As I have moved to a place where I have never moved before
nor know much about, I know it will be good for me to read about the state of
Minnesota. The first book I have picked up is The Icecutter’s Daughter by Tracie Peterson.
Like most “romances” it is the story of a young woman, a
young man, the trouble that keeps them apart and the overcoming that brings
them together – all with the backdrop of snowy, Scandinavian Minnesota. It is a
pleasant story, a simple plot with intriguing characters. And while I was happy
that Merrill and Rurik find their way together in the end (was there ever any
doubt?), I was not entirely pleased that every character had a happy ending.
Repentance and forgiveness is what we all desire when trials in our lives hurt
us on the deepest levels. But not everyone repents. Not every prodigal returns.
And forgiveness is not so easily given.
If you want a pleasant story about people at the
turn-of-the-century in Minnesota, this is a good place to start. But now I will
move on to something a bit more interesting…
This book was provided by Bethany House Publishers for
review purposes only.
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