Review: Review of No Other
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 18, 2010
Review of No OtherBy Shawna K Williamsc. 2010ISBN - 978-1-936000-53-1A Desert Breeze eBookWow, forgot I was reading there for a moment when I happened to look away from the screen. Rats--time for the season ending episode of my second-favorite television show. With the recorder on the blink, I have to watch in real time, or I would have kept reading.My review:And, wow. I haven't enjoyed a read like this since I first picked up Tamera Alexander: one where I didn't have to edit in my head as I read along; one where I wanted to finish the book in order, without skipping ahead. The couple of historical facts I felt compelled to look up were right on. Thank you, Shawna!Shawna's No Other is a fairly short read, but not a light story by any means. Immediately following World War II in Alabama, Shawna doesn't spare her readers of the nastiness of the era, the suspicion that pervades our culture even today. Meri and Jakob fell in love, fell into temptation, but didn't fall in to despair. And throughout their tangled romance, even when he allowed temptation to hold sway, Jakob kept his faith firmly fixed and wanted Meri know that his God was in charge like No Other.Shawna's writing technique is beautiful with well-rounded characters and lovely settings. I love unusual relationships, and although I tend to be a bit squeamish about teacher-student situations, in this case, Jakob returned to finish high school after the war years and was legally of age. Shawna's theme of temptation, failure, and forgiveness wove a firm pattern across their lives.I read this book in pdf format with no trouble. I received a copy for review purposes.Lisa Lickel[...]Author of Healing Grace and Meander Scar