Dogwood

loved it good read

This book was okay. I got into it by chapter two, but unfortunately, I just wound up very confused at the end of the book. I mean, basically everyone winds up either crazy or dead. All in all, I'll say that Chris Fabry wrote an intriguing story. But I'll steer clear from anything else for a while.

It surprise me at the end.

An amazing story. I thought I saw the end coming, but I was wrong. Blew me away.

This was one of those rare novels that intrigues as well as moves you. Beautifully written; brimming with depth and insight. I loved this book and will definitely read it again.

In the small town of Dogwood, West Virginia, Karin has buried her shattered dreams by settling for a faithful husband whose emotional distance from her deep passions and conflicts leaves her isolated. Loaded with guilt, she tries to raise three small children and "do life" the best she can. Will returns to Dogwood intent on pursuing the only woman he has ever loved--only to find...more

In the small town of Dogwood, West Virginia, Karin has buried her shattered dreams by settling for a faithful husband whose emotional distance from her deep passions and conflicts leaves her isolated. Loaded with guilt, she tries to raise three small children and "do life" the best she can. Will returns to Dogwood intent on pursuing the only woman he has ever loved--only to find there is far more standing in his way than lost years in prison. The secrets of Will and Karin's past begin to emerge through Danny Boyd, a young boy who wishes he hadn't survived the tragedy that knit those two together as well as tore them apart. The trigger that will lay their pain bare and force them to face it rather than flee is the unlikely figure of Ruthie Bowles, a withered, wiry old woman who leads Karin so deep into her anger against God that it forces unexpected consequences this book is just ok no good no bad   hide

I was surprised too!! Great read!

I gave this book a chance and it put me to sleep. Really I tried to be interested, but the narrative seemed never ending, I had a hard time finding the characters to be compelling or worth my interest. YAWN YAWN YAWN

I had a hard time rating this one. It was such a fantastic read that I couldn't put it down. Then, I got to the last couple of chapters, and the ending was a let-down. I still am not sure I totally get it, and was disappointed that this one made the Christy award. A five star if the ending wasn't so dumb. I changed the ending in my head, it now ends much better.