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Hens And Chickens (2012)

by Jennifer Wixson(Favorite Author)

3.61 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

0963668986 (ISBN13: 9780963668981)

languge

English

genre

Romance

publisher

White Wave

series

Sovereign

review 1: Sweet and uncomplicated, this was an enjoyable book with a fun plot and a lovely set of quirky characters that you just have to love. Every once in awhile the author's voice would interrupt the flow of the story to take us on a digression that wasn't really necessary for plot development and if you're not a religious person (I'm not particularly) some of the religious overtones might be a little frustrating. On the other hand, it was definitely a relief to read a romance where real caring and attraction to the personality of the other is the driving force behind the romance. Lots of hand holding and sweet kisses and no graphic sex scenes.I read this book largely because I one the second one in the series as a First Reads giveaway and I wanted to have read this one first. ... moreIt was definitely an enjoyable read for a couple of quiet evenings at home.
review 2: I've always been fascinated by Maine - quaint villages, lighthouses, rocky shores. I've never been there, but it looks and sounds beautiful. Jennifer Wixson's book, "Hens and Chickens", just added to my love of Maine. Ms. Wixson's vivid descriptions of the people and the countryside have me ready to book my plane tickets. "Hens and Chickens" is a lovely story of two women who leave the city and their corporate jobs to start a business together in rural Maine. There's both romance and mystery, but what I loved most were the people. The story is cleverly told through a narrator, who's identity we don't discover until late in the book. The ability of the narrator to speak directly to the reader - an "aside", as they call it on stage - made the story unique. I appreciated Ms. Wixson's romantic couple, who valued honor and respect above sex. I also enjoyed her depiction of the lifestyle and craftsmanship of earlier generations, and a return to that simpler way. The story is a perfect blend of old and new - sewing, raising chickens in a farmyard, baking, mixed with cell phones and computers.The story of The Egg Ladies, Lila and Mike's romance, the secrets in Lila's past - all weave together to make a great read but, for me, it was all about the characters and location. I'm in love with the charming village of Sovereign, Maine, and it's inhabitants and can't wait to go back. Good thing there are at least two more books planned in this series. less

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