Very enjoyable read! What I appreciate about Gist is her attention to detail, and her pick of not very obvious or often-written-about time periods. Before reading this book, I didn't know much about the lumberjacks in the Northern states. Also, when it comes to romance, her characters (not just this book, but other titles of hers I've read) deal with real issues, not just the cliche of they-love-me-they-love-me-not. The hero and heroine in this book deal with the reality of love and acceptance of self, and what sacrifice for a loved one entails.
My only complaint? While all the characters were enjoyable (I appreciate how she writes the children's dialogue), the Joe and Anna seemed too perfect, moreso physically--then again, it could be her way of writing this observation from how they viewed each other.
Despite that, I enjoyed this book very much. Whenever I finished a chapter, two words of Anna's came to mind: "Good heavens." :)
My only complaint? While all the characters were enjoyable (I appreciate how she writes the children's dialogue), the Joe and Anna seemed too perfect, moreso physically--then again, it could be her way of writing this observation from how they viewed each other.
Despite that, I enjoyed this book very much. Whenever I finished a chapter, two words of Anna's came to mind: "Good heavens." :)
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