Review by Quickstudy -- The Engine Woman's Light

[Quickstudy]

[Following is a volunteer review of "The Engine Woman's Light" by Laurel Anne Hill.]

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3 out of 4 stars

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The engine woman's light by Laurel Anne Hill, is a frightening, enraging, and thought provoking book. The story is set in the mist of a time of injustices, Mystical abilities, and telepathic communication. The author of this book grabs the reader and pulls them along as if, holding the hand of a two-year-old unruly child. Unreal, is a term that this book has any regard for.

The unlikely hero of this book is a grandmother. She is not the typical grandmother, her life ended many years before. Now, as a Ghost on a train to a death camp, her dream of having a granddaughter is realized. An illness ridden young teen girl, filled with hope, joy, has been lied to,about the destination of the train ride of which she is about to embark upon. Is suddenly confronted with the presence of her grandmother and her husband.

Which have both passed many years before the young girls birth. And so begin the journey of one grandmother's fight from the grave to save her granddaughter from the horrific death camp which is her trains final destination. This story is powerful, encouraging, and filled with hope. The author masterfully engages the reader's imagination. I can recall serval times, while reading asking myself one question, "What If?". What if my loved ones could or have been attempting to communicate with me? With the intention of getting me off the train that has blinded me of its true destination.

I found this book to be a revealing glimpse into the possibilities death may hold. My approach to this story was filled with caution. The selling of brown babies, rape of the powerless, and the oppression of people is the dark and mean spirited advisory of this love story. Rage is an undertone felt in the emotion of the characters. As a result, of the challenges of these people face, it is a unsettling feeling to imagine them not believing in Mystical and ghostly loved ones returned to protect them.

What I disliked most about this book is the idea of passed away loved ones coming to the aide the living. Many people believe that they have a loved one watching over them. Which, I am so inclined to believe it at least hope for. This book adds to that hope of love living far beyond the grave. Ultimately, that is the driving force behind this story. Love that refuses to stop dreaming, hoping, and trying to help the ones left behind. No matter what they may go through in life.
What I liked least about this book, is the sparadatic scene changes, that left me searching for the page I skipped. As a result, I rate this book 3 out of 4. I rated this book a 3 instead of a 1 or 2 because of the overall impact of the story. I enjoyed the concept of the ideas presented in the book. I did not rate the book a 4 due to the sparadatic scene changes that left me feeling I had missed crucial information, that left me confused. I would recommend this book to older teens and anyone who has lost a loved one.

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The Engine Woman's Light
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[Renee_Prior1995]

This was such an honest review. good job

[Sanju Lali]

Thanks for your honest review of the book which focuses on a courageous woman who is guided by spirits to take on a difficult journey.