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4.05 AVERAGE
4.05 AVERAGE
In some ways, there was a repetition of the other books. They eat a lot of bread etc. but the plot was interesting.
I really enjoyed Books 1 & 2 in this series, but this one just did not land for me. It was boring and felt forced. The story was predictable and lacked the tension needed to keep me turning the pages. I kept reading because I am hopeful that Book 4 will not disappoint! Hoping for a reunion between Gunlaug and Ingeborg!
Think this is a 3.5-4 stars.
A nice continuation of this family Saga. Nilda & Ivar are settling in well in America with the rest of the family there. There were some twists and turns again in this one. I did think that a lot was asked of Nilda though. I don't want to spoil it for anyone, so will just leave it there. I did feel the ending was a bit abrupt though. I borrowed this on audible.
A nice continuation of this family Saga. Nilda & Ivar are settling in well in America with the rest of the family there. There were some twists and turns again in this one. I did think that a lot was asked of Nilda though. I don't want to spoil it for anyone, so will just leave it there. I did feel the ending was a bit abrupt though. I borrowed this on audible.
A Season of Grace by Lauraine Snelling has us traveling to Benson’s Corner, Minnesota in August of 1910. Rune and Signe Carlson are moving into their new home with their children. Gerd Strand will also be joining them leaving her old home for Nilda and her younger brother, Ivar. Nilda is enjoying living in America with her family, but she still has nightmares of Dreng Nygaard attacking her. They are becoming less frequent and she hopes they will go away with time. Rune and Signe have a housewarming party and Nilda finds that she has two gentlemen interested in courting her. Petter Thorvaldson, a lumberjack they met on their trip to Benson’s Corner, and Fritz Larsson, the local schoolteacher, are both interested in Nilda. The family then receives news that their father has passed away and Gunlaug Carlson, their mother, wishes to immigrate to America to be near her children which pleases the family. Nilda and Ivar are invited to a young person’s social at Mrs. Gertrude Schoenleber’s home and the ladies quickly whip up a new dress for Nilda to wear. Nilda is shocked when Petter walks in with Dreng. That night her nightmares return with a vengeance, and Nilda is afraid Dreng will exact revenge he promised. Mrs. Schoenleber offers Nilda a position as her assistant which will provide wonderful opportunities for Nilda. The only downside of her new job is encountering Dreng who has managed to charm the local ladies. Will Nilda be able to move forward with her life or will Dreng’s attack continue to haunt her?
A Season of Grace is the third installment in Under Northern Skies series. This is a series that you need to read in order. Each book in Under Northern Skies series builds upon the previous one. We have watched the various characters adapt to America and they are beginning to prosper. Rune and Signe are thrilled to have their own home, but they do not want to leave Gerd behind. Gerd has blossomed since the Carlson’s have come into her life and she has come out of her shell since her husband passed away. I have enjoyed watching Gerd’s journey. The focus of A Season of Grace is Nilda. She is given a wonderful opportunity by Mrs. Schoenleber that will allow her to learn how to read and write English properly, meet new people, live in a larger city, learn proper etiquette, get new clothing and a chance to travel. Lauraine Snelling has created such lovely, heartwarming characters that I look forward to visiting in each new Under Northern Skies book. I like hearing about how the farm is prospering. We get to experience the daily life on a farm which includes taking care of the animals, making their own cheese and butter, cutting wood to keep the fireplaces going, butchering the animals, making soap, creating their furniture, and much more. If you are looking for a book full of action, then A Season of Grace is not for you. There is activity at the end of the story as Nilda’s story with Dreng reaches its climax. Dreng is the dark element in the story. The Christian elements are beautifully woven into the story. The family is grateful for each blessing in their life. Prayer, grace, hope, and forgiveness are other Christian elements in the book. A Season of Grace proceeds at a gentle pace which I enjoyed. It allowed me to appreciate and absorb the story. I am giving A Season of Grace 4 out of 5 stars (I liked it). I look forward to visiting the Carlson family again in the next Under Northern Skies novel.
A Season of Grace is the third installment in Under Northern Skies series. This is a series that you need to read in order. Each book in Under Northern Skies series builds upon the previous one. We have watched the various characters adapt to America and they are beginning to prosper. Rune and Signe are thrilled to have their own home, but they do not want to leave Gerd behind. Gerd has blossomed since the Carlson’s have come into her life and she has come out of her shell since her husband passed away. I have enjoyed watching Gerd’s journey. The focus of A Season of Grace is Nilda. She is given a wonderful opportunity by Mrs. Schoenleber that will allow her to learn how to read and write English properly, meet new people, live in a larger city, learn proper etiquette, get new clothing and a chance to travel. Lauraine Snelling has created such lovely, heartwarming characters that I look forward to visiting in each new Under Northern Skies book. I like hearing about how the farm is prospering. We get to experience the daily life on a farm which includes taking care of the animals, making their own cheese and butter, cutting wood to keep the fireplaces going, butchering the animals, making soap, creating their furniture, and much more. If you are looking for a book full of action, then A Season of Grace is not for you. There is activity at the end of the story as Nilda’s story with Dreng reaches its climax. Dreng is the dark element in the story. The Christian elements are beautifully woven into the story. The family is grateful for each blessing in their life. Prayer, grace, hope, and forgiveness are other Christian elements in the book. A Season of Grace proceeds at a gentle pace which I enjoyed. It allowed me to appreciate and absorb the story. I am giving A Season of Grace 4 out of 5 stars (I liked it). I look forward to visiting the Carlson family again in the next Under Northern Skies novel.
An easy, feel-good read. I like Ms. Snelling's books because I love the characters, her relationships are real, and she doesn't try to tie everything up with a pink bow.
Another hit and miss for me. This novel was written in a day-in-the-life sort of way. The main plot didn't come off very strong- there was so much going on around it that the culmination of the main plot that was suggested at the beginning felt thrown in at the last second toward the end. It was a pleasant book to read in that there was sometimes entertaining dialogue amongst the family members and I found the details concerning life for new Norwegian immigrants to America interesting. But ultimately the momentum of the book was too slow to hold my interest for even a first-time read. This is the kind of book where I feel like I could randomly peek in at any chapter just to see what they were doing in that day of life, but it isn't something that pulls me in enough to sit down read it through to the end again.
A Season of Grace is my favorite in the Under Northern Skies series. At least until book 4 comes out. This one starts to slowly turn the focus of the story onto Nilda. More characters from Norway join the family in America and the family even grows a little. I’m enjoying this series so far. It’s written well and perfectly paced. I have yet to actually lose interest while reading it.
I’m really looking forward to the rest of the Under Northern Skies series and I hope there’s at least two more books because I would hate for it to end. Highly recommend to fans of Mrs. Snelling.
I’m really looking forward to the rest of the Under Northern Skies series and I hope there’s at least two more books because I would hate for it to end. Highly recommend to fans of Mrs. Snelling.
I love Lauraine Snelling’s series but I was a tad disappointed in this book. I felt it lacked something that her other books had. Nevertheless I will continue to read her books with joy.