very Christian fic, but not fundamental so it was ok...

Too predictable and really slow. The religious theme was way overdone. ( )

Plot Summary: What happens, When & Where, Central Characters, Major Conflicts
Joan has temporarily moved to Van Doren, Washington while on sabbatical from the college where she is a music professor. While there she attempts to fit into the tightly knit Dutch reformed committee and teached piano lessons. She has one student who seems hopeless--but that student's grandfather Gerrit shows a surprising talent. Will she be able to coax him into taking lessons? Does he have his eye on more than using music? And will Joan be able to cope with her family problems as well as Gerrit's bad heart and struggle to keep the family farm?


Style Characterisics: Pacing, clarity, structure, narrative devices, etc.
A sweet romance focusing on interpersonal relationships. The characters are real, though an inordinate number of crisises occur to add drama. Joan's faith struggles add a deeper touch, and the scenes where both she and Gerritt learn a lot from each others churches make a good point. And it's always nice to have a romance featuring an older couple without glamour and heartstopping looks.


How Good is it?
A sweet, mellow romance, without the emphasis on superficial appearances. ( )