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lcraig18's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
5.0
nikkit_nzl's review against another edition
4.0
This was another great read from a great author. I enjoyed this book a lot, more then the sequel.
lyndsaygthemvp's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Once again, Francine Rivers has completely captivated me with such deep and lifelike characters, as well as a compelling plot I just need to see the conclusion to! This book was incredibly well written, so much love and care was clearly put into it, and I may be a little biased with it, but few books feature my hometown so I was very excited for that.
As someone living far from home, and who has followed her husband to maybe countries across the world, I could relate to a lot of the struggles and hardships Marta had.
10/10, I bought it for my mom when I was only halfway through, and now that I've finished I might need to buy her the second one, too, so she isn't mad when she's left on a cliffhanger!
As someone living far from home, and who has followed her husband to maybe countries across the world, I could relate to a lot of the struggles and hardships Marta had.
10/10, I bought it for my mom when I was only halfway through, and now that I've finished I might need to buy her the second one, too, so she isn't mad when she's left on a cliffhanger!
alidottie's review against another edition
3.0
There were things I loved and things I hated about this book. I think I am just not a fan of sweeping novels that cover generations. I feel like they jump past things in such a cursory manner (at least this one did), instead of slowing down and telling a story I can connect with. When Hildemara finally goes to nursing school I felt there was a little of what I like--the story slowed a bit then. I enjoyed it more from then on--but there was a bit of the fast-forwarding still in it. It also ends with you hanging!! I wasn't planning on reading the sequel, but I may just have to now!
msarendt's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
caroline5518's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
gilliandarlington's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
angelarwatts's review against another edition
5.0
A heart-rending book that was woven out beautifully.
reneesmith's review against another edition
4.0
Her Mother’s Hope by Francine Rivers is a dramatic, engaging story that will take you away to the world of Marta Schneider. Swiss-born Marta has an abusive father and weak mother. She finds a way to leave home, and then her story takes her from Switzerland to England, then to Canada, and finally to California. With German-born husband Nicolas, she raises four children during the time period between WWI and WWII.
Marta is an interesting heroine. Because of her family background and too-trusting husband, she becomes very shrewd, almost calculating. She views life as a struggle and believes the fight has fallen to her, so she battles to make a good life for her family. Her character reminded me of some of the old women in Gone with the Wind and other such novels—the ones who had to become tough in order to farm a plantation and survive life in the South during the Civil War. Those women carried on the family name and built a life for future generations, but they weren’t very likable.
That’s how I felt about Marta, I could sympathize with her, understand her, sometimes admire her, but I didn’t like her very much. However, Francine Rivers is such a talented writer that I could not put this book down! I also read the sequel to this novel, which was just as engaging.
BTW, I have a friend whose background is very similar to Marta’s. She’s a second-generation American, raised by a tough immigrant mother who pushed her to be highly successful. My friend could totally relate to Marta’s story and loved this book.
Marta is an interesting heroine. Because of her family background and too-trusting husband, she becomes very shrewd, almost calculating. She views life as a struggle and believes the fight has fallen to her, so she battles to make a good life for her family. Her character reminded me of some of the old women in Gone with the Wind and other such novels—the ones who had to become tough in order to farm a plantation and survive life in the South during the Civil War. Those women carried on the family name and built a life for future generations, but they weren’t very likable.
That’s how I felt about Marta, I could sympathize with her, understand her, sometimes admire her, but I didn’t like her very much. However, Francine Rivers is such a talented writer that I could not put this book down! I also read the sequel to this novel, which was just as engaging.
BTW, I have a friend whose background is very similar to Marta’s. She’s a second-generation American, raised by a tough immigrant mother who pushed her to be highly successful. My friend could totally relate to Marta’s story and loved this book.