Review: Well edited novel with some trite plot choices - 2.5 stars
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 05 31, 2013
I was given this book by the author in exchange for an honest review. I rate it 2.5 stars.The Widower by Ryan LaForge is about Jacob McKinley, a man who has just been widowed at the ripe age of 28. He was only married to Leah for a year and a half before she passed away. Since then, he's been carrying a lot of grief and guilt that he wasn't the best husband as he could have been and now he isn't sure he can move on. Certain events take place after this that change his life forever.What I liked: it's pretty well written from a grammatical and prose standpoint. I love when indie authors heavily edit (or have it heavily edited by pros) and put their best foot forward. Some of the description is spot on and beautifully done.What I had a very big issue with is how trite a lot of the plot is. I felt like this novel tried to be a version of a Nicholas Sparks novel, but every time another plot point occurred, I silently groaned to myself. Because of this, it was very difficult to get through and I would have been okay with stopping after a few chapters.What was worth sticking it through, is that we get introduced to another couple of characters that have a little more uniqueness to them. Rachel was probably the best character in the book.Overall, a well edited book that falls flat with some trite plot choices. That said, this can be worked on and I know that LaForge will just get better with every book.