Forgiveness doesnt mean you forget, or you stop wishing that you can change the past, Trevor explains in Nicholas Sparkss novel, The Return.
~ What ~
This three-hundred-and-sixty-eight-page hardbound targets those who like contemporary romance about forgiveness and trust. With mild profanity, topics of alcohol use, PTSD, illness, and death may not be appropriate for immature readers.
In this quick read written in first person, Trevor Benson is trying to overcome the physical and emotional effects of serving in the U.S. Navy and being injured. When he moves to New Bern, North Carolina, to visit his grandfathers house that he inherited, not only do the memories float back, but also the mystery of his ancestors death encompass him. Having met Deputy Sheriff Natalie Masterson and Callie, an odd but resourceful teen, he yearns to help them deal with life and forgive themselves for the secrets they keep.
~ Why ~
This is a touching story of a broken man trying ardently to deal with his past while two women he cares about have their own issues with forgiving themselves and learning to trust others. I enjoyed reading about bees and how they are cared for and small town living.
~ Why Not ~
If you do not like the predictability of Sparkss books, this one may not interest you. While the story flows and makes a point, some sections lag and are boring.
~ Wish ~
Having read several of the authors novels, I was disappointed that he included the profanity, especially using the Lords name in vain, as I expected better of him.
~ Want ~
If you like reading about how an injured veteran, a woman at a standstill, and a girl who feels everything is her fault, this will keep your attention, but realize it is the cookie-cutter format of the writer.
Thanks to Hachette Book Group for this book that I am under no obligation to review.
