Review: Simple and Sweet
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 12, 2014
This short story encompasses a sweet love story between Ada and Tom.  As far as Tom is concerned he's just a regular guy; he works in a mine and brings home a steady paycheck.  A man like him doesn't stand a chance with the beautiful, talented, much sought after Ada.  Nevertheless, Ada, the lovely singer who performs with her family at the Juneau Opera House, thinks Tom is something special.The story that unfolds is sugary sweet.  Ada and Tom make beautiful music together, as they slowly but surely fall in love.  A bit of excitement is added to the plot by way of Ada and Tom's friend, local baker, China Joe.  There are those in town who would love to drive all the Chinese immigrants out, and they have set their sights on China Joe.  Ada and Tom get involved, working together to help their friend.Quite frankly this aspect of the story did nothing for me.  IMHO, the resolution to China Joe's problem was overly simplistic and not very realistic.  I couldn't help but wonder what was there to stop those people from returning to get to China Joe at some later date in the not so distance future?  Anyhow, as this part of the story was so minor, it in no way deterred from my enjoyment of it.  Honestly, I don't even know if it was necessary.  Maybe without the excitement the simple, yet sweet romance between Ada and Tom would have been boring.  I don't know...it's hard to say.  I don't think it would not have been for me, but for others, perhaps.In any event, this is a great short story.  Just keep in mind, it's a short story, not an epic tale.  LOL  It's the perfect length for bedtime reading.  That's when I read it...right before bed last night.  It sent me off to sleep with a smile on my face.  FYI, this is a squeaky clean romance.  Happy reading!