Review: OK story with some editing issues
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 05 23, 2013
Paul spent his youth protecting his mother and brothers from abuse.  A return to his home town when his father dies is the last thing he wants.  His parents' will stipulates that he must repair and sell the house, if neither of his brothers wish to live there.  It makes him feel trapped into a situation that  forces him to deal with his past.The Good:  You will care about Paul and the other characters, even though he can be short tempered.  His youngest brother brings a little humor and grace.The Bad:  There are some definite editing issues that need to be fixed.  Although the result of the ending seems ok, the actual writing of it seems to rush it a bit.  His change seems to happen too fast.  The way that his voice isn't recognized because they haven't spoken in a week seems hokey.  It is entirely possible that they have never spoken on a phone (doesn't ever say they did) and that would be a more valid reason.The Neutral:  This book is listed in the inspirational category.  I am not sure that it is a great fit for it.  The church does play a role, but not a strong one.  The language in the book isn't bad and there are no graphic scenes.The book held my interest and I enjoyed it.  A few small fixes would improve it.  It is a good example of how past hurts can really impact your current life and relationships.