Review: Lovely Book: Amish Summer is Surprisingly Seductive
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 13, 2013
I was gifted a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Author Kristina Ludwig has penned a delightful tale that is captivating and emotional. It is a surprisingly seductive romance. It seduces and entices the reader to engage without being overly romantic. It is a coming of age tale without focusing on youth itself. In that sense, it is highly enjoyable for a wide age range, from teenagers to young adults to middle aged adults to wise grandparents. This book has a message for everyone. Very cleverly written indeed."Amish Summer" is the kind of story that I would have liked to have written myself. It teaches, without being overly pedantic, yet the message that one takes away is clearly evident for each and every reader. The book is well-written, flows nicely and the characters memorable. I really like the way the author puts Rebekah into a situation every reader can identify with: having to make a choice between two incompatible options.In this case, it's the English lifestyle or the Amish lifestyle. We have all made (or will make) those kinds of life-changing, once in a lifetime decisions. This accounts for its capacity to engage any reader at any age. This is the first book I have read from this author and I look forward to reading more in the future. Highly recommended.Reviewed by Thomas Jerome BakerAuthor ofFive Short Stories: Journey of a Hero, True Love, Impossible Love, A Woman at War & Peace