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The book I've been waiting for!

Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2020

I've read so many Kindle samples recently,and haven't wanted to purchase any of them. Then came Dovetail. I'd read a book by Karen McQuestion long ago and remembered I enjoyed it. I hoped this would be one like that. I was NOT disappointed. As a matter of fact, I'm really pleased. I've wanted to read a book that's clean, has a wonderful story where I felt like I was there in it. I wanted well developed characters I could cheer for, or clap when justice was done. This book had it all and more, different time periods, connections between generations, secrets expertly revealed, healing and restoration. All without profanity and gratuitous violence and sex. I especially liked how ignorance and bigotry was adeptly condemned. The book stands on its writing and the story. Bravo, Ms. Question! The drought of not having something good to read at a reasonable price is over. On to the next Karen McQuestion story. Thank you to this author!

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KSBarbie

IMMATURE READERS INQUIRE WITHIN

Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2020

Oh my goodness don’t know where to start. Premise was good. However a fifth grader would think the author’s words immature. Who on earth would enjoy all those cliches? It ends so romantically (all was forgiven tied up with a pretty pink bow)! No reality to this story. I understand optimism as something sweet and pleasant. This author’s work is so sweet it went way overboard with sentimentality reminding me of heaping tablespoons of sugar and a jug of warm maple syrup over a serving of pancakes...a bit nauseating. Editing was A+ if you appreciate it as a skill (and I do). If you as a reader like unbelievably formulaic tales this book is for you! Otherwise steer clear of this one!

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Too disturbing

Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2020

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The author has written some great feel-good books, and maybe that's why this was so disappointing. (Spoilers follow). The grandmother, Pearl, did horrible things in her past that led to the death of people close to her, not once but twice. That makes the book too depressing, despite what is supposed to be a happy ending.

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Not for me

Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2022

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After the first few chapters, I skimmed the rest to see the outcome. Pearl was such an unlikable character that I really didn't care much for her redemption.

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Laura J. Cottrell

Disappointed

Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2020

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I had read another book by this author and loved it however was let down by this book. Maybe my imagination wasn’t big enough to believe in the dreams. I finished it but only because I paid for it.

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tjm

Somewhat Predictable

Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2021

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The characters were well thought out. The issue was the grafting together of the parallel lives was clumsy. There are many other wonderful choices.

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ok predictable

Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2021

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This book was so predictable that although it was an easy read it was very unsatisfying. Nice descriptions of Alice & John.

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Kristina N. Morris

Not for me

Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2020

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One of the main characters is an awful woman whom I could find no empathy toward. The other main characters are pleasant enough; however, the story is too predictable for my liking.

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CHEESY, predictable, more of a fantasy

Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2021

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IT'S Cheesy, predictable
A bit of a fantasy. Storyline is pretty common and not believabable unless you like this type. I like McQuestions books but this one gets a low rating. Refund please

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Could have a better plot and less cheesiness. Almost walked away from a couple times

Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2021

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A little on the cheesy side, not much depth but a fun summer read. Don’t expect much depth
With this book.

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Kay Smith

Dumb

Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2020

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Parts of the book were interesting but mainly it was repetitive and definitely did not hold my interest for periods of time. I did finish it but I didn’t really want to

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Hugh Maxwell

Lightweight mush

Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2020

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Unrelatable dialogue. Most people don’t interact like that

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