When I started to read this book, I wasn’t sure where the story was going or if I wanted to continue reading. I couldn’t grasp how two seemingly different stories would connect and bring forth a theme that made sense. I underestimated the author’s ability.
Seitz brilliantly weaves a tale full of meaning and purpose, skillfully bringing it to a satisfactory ending. A story of prejudice, friendship, love and loss and the beauty of God’s hand making the impossible come full circle to great possibility.
The three main characters: Ally, a world traveling flight attendant carrying her own set of baggage, Vesey Washington, her neighbor and best friend while growing up in low country south and the mysterious Sunila, working in slave labor in the stone quarries of far off Nepal.
The fragility and strengths of the characters are beautifully portrayed and one is drawn into their lives, hoping for a happy ending after all the hardships they walk through. I confess when I reached the ending where everything finally came together – I wept. At the amazing grace of God, a recurring echo throughout the story. Somehow the message gets across with barely a mention or touch of preaching. Kudos to Nicole for an amazing story.
Awesome review!
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Comment by Pegg Thomas — March 31, 2012
Thanks, Pegg. The book was so good, the review practically wrote itself : )
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Comment by admin — April 1, 2012
Thanks for this review, Cynthia. I’d not heard of this book until now. You’ve piqued my curiosity. I might just have to read it now!
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Comment by Vonda Skelton — April 1, 2012
Hi Vonda,
I stumbled on the book while browsing through Christian fiction – and was pleasantly surprised.
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Comment by admin — April 1, 2012
Sounds like an excellent read. I’ll have to check it out.
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Comment by Elaine Stock — April 1, 2012
Elaine,
I think you’ll enjoy it, very unusual story.
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Comment by admin — April 1, 2012