The Parting [Beverly Lewis]
The Parting by Beverly Lewis ***
Though not as rich and detailed as some of her previous works (particularly the Abram’s Daughters series), The Parting is still a token of Beverly Lewis’s sweet and meaningful stories. Nellie Mae Fisher and her family are grieving the accidental death of Nellie’s younger sister, Suzy. Meanwhile, their Old Order Amish community is experiencing a radical change in its members’ beliefs. And Nellie Mae is falling in love with Caleb Yoder.
The way those factors interplay in Nellie’s life does make for a good story. The interest level came at intervals for me; some sections of the novel are engaging and intriguing, while others are slow and almost overly detailed. Still, The Parting is an enjoyable read, particularly as it deals with faith issues in the Amish community.
Recommended age level: 15+.
Beverly Lewis is perhaps my oldest daughter’s favorite authors. She’s read her other novels several times. I expect this will be no exception.