The Color of Heaven

The Color of Heaven
Julianne MacLean

This book caught me off guard.  I had been floundering around for like a week for a good book to read.  I couldn't find anything to hold my interest.  I even read half a book and then abandoned it.  So I didn't really expect great things from this one.  I am happy to report I was pleasantly surprised.

The book begins with Sophie describing her life.  She sees her life as being perfect, but we all know that no ones life is perfect.  Her daughter gets sick and eventually dies.  This is where the book really begins to grab you.  You think one thing is happening and it ends up being something else entirely.  I just love books with a little surprise!  So...that means I'm not going to tell you what happens.  You'll have to read the book and find out.

Yep, it's good.

Defending Jacob
William Landay

I was only part way through "Defending Jacob" when I posted last.  I have now finished the book and my final recommendation is YES!  I loved this book for the ending alone.  It blew me away.  You don't really get the whole book until the very last page.  Then it all comes together.  So mom, don't read the last page...it will truly ruin it.

I have one reservation and that is, as the reader you may get bogged down in the middle of this book.  It gets heavily involved in the main character and his past.  Then right after that there are a lot of chapters dedicated to Jacob's trial.  But, if you can make it through all of that you won't be sorry.

Enjoy!