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The Vineyard (2014)

by Michael C. Hurley(Favorite Author)

4.08 of 5 Votes: 4

ISBN

0976127563 (ISBN13: 9780976127567)

languge

English

genre

Fiction

publisher

Ragbagger Press

review 1: What I Thought:Just like the lotus represents purification and rebirth, as it grows out of the murky depths, this book is about the rebirth an building of new lives. At the beginning of the story, we are met with dark times, as one of the main characters is considering and planning to take her life, after some unfortunate incidents have left her struggling to cope. We meet up with the rest of the ladies , whom all went to secondary school together. As they all meet up for an bit of a reunion at the vineyard, things start to change for them. As one of our main characters attempts to take her life, she meets with a strange man called ' the fisherman.' We follow along as events and happenings change these ladies' lives forever, and ultimately bring them closer than ever. I li... moreked the writing and level of detail this story offered. It was written very well and had a decent flow. I did find that some moments were really hard to read, and the flow of the story was a bit broken. However, it was the premise of the story and some of the references that turned me away. I just found I couldn't get into it, as I felt as though the references and the number of them felt too forced. It really also made it hard for me to relate to the story.
review 2: Michael Hurley did a wonderful job with this book! Reading The Vineyard has made me want to read his first book, The Prodigal! After reading this one, I can understand why he has won awards for his writing & books! His writing is so vivid and realistic. This is not a book that I would pass down for Michael to read because there are some adult situations that he just doesn’t need to be introduced to just yet (He is only 8.) However, I will be loaning this book to my mom, who I believe I got my love of reading from! The book is a good read with a great story line that will make you root for the ladies in the book! Like Mysteries? Check this book out!! less

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