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Regenlied (2008)

by Alice J. Wisler(Favorite Author)

3.34 of 5 Votes: 2

languge

English

genre

Romance

publisher

Kampen : Voorhoeve

series

Heart of Carolina

review 1: I adore starting a book by an author new to me and discovering a story that keeps me thinking about it all through the day, anticipating my next opportunity to lose myself in its fictional world. Funny, I used to live not far from Mount Olive, NC!I have seen several reviews from people criticizing the POV character as a weak and spineless young woman. My response? Yes, exactly. And Nicole Michelin is one of the most realistic heroines I have "met" in a very long while! She is also funny, inventive, and kind. The sort of person I could meet anywhere.This character, a woman damaged by a tragic accident in her childhood and a depressed father who keeps too many secrets, finds her courage and seeks answers, becoming an admirable heroine by the book's end. This is women's ficti... moreon rather than romance, yet there is a sweet little romance tucked into Nicole's adventures. I did wish the author hadn't chosen to skip over a certain poignant meeting (kept turning pages back to see if any had been left out of the book!), but I understand her choice, since romance is not at the heart of this book. Nicole's extended family consists of an assortment of delightful characters--I loved Monet and Grable, Doucee and Iva, and even Salvador and Kristine had their moments! The hero is less developed but suits his role in the story. I would have enjoyed a sequel . . .I do not usually care for first-person, present-tense POV, but a gifted writer like Alice Wisler made me love it. More, please.
review 2: This is one of those stories that just makes you feel good. It's a book about family, tradition and God. After reading it, I wanted to rush into the kitchen and make some pineapple chutney and I don't even live in Mt. Olive. Family is the driving force here and southern tradition is right up there with it. When Grandma Ducee says no cucumber sandwiches with egg salad for the family reunion that's the law. Her sister does, however, after years of trying, gets her to serve the cucumber sandwiches. But that's after, Nicole, her granddaughter, does the unthinkable and flies off to Japan and romance, missing her first family reunion ever.For a new writer this is a wonderful beginning! less

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CharisMariee

Fear of the past, finding your roots, fierce family ties , a tragic death overseas, a damaged cloth doll, an internet friendship that develops because of goldfish, pineapple chutney, and southern etiquette are woven into this delightful glimpse into the life of a 31-year old spinster school teacher who lost her Mom at age 2 when her parents were medical missionaries in Japan. Ms. Wisler paints beautiful pictures in your mind as she unfolds this tale. I felt like a fly on the wall observing all that she described, including !the things her characters were feeling.

Kaita

I really enjoyed this book - it kept me interested. With that said, however, I believe the book ended where it should have begun. It was an extremely slow start to the book and where it ended was the most interesting part of the story. Because of this, the story is left very unresolved with very little closure. I did enjoy the themes of the book - family, self identity, growth, and facing your fears whether they be internal or external.

Stanislav

Nice Christian novel. Ended a little abruptly though, felt like it left me hanging.

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