I do not tend to read a lot of Amish fiction, just because
it does not really appeal to me. There
have been a few that I have really enjoyed and Ms. Fisher’s historical, Anna’s Crossing, was the first one I have
read of hers and really enjoyed it. So I
decided that I would try out one of her contemporary ones and started with her
new series, The Bishop’s Family and
the first book The Imposter. I was not disappointed. Suzanne Woods Fisher has a way with her words
that keeps me interested in a story even when it is not a genre I enjoy that
much. I became very much a part of this
family, the father and his six children, seeing them through their ups and
downs since their mother was killed. All
of these characters were so unique. My heart
broke with Katrina as she lost whom she thought was the love of her life and
faces some challenges that will change her down the road. I felt the great weight that David carried
not only for the church, but especially for his dear children as he tried to
raise them up in the absence of his beloved wife. And I chuckled and cringed many times at the
situations Jesse, the 16 year old son, found himself in. I loved his use of words and found his
character so amusing that I think he might be my favorite. There were a couple of slow budding romances
that was a treat to see unfold. If you
are not sure about Amish fiction, like I was, don’t hesitate with Ms. Fisher’s
stories. I have only read two so far but
I look forward to more of her lovely writing.
I received a copy for an honest review from Revell Publishing and the
opinions are my own.
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