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There are currently 23 member reviews
for Solomon's Oak
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Catherine W. (Florissant, MO)
Families are complicated
The book reads very fast and catches your interest quickly. The author changes point of view among the characters to give us additional insight into their thoughts and feelings as she unveils the plot line. The characters are well drawn and complex. The interactions between the characters are believable and their reactions pull at our emotions. The ending seems natural and satisfies our need for closure. A very easy book to lose yourself in!
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Jinny K. (Fremont, CA)
Heartwarming Tale
Was this plot a little sappy? Was the ending quite predictable? Maybe a little more dog and horse-oriented than I usually prefer? Yes, to all of those questions.
However, I was captivated by the characters and their situations and curious about exactly how the predictable ending would come to be.
The dialogue between Glory and Juniper-Glory's droll responses to Juniper's sarcasm-are priceless and believable.
So, although this is not my typical favorite novel, I really enjoyed and truly missed the characters when the book was done.
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Carolyn L. (Summerville, SC)
Solomon's Oak
This is a good story featuring three characters whom the reader can sympathize with and root for. It's well-written and held my attention. It's hard to express just what I felt was lacking. I think I wanted more - more detail about Juniper's problems in school, more about what went into the wedding preparations, more about Joseph's background. The ending seemed a little rushed and incomplete. That said, I did like the book!
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Rita L. (Green Bay, WI)
A Good Read
I thought this was an excellent read. The characters were well developed, and the storyline was a good one. Some of my favorite books have been about people who are hurt by their life experiences, are brought together, and find themselves healed and able to enjoy life once again. If you like similar stories, I would recommend this book.
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Maxine D. (Effingham, IL)
Solomon's Oak
The characters in this story are so real that when they despair, the reader despairs. Each of the three principals grow as they interact with each other and meet the situations life has thrown at them. Some of the story line seemed to me to reach a bit for credibility, but real life is not always credible. I found this to be a good read, one I shall remember.
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Barbara F. (Santa Rosa, CA)
Enjoyable Read
Jo-Ann Mapson fans will thoroughly enjoy "Solomon's Oak". She deals with the age old problems of abandonment and with sympathy without being maudlin. The story is Glory's story, how she deals with the loss of her husband and then takes on a foster child who has suffered even more catastrophic losses than her own.
The only real problem with the book is that while it is Glory's story at the end it is Juniper who winds things up. The ending is just a tying up of loose ends - sort of. I anticipate that this is the first of a series. The ending seemed too abrupt for the care that had gone into the writing for most of the book. All that said, it is an enjoyable read and Book Clubs will have lots to consider after reading it.
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Krista H. (Grayslake, IL)
Solomon's Oak
Glory is a grieving widow, Juniper is a wounded teen, Joseph has his own hurts. These three sad characters come together in a sweet story. I thought at times that the story dragged and the ending was predictable, but if you're looking for a light read with characters that you care about, you will enjoy this book.
