The Scarlet Thread

I really enjoyed this modern day romance. As a newly wed I could really relate to the way the main characters were treating each other.

2 stars This is my fifth book by Francine Rivers and I really loved the other books of hers I’ve read. This one… not so much. I get what she was trying to do with this story, I really do. But it was so terribly executed. I am fully for forgiveness and for admitting when you were wrong etc. But the h......more

I had high hopes for this book due to having enjoyed The Atonement Child and And the Shofar Blew, however, I was disappointed. There are two stories which are meant to be running parallel and presumably woven together. But, they don't actually fit with each other and could easily be extracted from t......more

I just read this book for the second time - I think it's a good portrayal of what can happen in a marriage when both parties are selfish. However, there's got to be some way that people can talk about finding God in their lives without being completely cliche. It's frustrating to be reading along an......more

Of course Francine Rivers can make me cry. Despite not loving the past storyline, I thought this was a well-crafted story on marriage, forgiveness, and reconciliation. The way God worked in this woman's life was beautiful and it brought me to tears. Not my favourite Francine Rivers book for sure, but......more

I enjoyed some elements, and I understand the religious tone and idea of forgiveness, but went too far! Sierra was harsh at times, but I felt her reaction was quite valid as her husband made a life changing decision and told her after! His behaviour when her mother died, and his affair and disgustin......more