3 out of 4 stars
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The Color of Truth by Stacy Monson is a heartwarming tale of two downcast souls finding their way in this harsh world through their Faith. A tale of sorrow, hope, belief, and strength - it demonstrates the kindness of strangers, and the depth of human compassion.
The story follows two lives as it unfolds. The first tale is of Marti – a young woman who cannot catch a break from her unfortunate life. With an alcoholic mother and a father in jail, she had to learn to fend for herself and her baby sister at a very young age. It is her younger sister, Katie, who drives her. She hopes that when Katie turns 18 she will move out of her foster home and they can be together again. As she struggles through life she finds herself caught up with a bad man, and she is doing everything in her power to stay on track. When her world literally comes crashing down around her, it is strangers that become friends and fear that becomes faith. Will this be enough to save her?
The second figure in the book is Sam Evans. Sam's life was shaken up when his wife had an affair and left him for another man. He spiraled in to a dark place and could not see a way back to the light. When he meets Marti his world changes. He wants to help her get her life on track as well as his own. As their relationship blossoms the secrets of their past are revealed. Will his faith and trust in her be enough to overlook what has come to light?
The Color of Truth begins with a brutal opening chapter. This really grabbed my attention and pulled me forward. I thought that the rest of the book would follow a similar trend, but after the initial shock factor it turns in to a nice story. I did enjoy the book, however, I thought that the dialog at times was forced and stilted. The conversations didn't feel natural and the character development was a little unrealistic. The ages of Marti and Sam were confusing, and I believe they could have used a more detailed backstory. Although, I did find it a moving tale, it was also predictable. I had already figured out the ending about one quarter of the way in to the book, and this took away the mystery and intrigue for me.
The negatives aside it was still a good read. It is a motivational and moving story, and a perfect read for a cold stormy day. I also found it very interesting to read as a person who is not religious. The book has a strong focus on Faith and God, and I was unsure if I would be able to appreciate it. However, it is a subtle touch to the story and not shoved in your face, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Getting to see the different perspectives, and why the characters believed, was educational and eye-opening.
Overall, I would give The Color of Truth 3 out of 4 stars. I enjoyed the journey with Marti and Sam, and I felt invested in their story. I also enjoyed the religious aspect of the tale, and the underlying message of kindness. The characters showed grace and empathy, especially towards strangers, and I believe this is a very valuable lesson. The only downside for me was the predictability of the story and this is why it did not receive 4 stars.
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The Color of Truth
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. It is still a lovely tale despite the predictability and I would recommend giving it a read.
