Review: Mountain Wild to Pacific Northwest Refined
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 3, 2013
I came across this selection and bought it based on reviews and the value price.At first the premise of the book seemed fairly predictable. But, there were enough plot twists to add interest.Bronte had this unique way of changing her wording and phrasing to grow with the complexity of the relationship of Josiah and Emma. At first it seemed choppy and brusque, like Josiah. But later became more flowing and descriptive as Josiah's faith and love for God and Emma grew.The scripture at the beginning and end of the chapters was unique in how they applied to each character and the plot at the time.My only complaints about the book was that it described so much of the day-to-day life of Josiah and Emma that I got a little bored with it at times. Also, and this is a little petty, I don't know how they ate meat so much of the time and never got scurvy...but it was winter and in the middle of the mountains...Overall, though, it was enjoyable to witness the transformation of Josiah and his deepening relationship with God and his wife and "extended" family. Josiah really became a new creation in Christ. I realize that Josiah was a fictional character, but if he could come to the Lord, it gives me hopes for others in this world.