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The Avid Reader
, May 24, 2022
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Threads of Hope by Leslie Gould is the third book in the Plain Patterns series. I enjoyed reading this dual timeline story. I found myself captivated and did not want to stop reading. I like Leslie Gould’s writing style. It is engaging and draws the reader into the story. I can tell the author did her research for the historical timeline. She brought the earlier storyline to life with the historical details. We get to see how the Spanish Influenza devastated the world in 1918, how conscientious objectors were treated, and how the Amish were against the war, but they profited from it. Danielle could relate to Amos’ plight as Tally could relate to Katie’s. The characters are developed, realistic, and likeable. I like how the author addresses real life issues. We get to see our characters deal with their problems and grow as individuals. They must learn to lean of God for help to experience the healing balm of God’s love. Faith is an integral part of the story which I thought was beautifully incorporated. I like how we get to see the parallels between what happened in the past and events in the present. Despite the span of over a hundred years, some things never change (disease, war, family drama, war trauma). Threads of Hope is an emotional story with themes of family, friends, and faith. Threads of Hope is a poignant tale with whacked caregivers, extensive influenza epidemic, war trauma, conscientious objectors, farm struggles, life lessons, and His healing balm.
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