What drew me to this book initially was the destination and
purpose behind the main character’s mission. Though Sophia is “dismayed” at its
seemingly dismal prospects, the idea of traveling to the Dakotas to work with
Native American children seems dreamlike to me.
But, of course, one must think of the times…and the circumstances. (You can read more about those circumstances
here.)
What kept me reading this book was Sophia’s realistic
vulnerability and voice, coupled with the strength she found to overcome the
many, sometimes very dangerous, obstacles that life in the Territories afforded
– often times against the very people and agencies established to help missions
like hers. (That and the fact that this
strength came from the right source, in my eyes – His word and promises – not just
the dumb luck that authors for some reason often choose to resolve conflict in
their stories.)
The love story enveloped in beautifully barren scenery
between believable characters never seemed sappy, but often kept me wondering
if it would ever blossom to fulfillment…but the answer is something you will
have to discover for yourself!
Great, easy, but page-turning read!
*Thank you to Booksneeze for providing a free e-copy for me
to read in exchange for an honest opinion.
No comments:
Post a Comment