This novel has a great start, and a unique voice. Written entirely as prayers or letters, it is captivating right from the beginning.
Unfortunately, about two-thirds of the way through, the author gets on her soapbox and starts pontificating (through her characters) about everything from reefer to rubber plantations. Very annoying. I hate it when authors start preaching. The same thing happened with another novel that dealt with missionaries in Africa, "The Poisonwood Bible". Must be something about the subject.
It also seemed like the author went to great lengths to come up with a happy ending. She pulls a lot of strings to get everyone back together to live happily ever after.
But it's a great read. I need to get the DVD and look at it again and see how close it is to the novel.
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