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By The Light Of The Silvery Moon (2012)

by Tricia Goyer(Favorite Author)

3.8 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

1616265515 (ISBN13: 9781616265519)

languge

English

genre

Romance

publisher

Barbour Books

review 1: This was my first time reading anything of Tricia Goyer, and I must admit that I was rather disappointed. The story started out rather well and had me intrigued. However, by the time I was in the 3rd chapter, my high hopes for it were beginning to sink. The time period is set during the Titanic as Amelia and her aunt prepare to dock the 'unsinkable ship' on her maiden voyage to America. Throw in a mysterious stranger who gains the compassion of Amelia, a rich man who seems to have lost more than he can bear, and a son who cares more about what society thinks of him than he will admit. I had several times throughout the book that I wanted to quit reading. However, I decided that I would continue reading to give it a fair chance. Goyer's writing style was easy to read ... moreand fairly enjoyable, but when it came to conversations and relationships, she really tanked. Her character development was also hard to follow. The one character that was half good was Amelia, although even she seemed to have a watery development that was hard to understand. 'By the Light of the Silvery Moon' was a romance, and I knew that when I picked it up, but I hoped that perhaps it would still be an enjoyable read. I dislike romance that isn't realistic. Propriety and modesty were all but lost in this book. The gentlemen were too forward for the time-period (although I am not saying that ungentlemanly men didn't exist, the men in this book were gentlemen and should have conducted themselves as such), and young Amelia didn't seem to mind a bit. Amelia is setting out for America to meet a gentleman whom she has been in correspondence with. He paid for her ticket as he felt that he would like to get to know her better to possibly see if they had any future together. Thus sets the basic story line. However, Amelia seems all too anxious to leave this faithful fellow for the next handsome fella that comes along. Although she seems to have high standards and good faith in the Lord, she also seems to let those slide throughout the book. Goyer added a few plot twists that really didn't make sense in the book- such as Amelia trying to find out as much as she can about her lost mother. Although that might have added some interest to the story, it wasn't done well enough to actually pull through. We all know how the Titanic met its end. Having researched lots on the Titanic, I was slightly disappointed with the historical details in the book. However, I didn't mind as much as it wasn't a very large part of the story. What did surprise and disappoint me, though, was the ending of the book. It felt very rushed and halted, jerking the reader around in a way that was rather dizzying. All in all, I wasn't very satisfied with the book. I am still deciding as to whether or not I want to give Goyer another chance and read another of her stories.
review 2: Tricia Goyer is a truly gifted author, and she puts in tons of research which makes her books even better. Her characters are realistic, they have human flaws, doubts. Her writing is fantastic, each page drawing you in until a little movie with Amelia and Quentin begins playing in your head.Like many Tricia Goyer books, this historical romance has three main views: Quentin, Amelia, and Damien.The book opens with Quentin as a young boy, who witnesses his mother drowning. Amelia is going to America, and as fate would have it, she meets Quentin and gives him her absent cousin's ticket to the Titanic.This Titanic-themed Prodigal Son story has a decent writing style, however I am not a fan of romance and this had a little bit too much for my taste. And the romance seems a little fast-paced: she is (deeply) in love with 3 guys and each guy is in love with her - all in a matter of less than 24 hours. Well anyways, being they were only on the Titanic for 5 days, it's understandable. But still, unlike Tricia Goyer. Her WWII books were heavily researched and you could tell it - they read like a beautifully written memoir or a Laura Hillenbrand "live" biography (UNBROKEN!!). This one wasn't as realistic (as are most romances)Her characters talk a little too detailed, like an author describing a room setting, which made it kind of weird.However Tricia's other romances (From Dust and Ashes, Night Song, Dawn of a Thousand Nights) were Christian-based feels-like-nonfiction with minimal romance and were very believable.Although a strong and proud Christian, I typically find Christian fiction boring, unrealistic, and cheesy. Tricia Goyer's books certainly aren't boring, but this one was border lining cheesy-Christian fiction. The last 50 pages were good, though.One thing I admire: Tricia touches subjects most Christian authors wouldn't and they end (for this) is somewhat good. If you like romance, I would recommend it. If you like romance or historical fiction or clean books, read From Dust and Ashes and Night Song first.Sorry for such a harsh and rambling review! less

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