Sunday, April 29, 2012

The Frontiersman's Daughter


After reading both of Frantz’s other books I was pretty eager to read this one.  The ratings were high so I figured that I would like it a lot too.  Unfortunately, I didn’t like it as much as I thought I would.

Book rating: Here a little, there a little

You aren't going to love every single book that you read.  And this particular book was one of those for me.  First of all I found this book to be dark.   The story is interesting, but the main character Lael Click was too independent for me—I couldn’t relate to her.  It made me feel lonely and sad, so it wasn’t something that I really enjoyed.  In my crazy-hectic life as a mom, I prefer to read things that are more uplifting and joyful.  These types of books have their place to be sure, but this one wasn't for me.  I love Frantz as an author, though, so I know I will read anything she writes!

Also, there were two love interests for Lael, if I remember right—I am feeling inadequate due to some skimming I did, since I found it tough to give it my full attention at times—(go easy on me, ladies...) and I couldn’t figure out why in the world she took forever to make up her mind about who she liked more!  I know who I would have picked right away!  Teehee...But, I'm impatient that way.  I know, I know...patience is a virtue...

So, anyway, I just found myself feeling melancholy reading it.

This book takes place in Kentucky (as do the rest of Frantz's books, which I think is pretty cool!) and has the potential to be very captivating--a pretty girl with lots of beaus, and lots of excitement.  

Again, give it the old college try if you think you are interested—there are lots of people who really like it, and that could be you too!

Happy Reading!

7 comments:

  1. I loved and hated this book! I would get so frusterated with it and put it down then I'd just pick it up a few minutes later and would have to read it again! I hated the way Captain Jack just 'disappeared' and you never knew if he died or what! The same way with her Pa. I loved Ian! I don't think she could have made his character any better, but I was really left hanging with Captain Jack and her Pa.

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    1. Amen!!! Have a fun weekend, Candy! What book are you reading now?

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  2. I'm planning on starting The Colonel's Lady next. Thank you you have a great weekend yourself! :)

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  3. http://laurafrantz.blogspot.com/p/sequels.html

    I got SOOOOOO excited then I was disappointed almost as fast, lol. I think she needs to write a sequel or start another book and give Captain Jack a new wife, lol. I'm currently reading The Colonel's Lady right now. Thank you for the well wishes! Enjoy time with your family this weekend! :)

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  4. BTW, have you read Laura Frantz's 'Love's Reckoning'? I just noticed she has a 4th book, but I didn't see it in your list on the left.

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    1. Love's Reckoning comes out in Sep! I'm featuring Laura in August and she's gonna give away a copy of her book, so that's going to be very cool! I'm excited to read it myself!

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    2. Candy, how are you liking the book so far??

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