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(More customer reviews)If I gave half stars, this would be one of those occasions for 3 1/2 stars. Surrender the Wind was an entertaining read with a twisting plot which included murder, kidnapping, mystery, shipwrecks, and adventure. The story starts out strong in the prologue, bringing me instantly into the story. It pleated out slightly in the middle, but picked up almost instantly and then continued on, the plot thickening, till I found myself reading as fast as I could toward the end to finish it and find out how it will end.
Seth is a pretty awesome character. He's brave, strong, handsome, supportive, understanding, protective, and so much more. I really enjoyed going along with Seth has he took the big leap to go to England. What a big decision to be made in that day and age. Juleah was also a strong character with a very tender and sweet side that endeared her to many people. Her devotion to Seth's sister was also very commendable and I enjoyed watching the two girl's special friendship.
The plot was very adventurous, as I mention above--murder, mystery, shipwrecks, kidnapping, etc. While this all was exciting to read, I personally found the plot fairly predictable. As first, one than another twist entered the story, I could guess how it was going to turn out--and was proven correct at the end. But this might just be me. Besides the predictability, I really enjoyed the story and thought that the way Seth was first introduced to Juleah was very special and unique.
Rita writes differently than what I am used to, but it was still good. A bit flowery at times, but for those who like vivid, fancy words would enjoy the writing style of this book. Once or twice I wished the author had gone into more detail--mainly, on Seth and Juleah's growing attachment. It was kind of only vaguely mentioned by saying they spent time together and began to care for the other. While this didn't ruin the book for me, I confess I wished I could've watched their love for the other bloom a little more.
While I did mention that I had a few problems with the plot and writing style, I still enjoyed the story and had a hard time stopping during the last 100 pages or so. The author has more books coming out in the near future, and I will certainly want to read them. The historical aspects of the story, while not the main part, were interesting. It must've been hard for Seth, who fought against the British during the war, to go over and live in England. A bit dangerous at times. All in all, I found this book a light, fun, entertaining read.
I reviewed this book for the author, Rita Gerlach. It was not required that I give a positive review, but solely to express my own thoughts and opinions of this book, which I have done.
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