Review: An interesting tale set on the prairie
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 16, 2012
Wither Thou Goest, I Will Go tells the tale of a young couple, and their son who head out west to start a brand new life, living life on the prairie. They face trials and hardship that try and test their marriage.I was surprised by how well written this book was. And I liked how the homesteading life was depicted as raw and rough, with countless everyday challenges to face. The pace was swift, and it was not easy to put down, but at times I got really frustrated with the characters and how they treated each other. The way the character ineracted ran hot and cold during the duration of the book, and showed the gradual change inside the characters' hearts. Even though I could see that they were going through a rough time adjusting to prairie life, and their struggles were huge, I soon grew weary of Seth and Jem's indifference to each other.By the end I appreciated Jem's change from a pampered soldier's wife, to a determined pioneer woman who embodies one of the many faces of the women who thrived out west.Overall, Wither Thou Goest, I Will Go is a the tale of a strong pioneer woman, who finds herself, and perserveres through her faith in God. There are beautiful moments that will make you smile, and others that tell the of the harsh unforgiving side of the prairie that broke many spirits. This is a tale of wounds and healing, of hardship and love.Final Rating: 4 out of 5I received this book from the publisher through First WILD Card Blog Tours, in return for an honest review.