Review: One of my favorites this year
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 08 30, 2013
I received a free copy of the ebook from the author for an honest review.This is one of those books that I didn't want to end because it was so good. Time travel isn't a new concept but Joel hanging out with his grandma and her friends in 1941 was a little different from other time travel books I've read or movies I've seen.It was definitely easy to relate to the characters, especially Joel and Grace Their once in a lifetime love for each other was refreshingly innocent. And I could feel Joel's anguish over knowing the future of the war and the fate of some of those he became friends with.John A. Heldt is a good writer. He grabs your interest quickly and keeps the story interesting. I usually read two books at a time, one at work and one at home, but when I got close to the end of The Mine I had to bring it home to finish. Right when Joel made his decision on whether or not to return home, I had to stop to cook dinner. As I was cooking, I decided how I wanted the book to end. I couldn't wait to get back to it and see if it ended the way I wanted! I was not disappointed.I definitely recommend this book. I look forward to reading the sequel at some point.