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Angela's Song (2012)

by AnnMarie Creedon(Favorite Author)

3.71 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

0987915312 (ISBN13: 9780987915313)

languge

English

genre

Romance

publisher

Full Quiver Publishing

review 1: Angela’s Song is a well-written and superbly researched book--no doubts there. However, I found the overall story a bit sluggish and without much tension as a I waited for a more compelling story arc to form. It never did. Other than Jack’s initial rejection of dating Angela, this story was a straight shot to an end that was never in doubt. The real problem was Angela’s internal spiritual growth in a cocoon of Catholic spirituality, almost completely unthreatened by or unchallenged by outside elements or people with other persuasions, beliefs, or social statuses. The story was insular on that level and that’s a shame. The true strength of any conviction is not when it is supported on all sides, but when it is challenged by opposing forces but stays true to that con... moreviction. That is the missing element here.This message might be fine for Catholics looking for a book that reinforces the best of the Catholic beliefs, but it needs more heft to engage other readers with its positive and life affirming message. When mild hiccups in the relationship occurred or Angela had doubts, Jack always had the right answer, solution, or financial wherewithal to right the ship without breaking a sweat. It bordered on being annoying at times. Angela’s situation was a difficult one, dealing with the death of a spouse. (My latest novel deals with the same subject matter.) The authors did a good job with the stages of grief. Another solid effort was with the introduction of the back story. A lesser novelist might not have been so restrained. Finally, the authors did a good job tracking and using the little story promises along the way, including Angela’s song.I’m Catholic, and Catholics looking for a validation of their beliefs will crown this a “5”. But from a story perspective and analyzing it as a general read, this is a tepid “4”.
review 2: I have to ask: "Do men like Jack really exist?" One that treats his love the way God had planned for? Jack is a prayerful man and treats Gel with utmost respect. He considers God first and in turn, considers Gel.The story really is quite lovely. Angel (Gel) is about a year into widowhood, bringing up her three young children when she meets Jack who is teaching a class she is taking. There is an immediate attraction between them and he eventually asks her out for pizza. Things begin to change from there -- things that confuse Gel and have her talking to her priest about. At first reluctant, she realizes she needs to make changes in her life. I like that the relationship isn't based on physical attraction, though it is there. I also like how Jack relates to Gel's children especially Sam who resists the relationship between his mom and her boyfriend (Jack). less

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