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A review by gwalt118
The Fifth Avenue Story Society by Rachel Hauck
4.0
On a rainy weekend in southwest Minnesota, I flew through Rachel Hauck's newest book. I love the premise of five strangers who unexpectedly get invited to a historic library where they find healing, love, and friendship. My favorite story was Jett's - the literature professor and writer who is healing from a failed marriage while also trying to fulfill career expectations and do the "right" thing in a situation that can change the trajectory of his entire work life.
As is typical of Hauck, some things were predictable, others were totally unrealistic and unbelievable, but there were still a few surprises along the way. God plays a role, as He does in all of Hauck's novels, but it isn't forced or extremely prevalent throughout the novel. All of the characters were compelling. Hauck incorporates the concept of story-telling and books throughout each individual's growth in a way that anyone who loves books will thoroughly enjoy. This is my favorite Hauck book to date, and she continues to be a modern-day favorite of mine.
As is typical of Hauck, some things were predictable, others were totally unrealistic and unbelievable, but there were still a few surprises along the way. God plays a role, as He does in all of Hauck's novels, but it isn't forced or extremely prevalent throughout the novel. All of the characters were compelling. Hauck incorporates the concept of story-telling and books throughout each individual's growth in a way that anyone who loves books will thoroughly enjoy. This is my favorite Hauck book to date, and she continues to be a modern-day favorite of mine.