Return to Harmony

Rating:
Summary: A waste of time!
Review: "Return to Harmony" was the worst Janette Oke I have read. I will never-ever read a collaboration novel that involves Oke and another author again. Both of their writings were too jumbled and did not flow well. I was able to figure out who wrote what, and you shouldn't be able to do that - both of the authors writings should mesh together in unison. I thought Bunn's writing overpowered Oke's. Since I focused so much on the techniques, I did not enjoy the plot one bit. I finished this book feeling unfulfilled. A huge disappointment - I do not recommend.

Rating:
Summary: A waste of time!
Review: "Return to Harmony" was the worst Janette Oke I have read. I will never-ever read a collaboration novel that involves Oke and another author again. Both of their writings were too jumbled and did not flow well. I was able to figure out who wrote what, and you shouldn't be able to do that - both of the authors writings should mesh together in unison. I thought Bunn's writing overpowered Oke's. Since I focused so much on the techniques, I did not enjoy the plot one bit. I finished this book feeling unfulfilled. A huge disappointment - I do not recommend.

Rating:
Summary: One of Janette Oke's finest!
Review: I believe the novel, Return To Harmony, was one of the best Janette Oke has ever written. It was very inspiring and suspensful. Every time I finish one of her works, I am left with a feeling of hope and happiness. Bethan is a character to be immitated!

Rating:
Summary: GAG ME WITH A SPOON
Review: I don't think I've ever read anything so crappy. Do people actually enjoy this junk? There was no meaning in it whatsoever unless you count some mumbo-jumbo about God and Jesus. And "Bethan" was the most sickening character I've ever read about. I mean, first of all -- BETHAN? What a stupid name. They explained the origins of the name - a mixture of Elizabeth and Anne, but it was really all overdone. Also, she cries about God every chance she gets and the only reading she ever seems to do is from the Bible. I mean, sure, the Bible could be interesting if looking at it from different prospectives but, CHRIST, girl, expand a little, no wonder you're practically flunking out of school.
Another thing that annoyed me -- why are all the main characters either 'very pretty' or 'dashingly handsome'? Is is because they are all so good and godly? Bethan and her friend also frequently visit a Civil War veteran, calling him a hero and whatever. A hero for what? Fighting to keep a certain race of people in chains? There are also no black people in this book, or mixed diversity or culture at all. Of course, it takes place in the south in the 30s, and we all know what those good God- and Jesus-loving people were doing there and then. Ever hear of the Jim Crow laws?
This book was awful. Very one-dimensional. Don't waste your time and intelligence, if you have any.

Rating:
Summary: GAG ME WITH A SPOON
Review: I don't think I've ever read anything so crappy. Do people actually enjoy this junk? There was no meaning in it whatsoever unless you count some mumbo-jumbo about God and Jesus. And "Bethan" was the most sickening character I've ever read about. I mean, first of all -- BETHAN? What a stupid name. They explained the origins of the name - a mixture of Elizabeth and Anne, but it was really all overdone. Also, she cries about God every chance she gets and the only reading she ever seems to do is from the Bible. I mean, sure, the Bible could be interesting if looking at it from different prospectives but, CHRIST, girl, expand a little, no wonder you're practically flunking out of school.
Another thing that annoyed me -- why are all the main characters either 'very pretty' or 'dashingly handsome'? Is is because they are all so good and godly? Bethan and her friend also frequently visit a Civil War veteran, calling him a hero and whatever. A hero for what? Fighting to keep a certain race of people in chains? There are also no black people in this book, or mixed diversity or culture at all. Of course, it takes place in the south in the 30s, and we all know what those good God- and Jesus-loving people were doing there and then. Ever hear of the Jim Crow laws?
This book was awful. Very one-dimensional. Don't waste your time and intelligence, if you have any.