Review: thoughts on the pauper
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 20, 2014
This is a interesting take on time travel and why one should engage with a romantic twist added. I will admit it took me awhile to get into the book. But I persevered and found a delightful read.This starts off confusing and slow. But once things are explained a little more the pages of adventures and the love stories that evolve will warm your heart.Heather and Ammon go through many changes. Heather is a spoiled child who is selfish in all that she does. Ammon is self serving, arrogant but does have a purpose. As they grow closer and get to know one another, they change Ammon becomes softer, kinder and learns humility and Heather learns there are things out there that are bigger than her and she is less selfish. They find love within each other. they gather strength and support from each other. And together they are able to thwart a disaster from occurring and change the future from being disastrous. Although at the end there is a bit of a cliffy.so why did this take me awhile to get into?What bothered me and took away from me getting into the book faster:the conversational language: in the beginning Ammon goes back to the 1700's and the conversational writing takes a while to figure out. This occurs when we find them with the Dutch couple as well.the confusion and beginnings of the book : at the beginning we are not really directed one way. We know Ammon is ill and Heather is taking care of him. No reason how he got there or what is going on. than suddenly we are thrust in him looking for Rachel Madera but no idea why. than we are thrust into the rambling of Rachel again not knowing why and this is alot to take in without a explanation at some point. Once we learn the bigger picture things become clearer and the adventure can be appreciated and enjoyed.What i enjoyed:The love stories: the way these were written let you see the characters development and how they changed and evolved. You see building of trust and support. Not a quick romance but a transition from strangers, acquaintances, friends and than lovers. A good way to build up the characters as individuals and than together so we can see their strengths and weaknesses and how they become to be together and appreciate each other.The Plot: once this is understood we see a complex but story evolve.Overall a interesting read on how going back or forward in time has consequences. On how we need to rely on someone and find love to make the changes necessary to be happy with ourselves.