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Harry Bentley's Second Chance (2008)

by Dave Jackson(Favorite Author)

4.1 of 5 Votes: 4

ISBN

0982054408 (ISBN13: 9780982054406)

languge

English

genre

Fiction

publisher

Castle Rock Creative, Inc.

series

Yada Yada Brothers

review 1: This book was just okay. I read the House of Hope series first, but probably should have read this book simultaneously with that series. By reading House of Hope, you pretty much know what is going to happen with this book so the ending is not a surprise. However, if someone doesn't read House of Hope first/at the same time, certain things that are thrown into the book, like the interactions with Mrs. Fairbanks, will seem so random and incomplete. For this reason, I don't think this is a good stand alone title, so reading Neta Jackson's books is pretty crucial in my opinion.I also felt as though the author didn't do enough to really develop the characters and the main relationship component of the book between Mr. Bently and DaShawn seeemed unrealistic. I just thought i... moret was kind of weird that Harry and his 9 year old grandson didn't even know each other existed, but after meeting once, they are great friends and his grandson wants to live with him. More time should have been taken out to develop that relationship to show how both parties had to really adjust in order make their circumstances seem real. I have similar feelings when it came to Harry and Estelle, and enough attention wasn't given to their interactions to make the budding relationship realistic or even significant in the book. Although, I was familiar with the main characters from Neta Jackson's books, I couldn't really connect with them in this one.However, despite some of the negatives, there were some interesting parts of the book, such as the Matty Fagan ordeal, that kept me reading until the end.
review 2: This book is part of the "Yada Yada" group of books. Though I'm sure it would be enjoyable by itself, it wouldn't make as much sense without reading the "Yada Yada Prayer Group" and "House of Hope" books first or at least at the same time. I love that we get a better look at Harry Bentley and see how he ticks. It adds depth that one wouldn't see just by reading the other books. I really enjoyed the book and look forward to reading the next one. less

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