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Summary: Typically tiring Oke
Review: All of Oke's heroine blush, shiver, quiver, quake, day dream, dream, and cry. They are ALL the same. Delicate, (though they do do the proverbial "squaring of shoulders, lifting of chins in every book) stupid, golden heart do-gooders.There is very little REALNESS in her books. People just do not act that way. Secondly, OH GAWD the writing is tiresome. On and on and on about every minute detail repeat ... repeat ... just filling up space. I think Oke thinks all her readers are stupid and have to have it all s-p-e-l-l-e-d out. If this book was cut in half it may have been ok. Now I know why I had sworn off Oke about 15 years ago.
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Summary: Amazing story!
Review: This book is outstanding on many levels. I was engaged from the first chapter and couldn't put it down. Entertaining and thought provoking at the same time. I love to read and I honestly don't remember the last time I was so fully engaged in a story-one with characters and a plot that was as worthwhile as in "The Meeting Place." As for those few who think Louise should have been Catholic for historical accuracy, I fully disagree. Far better than tolerating differences, the two women in this story have a friendship and a relationship with God that transcends the boundaries of Catholicism and Protestantism...The "treasure" to be found within this remarkable story is an understanding of the value of trusting in a loving God who is sovereign and loves us all.
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Summary: my review
Review: This is the story of two women who belong to two different cultures but yet have become very good friends, almost soul sisters. Fate deals them a very hard hand, and through love and faith, they are able to survive. I had never learned about the history of this region and about the Acadians. I was glad to be able to learn it through a historical novel! The characters are very real and are very well presented throughout the story. The plot also flows very well and the story remains interesting til the end. Once you read this book, you must continue with the sequel: "The Sacred Shore".
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