Review by Esmitty4293 -- The Engine Woman's Light
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Review by Esmitty4293 -- The Engine Woman's Light
[Following is a volunteer review of "The Engine Woman's Light" by Laurel Anne Hill.]
4 out of 4 stars
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Laurel Anne Hill wrote an unbelievably original tale in The Engine Woman's Light. It was the kind of book that made me hope that a second book is soon to follow. While I had honestly never read any of Hill’s work before, it quickly became apparent to me that she was not a new writer. Her talent was evident early in this tale and the editing was executed almost flawlessly.
The entire premise for this novel is simply creative. I mean, what would life on earth be like if our deceased loved-ones could communicate their guidance to us? The reader is immediately invited on to a train with an elderly woman and a baby. Unfortunately, where this train is going is essentially a dead-end for all of the passengers, but sometimes people aren’t what they seem. Fortunately, the spirits see all and they have a plan for Juanita.
The only complaint that I have regarding this particular novel is that the setting could have been more thoroughly established. Admittedly, I thrive on excessive details, so it is highly likely that the level of description in this book would be sufficient for most readers. However, I found myself wanting to know much more about the locations and timeframes than what was provided. Hill does describe the land with enough detail that the reader can envision the deserts and cliffs, and she does give some hints that imply that the story takes place in a time before plumbing. However, the time period and geography were never explicitly stated. Thus, I was often left wondering about these details. I strongly feel that it would be easier for the reader to become engaged in this story if the setting were more firmly established early on.
That being said, every bit of detail that this story lacked in settings was made up for in character descriptions. Hill made it so easy to get to know and become attached to her characters. She clearly had no concern with sticking to traditional roles for main characters, or even side characters for that matter. The main character is powerful, yet no so much that she can afford to refuse assistance when it’s offered. Even people that the reader and main character put in one box early on in the novel aren’t always what they seem. This tale demonstrates the dangers of seeing people in black and white, or as either good or evil. The reader is introduced to all shades of gray during this journey.
In my opinion, The Engine Woman’s Light is deserving of 4 out of 4 stars. It is creative and the characters tug at the heart of the reader. I do think that some of the content may be too sexually mature for some ages, but I highly recommend that teenagers or adults read this book.
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4 out of 4 stars
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Laurel Anne Hill wrote an unbelievably original tale in The Engine Woman's Light. It was the kind of book that made me hope that a second book is soon to follow. While I had honestly never read any of Hill’s work before, it quickly became apparent to me that she was not a new writer. Her talent was evident early in this tale and the editing was executed almost flawlessly.
The entire premise for this novel is simply creative. I mean, what would life on earth be like if our deceased loved-ones could communicate their guidance to us? The reader is immediately invited on to a train with an elderly woman and a baby. Unfortunately, where this train is going is essentially a dead-end for all of the passengers, but sometimes people aren’t what they seem. Fortunately, the spirits see all and they have a plan for Juanita.
The only complaint that I have regarding this particular novel is that the setting could have been more thoroughly established. Admittedly, I thrive on excessive details, so it is highly likely that the level of description in this book would be sufficient for most readers. However, I found myself wanting to know much more about the locations and timeframes than what was provided. Hill does describe the land with enough detail that the reader can envision the deserts and cliffs, and she does give some hints that imply that the story takes place in a time before plumbing. However, the time period and geography were never explicitly stated. Thus, I was often left wondering about these details. I strongly feel that it would be easier for the reader to become engaged in this story if the setting were more firmly established early on.
That being said, every bit of detail that this story lacked in settings was made up for in character descriptions. Hill made it so easy to get to know and become attached to her characters. She clearly had no concern with sticking to traditional roles for main characters, or even side characters for that matter. The main character is powerful, yet no so much that she can afford to refuse assistance when it’s offered. Even people that the reader and main character put in one box early on in the novel aren’t always what they seem. This tale demonstrates the dangers of seeing people in black and white, or as either good or evil. The reader is introduced to all shades of gray during this journey.
In my opinion, The Engine Woman’s Light is deserving of 4 out of 4 stars. It is creative and the characters tug at the heart of the reader. I do think that some of the content may be too sexually mature for some ages, but I highly recommend that teenagers or adults read this book.
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