Cape Light

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Summary: Look up the word "dreck" in the dictionary
Review: ...and you will find a picture of this book. We have been assaulted with Kincaid in every shopping mall in America and NOW he has a book? This is not even as good as his sycophantic paintings (which are really Hallmark cards on posterboard). I implore you to stop supporting this machine. It is robbing humanity of thought and reason. Besides, it is really poor writing.

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Summary: A non-reader originally from the Midwest.
Review: A horrible painter, an even worse writer. I can't believe this man exists, let alone gets published. In response to the reader in Florida who cannot spell "merit", let me just say that the midwest does not have the corner in bad taste. This coming from someone from the "sophisticated enclaves" of the Everglades - where trailers are king - who actually had to read a sentence of this book in order to write a review.

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Summary: Cape Light is a must for all readers
Review: Cape Light is a WONDERFUL BOOK. It is one that once you get started you feel like you are part of the Cape Light community. You feel the plight of Jessica and Sam. Emily, Lillian, Sarah, Charlie, and all the rest of the CL folks feel like your neighbors. You can't wait to pick up the next in the series. Thomas Kinkade and Katherine Spencer did a wonderful job with this series. The reader won't be disappointed. It is a book that you can sit back and relax and float away to the quaint little town of Cape Light.

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Summary: Pure unobliterated ecstasy
Review: Cape Light is the frist book from Painter of Light Thomas Kinkaid. I'm reallly looking forward to reading any future books from this promising new rider! Can't wait to see what's next!

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Summary: Heart Capturing!
Review: Cape Light reminded me of my small home town when I once lived in New England. It was hard to read at first but past the first chapter I couldn't put it down. You almsost feel as if you know the characters. One of the best if not the best book I have ever read. The lead characters Jessica and Sam have a very powerful relationship that you can't wait to find out what happens. I love that it gives you a realistic story one that many can relate to in their own lives. Easy reading, but enjoyable. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a simple realistic LOVE not LUST story. I also enjoyed the great deal of faith the small town had.
A definite must read! CAN'T WAIT FOR THE SEQUEL!

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Summary: Cape Light
Review: Gay issues? ...Come now, the young lady had a beautiful marriage with a man she adored. His death left her devastated and she has a "secret" from this marriage that has haunted her for years. She is not able to give herself to anyone most likely because of this issue. ...The book wasn't great, but enjoyable. A "let's listen in on someone's everyday life" type novel. It addresses tolerance, forgiveness and giving of one's self to friends and community.

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Summary: HURRY WITH THE SEQUEL!!
Review: Great romance between Sam and Jessica! Will Grace get back with her ex-husband? When will Emily and Sara become family again? We need to follow MORE of Sam and Jessica now that her hangups have been worked out! How about Lillian and Ezra? What about Luke and Sara? What about Ben and Carolyn's son? It surely can't end like that!! We need to follow Rachel and Jack... Emily needs to patch things up with Sara so she can be free to have the love she deserves. Maybe Tim's brother will come to town?? That would really get her Mom in an uproar! Molly's a great girl - she needs to find romance and happiness! Charlie needs to work on his anger... and we don't know the Beans at all yet! I know since this is a Christian book, Lillian will get over her snob syndrome! This was ONE great novel! After I finished it I wanted to write endings for all these untold stories... I'm so glad to read there will be sequels - just make them fast! Hopefully, all three were written at once and we'll get to read them all soon! ...

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Summary: Good Reading for a Rainy Day
Review: Having thoroughly enjoyed Jan Karon's "Mitford" series, which I have read twice, I decided to read the Cape Light books by Kinkade. I have read the first three and probably will read the sequels, mainly because they are clean books if nothing else. Like Mr. Kinkade's paintings, which are very predictable, so are the characters and the plots in Cape Light. When I read Jan Karon's Mitford series, all of which I own, the characters evolved until I was able to visualize them in my mind--not so with these books. There is too much repetition of phrases, often on the same page, and too little character and plot development. So you're wondering why I stayed with these through the first three books---hey, it's November and it's cold and rainy. And I didn't buy them, I got them at the library.

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Summary: An enjoyable read
Review: I bought this book because I am a fan of Thomas Kinkade, and was intrigued. The start of the book is set at a town party, where we are introduced to many of the characters. I found this section to be a bit confusing, as the story jumps from person to person without always a smooth transition. I even put the book down once or twice, but once I got past the initial introductions, I found this book very delightful. It reminded me of a small NY town from my childhood. I can't wait to read the others.

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Summary: A MUST Read!
Review: I can't remember the last time I enjoyed a book as much as I enjoyed Cape Light. I can not wait for the next 2 books in this series. I want to find out more about this town and the people that live there. This book is charming,down to earth and just a wonderfully wholesome book. It draws you into the lives of the people. I read it in just a matter of days because I could not put the book down. I wanted to find out what was going to happen next. Some of the plot lines are predictable, some are not. I have read other "professional" reviews of this book and they call it bland and reading for people who can't take any excitement. I am just the average reader, but I strongly disagree. I feel it is well written and holds the readers attention all the way through until the end of the book. If you are looking for a good relaxing book to make you feel that the world can still be a better place, read Cape Light.