guide or spirits in general.
I highly recommend taking the time to read this set of books. Johnson's character building and historical research really shine throughout the entire series. I usually struggle more in connecting to male characters, but Will Anderson pulled me in from the very beginning. If you're a fan of mystery, historical fiction, or Michigan fiction this entire series is a must read.
I received my copy from a goodreads giveaway.
If you are a Kingsbury fan you will likely enjoy this book. Working at a library I see her titles checked out quite often so when we purchased this one I decided it was time to give it a try.
The story is heartwarming, albeit predictable. It felt more like a movie synopsis when reading it, to me. I also had a difficult time connecting to two of the main characters. However, for a quick holiday read it was not bad.
If you're looking for a story that ends up happily ever after this may not be your cup of tea. Suspense grew gently, without the feel of it happening, to a point where I suddenly realized it was 6AM and I was still reading. The descriptions throughout the text were so detailed that I often felt like I could feel the air on my own skin. The story moved along seamlessly, without any hiccups in the plot or any misaligned details. Simply beautiful writing.
I enjoyed this book, but I think I would have enjoyed it even more if I had skipped reading reviews prior to pulling it off the shelf. Plot points revealed in most reviews took away from the discoveries meant to take place as you read. I enjoyed the characters and was left wanting to know more about them. The end felt anticlimactic to me, but that is likely more of a preference thing than an issue with the book itself.