book review: Lewis, The River
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Beverly Lewis, The River (Minneapolis: Bethany House, 2014).
Lewis, a well-known author of novels set in Amish society, tells the story of two sisters who have left their Amish community for different reasons. Circumstances bring them back to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, where each must address events in their pasts that continue to cast shadows upon their present lives. Lewis' characters are richly drawn and her descriptions of Amish life are evocative, if romantic. She succeeds in developing a complex and sometimes unpredictable story, treating questions of culture, religion, and family with nuance and sensitivity. I have enjoyed her previous books, and The River is no exception. For readers with limited time who desire an introduction to Lewis' work, it would serve as a nice single-volume opportunity, as many of her works are composed in intricately forged series.
Beverly Lewis, The River (Minneapolis: Bethany House, 2014).
Lewis, a well-known author of novels set in Amish society, tells the story of two sisters who have left their Amish community for different reasons. Circumstances bring them back to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, where each must address events in their pasts that continue to cast shadows upon their present lives. Lewis' characters are richly drawn and her descriptions of Amish life are evocative, if romantic. She succeeds in developing a complex and sometimes unpredictable story, treating questions of culture, religion, and family with nuance and sensitivity. I have enjoyed her previous books, and The River is no exception. For readers with limited time who desire an introduction to Lewis' work, it would serve as a nice single-volume opportunity, as many of her works are composed in intricately forged series.
Note: Bethany House provided a free copy of this book for review.
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