The Covenant - Book Review
I just finished reading "The Covenant," by Beverly Lewis for a booklist I'm on. (Well, okay, THEY finished it 20 days ago, and I'm just running a little late.) I was not planning to really like it, as a matter of fact I put it off as long as possible.
This book surprised me. I actually DID like it... probably more than anything because it included real-life things like conflicts within the family, unplanned pregnancy, abortion, deceipt, etc.
I like the way that you learn about Amish culture (good and bad) from a bit of an insiders perspective. I also like the fact that the loves in the book are not at ALL gushy. I get so annoyed with gushing... *sigh*
I was not at ALL happy with the ending. I mean, I know it's the first in a series of books, but COME ON you gotta give me SOME amount of closure!!!!! But no, she didn't, and I'm dying of suspense... I plan to stop at the library tonight and get the next book in the series. :o)
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Posted at 05:15 pm by
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Jana
March 23, 2006 08:08 AM PST
I loved that series. I got them all from my church library, so I didn't have to wait, but I know what you mean about suspense. I started reading David Eddings' Belgariad while he was still writing it, and having to wait for the next book to be released was torture! |
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Jana
March 21, 2006 08:22 PM PST
I know, the suspense drives me nuts! But, it only bugs me cause I'm too lazy to go to the library and get the next one, I almost never read books right after they come out. :) I'm always WAY behind the times lol
I finally got the Betrayal last night, but I'm just a few pages away from the end of another book I'm reading, so I'm gonna finish that one tonight and start the Betrayal tomorrow. :) |
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sis_kaybee
March 21, 2006 08:19 AM PST
I tend to like most of Beverly Lewis's books...except when it is a series and I have to wait sooooo long before the next book comes out. :-)
But that frustrates me about many authors, not just her. I mean, come on...don't they realize I am just hanging on the edge of my seat waiting for the conclusions??? LOL |
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Jenean
March 20, 2006 06:25 PM PST
Yeah, I think that little bit of suspense is what is supposed to bring you back :) I'm already on book three!! Can't help myself. And I have so much knitting to do too LOL |
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