Helpful Score: 3
As a follower of Christ, I like to read good Christian fiction, but as a librarian, I insist on GOOD writing and fully fleshed-out character foremost. This book by fiction author Palmer and nonfiction author/marriage therapist Chapman is disappointing. For that I suppose Palmer should get the blame, although I have never read any of her other books so I have no comparison to make. This is part of what will be a quartet of books about marriages, one per season. It is pretty obvious from the first book which minor characters will move to the forefront for the other books as I believe that all the characters have been introduced, for the most part.
My chief gripe is not the plotting although much happens without rhyme or reason. It is as if this is an outline for a book but it got published without being finished. It is a skeleton of a book, with more pages dedicated to peripheral characters than to the Hansen couple, the ideal couple whose marriage is failing from within.
I won't include any spoilers and it is a pleasant enough read if you are undemanding or just want something to read while the kids have swimming lessons. It was disappointing to me because I expected more.
My chief gripe is not the plotting although much happens without rhyme or reason. It is as if this is an outline for a book but it got published without being finished. It is a skeleton of a book, with more pages dedicated to peripheral characters than to the Hansen couple, the ideal couple whose marriage is failing from within.
I won't include any spoilers and it is a pleasant enough read if you are undemanding or just want something to read while the kids have swimming lessons. It was disappointing to me because I expected more.
Helpful Score: 2
I think this is one of the first if not first novel from Gary chapman bringing in his teaching on the seasons of marriage. A warm fuzzy story about middle aged couple losing the SPRING time of their winter marriage.
Laura H. (lollipops) reviewed It Happens Every Spring (Four Seasons, Bk 1) on + 109 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Great book! I enjoyed reading it -
Helpful Score: 1
First in the series. I enjoyed this book. Good Christian lit. I loved the characters from the very beginning. Can't wait to read the next one. Chapman and Palmer are a very good combination. Great storylines and easy read tackling life's issues.
Kimberly N. (kimberlyrav) -
This was just great. It is exactly the way things go in a marriage. Gossip, jealousy, kindness, giving, godliness, nosiness, unconditional love, empty nest syndrome all in one! Deff suggested for couples or people who like cozies, it felt cozy to me lol. This is book 1 in a 4 book series! I have them all and look forward to the rest!
Heather F. (AZmom875) -
I dont like all Christian fiction. I like some talent, plot, etc behind the Christianity. I read the mixed reviews, and decided I would like to read this book and series.
This book is Christian fiction, written by Catherine Palmer with the NON fiction writer Gary Chapman who adds context about the seasons of marriage, a non fiction book by a similar title. I think this book is very well done, and don't agree with the negative reviews. I really think this a good combination of women's fiction, non fiction and Christian fiction. You can read a blurb about the plot in the link. Lots of great characters, real folks. It was well worth my time.
This book is Christian fiction, written by Catherine Palmer with the NON fiction writer Gary Chapman who adds context about the seasons of marriage, a non fiction book by a similar title. I think this book is very well done, and don't agree with the negative reviews. I really think this a good combination of women's fiction, non fiction and Christian fiction. You can read a blurb about the plot in the link. Lots of great characters, real folks. It was well worth my time.
Brittany S. (beachbum71) reviewed It Happens Every Spring (Four Seasons, Bk 1) on + 36 more book reviews
Did not enjoy this book, gave it several chapters, and just couldn't keep reading. This is rare for me! It all seemed so trite, and like the married couple did not know each other at all.
Very similar to Kingsbury and Smalley project, but not nearly as well written in my opinion.
