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Summary: I Loved this Book
Review: As a writer, I am greatly disappointed in others' reviews stating that books in a series should stand alone, which I agree with, but also that the end left one unsatisfied, which I heartily disagree with. As a writer, you must leave plots unfinished so you may continue with your series. I do not wish to anger anyone with my opinions, so hopefully everyone will understand.Personally, I loved the characters and felt that the conflict in their lives was good. One needs conflict to keep another interested. The conflict revolved around everything: family, lovers and ex-lovers, politics, everything that is essential to our very beings was in this book, which is completely important. I am sorry to be so passionate if I seem so, but I do enjoy a good read, and Judith Pella is an outstanding storyteller. Five Stars for Written on the Wind!
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Summary: great read
Review: Great book. Can't wait for the next in the series.
This book opens in 1941. War looms in Europe, with Hitler gradually invading European countries and then Russia.
But in southern California, the war is far away. The United States is not involved. Although FDR has pushed a lend-lease program through Congress to aid Britain and the Allies, the American public has no desire to enter the war.
But the war will touch the focus of this book which are the three daughters of newspaper publisher Keagan Hayes. His oldest daughter, Cameron, goes as a reporter to Europe to cover the war. Cameron has to fight to be accepted as a reporter due to her gender.
I don't want to give anything away, but I will just say that this is a very enjoyable book.
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Summary: Excellent Reading
Review: I don't read historical, romantic fiction too often, and I have enjoyed this book and the series as well. I think it was well written and kept you thinking about the next in the series. Isn't that the point for the author? I have just finished book three in the series and now have to wait.. only disappointment is the next release is 2005..
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Summary: Disappointing Work by Ms. Pella
Review: I finished this book today and I have to say it is the only book I've ever read by Ms. Pella that I found difficult to read through. She was overly descriptive and she tended to just simply overdo it. Normally I love to read historical fiction but this book is the exception to the rule. The most disappointing part of the book was the ending. Though I know it is part of a series I was very put out that not a single thing was resolved by the end of the book. I guess my overall opinion of the book is that it was on the boring-side. The only reason I gave it 2 stars instead the 1 felt it actually deserved is because I did truly enjoy the characters- Cameron, Blair, Jackie, Johnny, Alex, Gary and Sam. I just wish she would've wrote more about them and less about their surroundings.
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Summary: What a great book!
Review: I have to admitt that I had never read a Christian Fiction book before I read "Written on the Wind" by Judith Pella. The main reason that I bought it was that it was set during World War 2. But after starting the book, I was very sorry that it me so long to read it. Ms. Pella is truly a great writer that is able bring the characters to life. She is also is able to show that during war-time faith is something that is needed for survival. This is a book that should not be missed and I look foward to read the other books in the "Daughters of Fortune" series!
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Summary: What a great book!
Review: I have to admitt that I had never read a Christian Fiction book before I read "Written on the Wind" by Judith Pella. The main reason that I bought it was that it was set during World War 2. But after starting the book, I was very sorry that it me so long to read it. Ms. Pella is truly a great writer that is able bring the characters to life. She is also is able to show that during war-time faith is something that is needed for survival. This is a book that should not be missed and I look foward to read the other books in the "Daughters of Fortune" series!
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Summary: Exellent Book!
Review: I loved this book so much! I got so involved with the characters and I felt I was right there with them during all of their struggles. It was so hard to put it down! I ended up reading half of the book in 1 day. I kept trying to put it back but I had to find out what was going to happen next. Each character has a very developed personality and you can almost feel like you are them. I especially loved Cameron's story!
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Summary: Definite Potential Here
Review: In "Written on the Wind," readers are instantly plunged into the intrigue that fills the lives of the Hayes sisters. Daughters of a hard and ruthless Los Angeles newspaper tycoon, each girl's life is filled with dilemmas and drama in 1941. Cameron, the oldest, is a stubborn, talented journalist who holds God and anyone else attempting to be a part of her life at arms length. Quitting work at her father's newspaper, she soon gains a "dream" assignment with a "rival" paper as a foreign correspondent in Russia. There, she finds action, mystery, the devastation of war...and love. Beautiful "middle" sister Blair covets a place in Hollywood, yet soon becomes disillusioned with her theatrical and relational experiences there. Indeed, Blair is so desperate to find true love that she resorts to deception. Finally, youngest sister Jackie, a university student, seems to be leading the uncontroversial Christian life that her older sisters lack. However, soon her life becomes more complicated when she begins to form a friendship with a Japanese-American, Sam. In the midst of such change, each sister must determine what is right and how her life is to be lived. Without a doubt, there are a few aspects of this first book in a series that make it memorable. First, readers will undoubtedly enjoy each sister's unique personality, and find such contrasting yet intertwined stories well-developed and interesting. In particular, Cameron's life, personality, and struggles were explored in detail, and her mental strength and intelligence makes her a refreshing change from the often weak-willed heroines of Christian fiction. Secondly, it was appreciated how Pella intelligently incorporates romance in her novel while showing other areas of each character's life, instead of simply making another romance novel. Lastly, some of the history "woven" into stories of Cameron's European and Russian experience is fascinating and obviously well-researched, and undoubtedly adds a new dimension to the book. Definitely, the book has some solid qualities. However, "Written on the Wind" could use a few corrections. Above all, it was unfortunate that while some of the history and geography in "Written on the Wind" was fascinating, some was simply overwhelming and boring. Sometimes it was hard to keep everything straight in Cameron's portions of the book, and it felt like reading a history book instead of historical fiction. Also, I was slightly disappointed that Cameron dominated this book's storyline, and even though I trust that the two remaining sisters will do the same in the coming sequels, I think the book's "pace" and readability would be improved if time was equally divided between sisters. Unfortunately, not everything was perfect. Overall, this book was worth reading. A few rough spots, a few times when the reading got a little boring, but always there were sections and characters that mostly "made up" for the faults. I greatly enjoyed this book's characters, and certainly will be interested to see what Book 2 in the series delivers.
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Summary: I Loved this Book
Review: of a great series. I would have liked a little more resolution at the end, but I think that some of the characters had moved much further along in their lives by the end of the book. The book opens in 1941 and centers on the lives of the 3 Hayes daughters. Cameron is following her father's footsteps into Journalism. Blair is trying to find her place in the world but not settling on anything. Jackie is the youngest, and is completing college. All three girls face their problems in this book--some of them are more serious than others, but all have far-reaching consequences. The book ends in December 1941, with a letter dated December 7th. I wonder if this leaves the series open for 5 more books--one for each year of the war, and then a follow-up???
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Summary: There's Promise here
Review: of a great series. I would have liked a little more resolution at the end, but I think that some of the characters had moved much further along in their lives by the end of the book. The book opens in 1941 and centers on the lives of the 3 Hayes daughters. Cameron is following her father's footsteps into Journalism. Blair is trying to find her place in the world but not settling on anything. Jackie is the youngest, and is completing college. All three girls face their problems in this book--some of them are more serious than others, but all have far-reaching consequences. The book ends in December 1941, with a letter dated December 7th. I wonder if this leaves the series open for 5 more books--one for each year of the war, and then a follow-up???
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