Love's Pursuit

This is an uncomfortable read. It is fabulous story telling, and the themes are ones that need to be told. But it is not warm and fuzzy, and nor does it need to be to be told well. Siri Mitchell is an incredible author and her writing is good. She delves into the harder sides of characters lives and......more

When I started this book, I thought it was going to be a typical historical fiction romance. This book is anything but typical. There is a depth and beauty to the story that really is far beyond the norm. The writing is beautiful, and I really look forward to reading more by Siri Mitchell. I have to......more

I've read this three times now. Do I need to say anything further about how I love it? Okay, if I must... Love's Pursuit is not your typical romance. The POV changes are sometimes challenging, the introspection reminds one more of a literary work and the theological musings are in keeping with the Pu......more

In a few words: Is it even possible to give you a short review of this book? Not really. I will tell you that it's a keeper. Descriptive adjectives that come to mind: Thought-provoking, moving, original, skillfully-written, and although not warm and fuzzy or happily-ever-after, filled with hope. Als......more

Originally posted in the April 2017 Mini Reviews I don’t really know what to think of this book, so I won’t try to put it in words. It doesn’t exactly have a happy ending, and I normally hate it when that happens, but it was fairly well-done. Still, a little unsettling and somewhat dark. Then … the co......more