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★★☆☆☆
A thoroughly mediocre book
This is a three star book being promoted by overwrought reviews. Good grief, people, take a breath! It's just not that good. All those passionate reviews, including one that could be a PhD thesis, trying to convince us this is just the best book ever, a life-changing book, one that lingers in your mind yadda yadda. Well it's not.
First, what the heck is "religious romance"? Seems like an oxymoron to me.
And, oh boy, that cover. It sure yelled out All The Light We Cannot See. How unfortunate. I guess imitation really is the sincerest form of flattery.
This is not a bad book--it's just an okay book. It was a good enough story competently (for the most part) told. It was not "beautifully written" so don't look for A writing. At best, it's a C.
Another example of Amazon trying to create Great Literature and failing.
As I said, the book is okay. Just.
September 2018 · Books · verified purchase