The Secret

I am taking out the book mark at page 265. I just cannot continue. Nothing pleasant has happened so far in the entire more than two hundred and fifty pages minus one paragraph. Many things are going on, yet every single one is depressing with no reprieve. I have read a handful of reviews so far that love the story and the presentation of the Amish lives through the novel. This book for me just is not happening.

In the past, I have read several titles by Beverly Lewis and loved them. This one is just dull and bland and I cannot continue it. There are too many dozens of books to be read. I spent three days and more pages and effort than I should have. Some already have, and some will love this book, but I do not and I do not recommend it. It could turn around, but you need some relief in the hours of depression and pain and this so far has not had it.

I never thought that I'd find myself so impressed by a “bonnet book,” but here I am, thinking how interested I am to read the next in the Season s of Grace series. Picked this one up off of the “Too Good to Miss” shelf at the library on Friday, remembering having seen this particular title featured in a Time article on the popularity of the genre, and couldn't put the book down. The well-drawn characters created a reserved tension running through the story, and I found the plot to be both intriguing and very realistic. A fascinating look into a culture about which I know very little. I'm eager to engage further with this storyline!