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Book Description:
Fall 1862 Following her husband's tragic
death, young widow Abby Butterfield Browett's first responsibility is to
her son. Her desire to provide a secure future for her child has led
her to accept a proposal of marriage from Isaac, a man twice her age. In
her heart, she knows that Isaac lacks the fire and zest for life that
defines Abby, but her son will be cared for. Can she be happy with only
that? Despite her reservations, Abby joins her fiancé on the journey
to the Endowment House in Salt Lake City, unprepared for the challenges
that begin soon after they embark. When their trouble turns dangerous,
it is a group of rough frontiersmen that come to their aid. The incident
provides Abby the excuse she needs to turn back and postpone the
wedding and in truth, she simply can't forget the connection she felt
with Scooter, the leader of their rescuers. But as hostilities arise
between the local Indians and the white frontiersmen, Abby's focus turns
again to the safety of her son. When the young boy disappears following
an attack, Abby disregards propriety and turns not to her fiancé for
help, but to Scooter. In the face of unimaginable odds, the pair embarks
on a quest to find Abby's son, a journey that will test their courage
and faith as never before . . .
Rorie's Review:
This book just fell flat for me. I can't really pinpoint why, but I had a really hard time getting lost in the story. I didn't hate it, but I didn't love it either. It was just OK. I was still able to finish it in just a few days though. I'm having a hard time coming up with a review for this book, and I think it's because nothing really stood out to me. The part I enjoyed the most was the climax near the end, but after that was resolved, the book went back to being just OK again.
Tarah's Review:
First, let me say that I think anyone who writes and can get a book published needs to be given kudos. That takes serious talent, and more hard work and effort than I can fathom. So, kudos to Darryl Harris for being a published author.
All that being said, I struggled through this book. I kept wondering why I was struggling, and here is what I came up with. First, it reads more like a history than a novel. Yes, there is a story line, but there is so much history that I feel like the story gets lost. Second, I found the story to be really pretentious. I was going to classify Abby as really judgmental, but on further reflection she isn't judgmental so much as thinking she's just better than everyone else. Granted she never says anything like that, but with the way her thoughts toward other people are geared it comes across as ... well ... pretentious. Scooter's reactions were somewhat baffling to me as well. Abby just sees a massacre and can't find her child, and he expects her to say goodbye with a hug or something? What?!? Not much about their relationship seemed real to me, and that made me sad.
First, let me say that I think anyone who writes and can get a book published needs to be given kudos. That takes serious talent, and more hard work and effort than I can fathom. So, kudos to Darryl Harris for being a published author.
All that being said, I struggled through this book. I kept wondering why I was struggling, and here is what I came up with. First, it reads more like a history than a novel. Yes, there is a story line, but there is so much history that I feel like the story gets lost. Second, I found the story to be really pretentious. I was going to classify Abby as really judgmental, but on further reflection she isn't judgmental so much as thinking she's just better than everyone else. Granted she never says anything like that, but with the way her thoughts toward other people are geared it comes across as ... well ... pretentious. Scooter's reactions were somewhat baffling to me as well. Abby just sees a massacre and can't find her child, and he expects her to say goodbye with a hug or something? What?!? Not much about their relationship seemed real to me, and that made me sad.
While this wasn't a book for me, if you really like Utah Pioneer History, you may really enjoy this book. There were lots of stories from up in the Logan area that I wasn't familiar with.
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Title: Abby's Crossing
Author: Darryl Harris
Publisher: Covenant Communications
Published: January 2016
ISBN: 1621088324
Source: We received copies from the publisher in exchange for a review.
Author: Darryl Harris
Publisher: Covenant Communications
Published: January 2016
ISBN: 1621088324
Source: We received copies from the publisher in exchange for a review.
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