I’ve only made it half way through Letters from Sweetwater. I have to admit that I’ll probably shelf it because I have other books I’d rather read. It has the promise of a good story, but reads more like a biography. Plus it is 438 pages with a lot of characters. It would fit better into a series with one book devoted to one or two of the characters.

There is a mystery but it’s hard to remember what is going on because it’s strung out through other stories. I’m confused about who is involved and who isn’t. There are hints of “encounters” with angels, but again – very strung out and they don’t seem to fit with the rest of the story. There are religious parts and then chapters with no mention of faith. It needs more of a focus. [Read more...]