This week I had the opportunity to review The Bridegrooms by Allison Pittman:http://waterbrookmultnomah.com/catalog.php?isbn=9781601421371
This book was provided to me by Waterbrook Multnomah at no cost. It is available on their website for $13.99 (see link above).
This book was provided to me by Waterbrook Multnomah at no cost. It is available on their website for $13.99 (see link above).
About This Book:
It Only Takes an Instant for Love to Strike
Tragedy hits the Allenhouse family on a hot summer night in Ohio when a mother of four vanished. Eight-year-old Vada virtually grew up overnight and raised her three younger sisters while her father lost himself in his medical practice in the basement of their home.
Now, Vada is a grown woman, still making her home with her father and sisters. Her days are spent serving as an errand girl for Cleveland’s fledgling amateur orchestra; her evenings with Garrison Walker, her devoted, if passionless, beau.
Dizzying change occurs the day the Brooklyn Bridegrooms come to town to play the Cleveland Spiders and a line drive wallops the head of a spectator. The fan is whisked to the Allenhouse parlor, and questions swirl about the anonymous, unconscious man. Suddenly, the subdued house is filled with visitors, from a flirtatious, would-be sports writer to the Bridegrooms’ handsome star hitter to the guilt-ridden ballplayer who should have caught the stray shot. The medical case brings Dr. Allenhouse a frustration and helplessness he hasn’t felt since his wife’s disappearance. Vada’s sisters are giddy at the bevy of possible suitors. And Vada’s life is awakened amid the super-charged atmosphere of romantic opportunity.
My Review:
The Bridegrooms is a typical Christian love story with some historical content that made it interesting since it was set in the late 1800s. I also think the story has a nice lesson to be learned as we follow the main character through her decision making process - influenced by her desire to be a good Christian.
Overall, it was an enjoyable book for light reading - when you just want to have a cup of tea and relax. There was nothing too riveting about it (for me) that I couldn't put it down, but I did find myself wanting to pick it back up again soon. The plot started out a little confusing, but once you knew the characters, it was easy to follow the story line. Interesting enough to make me want to finish the book but not enough to make it an urgent "must read" either.
1 comments:
I would have enjoyed that book, unfortunately there was a mix up with my info when Waterbrook switched to their new email whatever and I was left out of many of these book reviews *wah wah* LOL
No worry I'm back on track but this sounds like a good book, I'll look for it on Amazon, thanks for the review Conny ;)
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