To say that "The Outcast" by Jolina Petersheim was unlike any other book I'd ever read having to do with the "Plain" community of either Amish or in this case, Mennonite, is an understatement. And I mean it in an entirely positive way! This book will tug so hard on your heartstrings you might find yourself gasping for breath between a flood of tears. Rachel Stolzfus, Leah Stolzfus King, Tobias King, Judah King, Ida Mae Speck and several other characters are just so vivid. The characters are real, fallible, pained, angry, forgiving, unforgiving, loving, and every other word you could possibly use to describe deep characters. The plot keeps you wanting to read more. And the ending? Well, I don't want to spoil anything, but it will probably surprise you! I know it did me! I seriously want to read Petersheim's next novel, "The Midwife," that is supposed to hit stores next summer.
"The Outcast" is a novel I can say wholeheartedly that I loved, beginning to end. I give it a robust 5/5 stars! I urge you to find your copy today! You will be SO glad you did!
Many thanks to Tyndale House Publishers for the complimentary copy of this book in exchange for my honest and original review.
Thank you for the wonderful review! :) Blessings to you!!!
ReplyDelete@Ms. Petersheim, you are so very welcome! I am just tickled pink that you read my review, and even more that you commented here on my little blog! Thank you! God bless you, too! Your book was stupendous, and I am anticipating "The Midwife" very much!
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