by Richard Paul Evans too while we're in the holiday spirit. So here's a little bit of background from the author himself:Total page turner, right? Boom, let's read.
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I really liked this book. I thought that it was fast paced, and a good read.
ReplyDeleteTwo let downs or things that could use some improvements, two that strike me:
1. This is the second book we have read that has seriously wasted space. I get that you have an introduction into the next chapter, but on my e-reader, it takes two pages before you read again. Imagine how much more compact and concise book it would be without the extras in the chapter intros.
2. I had an issue with the brother changing so thoroughly in 3 years that his own brothers, flesh and blood, did not recognize him. Yes he did change in body, and hair and clothing, but one would think that family would recognize their own. But then again, since he was among the last two born, and of the third wife, maybe it was that they just didn't want to see. Or assumed that he would not have succeeded at this exile.
I do like the karmic justice when he was asked to investigate his own company. I do wish that it had been fleshed out a bit more how it came to be a joint company. And how April got back to Chicago. That was kind of disjointed and unfinished.
Over all a solid 3 stars. Would give it 4, except for the two concerns.
Perfect review, Becca - I really couldn't have worded it better myself!
ReplyDeleteThis is my first Kindle book and I really could've done without the wasted space/extra page turns after each new chapter. (I was reminded of high school writing assignments and padding essays in order to make the page count quota.)
The fact that the brothers went through an entire meeting with Joseph without recognizing him, yet the father knew him right away even with the same "New York look" seemed way too smooth.
More fleshing out and details on April's return to Chicago would've made the story more believable. But in all, the karma was perfect for everyone involved.
3 out of 4 stars here, too.