Stone Wall
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Another great novel by a beloved author!
Beverly Lewis is undoubtedly my favorite female author, This book did not disappoint; it just wasn't long enough, It helped me to understand more of the differences between Beachy Amish and Old Order Amish. I loved the characters, the storyline, and the conclusion. I don't want to give details and spoil the book in any way. I did have one big disappointment: I'll be 78 years old when her next book is published. But, then, it's something to look forward to! Thank you, Beverly Lewis, for the many great books you have penned
Disappointing....
There were several areas of this book that disappointed me. The very first area is that the book did not deliver as billed. I thought I would be reading about an Beachy Amish girl being a tour guide in Lancaster County. There was very little in the book about that and what was about it was not written with any depth. It was as if it was just a lead in to what the author really wanted to write about which was the horse farm and Emmie and Gabe's story. I found this part of the story so boring that I started skimming quickly over the many, many chapters the author devoted to it. The story was another time story which is getting really old with so many authors writing these type of stories now. I can say that Lewis did a good job in this area because there were very few areas going back to the other time period and the segments were short. I did enjoy Eliza's story. The writing seemed a little stilted compared to Lewis' earlier books with the sentences short and seemingly more aimed at young readers. There was a nice twist at the end of the book which was enjoyable but overall the ending was very disappointing.
A Heartwarming Story
I have enjoyed all of Beverly Lewis' books but I believe this one just became my favorite! It is a story about a love lost and a love found many years later. The grandmother's struggle with dementia was told with compassion. Anna's search for answers and her choice despite all the obstacles was beautiful. A must read for Amish romance lovers!
Not up to par with Beverly's usual great books
I've read every book Beverly Lewis has written. I'm starting to see that her greatest talent is character depth and making me feel like I'm in the setting. Wonderful descriptions poetically drawing me into Lancaster County. I think The Stone Wall should have been a trilogy. I don't feel like I knew any of the characters and the plot was a bit forced. This book just wasn't up to par.
Very Good
Another great book by Beverly Lewis! ***SPOILER ALERTS*** However, there are one too many coincidences, and one too many parallels between grandmother and granddaughter to be realistic. Also, I really do not like love triangles in books because in real life someone always gets hurt, and I do not think dating more than one person at a time is an honorable quality. No one ended up heart broken in this one, but Anna still seemed awfully fickle. Also Mart's character seemed pointless as it was very obvious Anna was going to end up with Gabe the first time they met. With all that said, I still highly recommend this clean and well-written book, and Beverly Lewis will remain in my top pick for favorite authors!!
Amish Lifestyles and Love
I’ve read all of Beverly Lewis’s books and this is one of the better ones. The story held my interest, though it raises questions. On a minor note, I wonder if the Amish actually eat so very many sweets? The sugar consumption is off the charts. I also wonder why Gabe wears cologne. All I could find on the subject indicated that the Amish do not wear any type of fragrance. More important, does an Amish woman really need to ask her husband for permission to make a phone call? If so, Anna will have a big adjustment after leaving the relative freedoms of the Beachy Amish church.
Enjoyed this
I am once again delighted to have finished reading another book by Beverly Lewis, The Stone Wall. There is something so sweet about a well written Amish book. I enjoy the way Beverly has used words to paint a photo of Amish Life within her latest book.
Truly inspirational story
When Anna comes to stay with Sadie and Glen her life will change forever. In this book you will read about a child suffering the loss of her mother. You will learn how wonderful people like Gabe is there to help children with disabilities. Anna and Gabe’s story will have you on the edge of your seat waiting to see what happens next. Beverly Lewis is a amazing author each and everyone of her books are inspirational stories that you can’t stop reading.
The Stone wall
Never boring book, that kept you trying to guess what would happen, and a lot of times you would be wrong. Meaning it was not a typical same thing, same happenings, same story, with the same ending. So, I gave it a 5 star. It kept my interest and it did not drag out too long. A good book for those cold, rainy days. J 😀
stone wall
I didn't think she would find the stone wall her grandmother was talking about, but as each search came closer to the wall it seem that she had missed it, I enjoyed the story and enjoyed it more when she found the man her grandmother had written the last letter that he had never received.
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