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Customer Reviews for Thomas Nelson Anathema
Thomas Nelson Anathema
Hannah Swartz is betrothed to Noah Whetstone, but her heart belongs to Reece O'Connor, an Englischer. After the death of her parents, she flees her Amish community with Reece, only to learn that he's not quite the man she believed him to be. After four years of marriage and the loss of her baby, Hannah leaves Reece to reinvent her life. She never gave up on finding her parents' murderer, and when her family members are threatened, she believes Reece will stop at nothing to get back at her for leaving him. He even claims that their daughter is still alive. Will Hannah be able to save her family and herself from the person who has held a grudge against them for decades?
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Customer Reviews for Anathema
Review 1 for Anathema
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Date:August 1, 2012
Quality:
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Hannah Swartz is a faithful girl in her Amish community, at least until she meets Reece. One fateful night, her parents are killed and she finds herself letting Reece take her away from the only home she has ever known in Parke County, Indiana. Finding forgiveness for her parents' killer impossible, she believes Reece is her only chance of a happy life.
But four years into her marriage, she leaves Reece in hopes she can do better for herself. Returning years later to her community, she sees a chance at redemption from her anathema. But will decades of hurt come back to destroy the few people left in her family? Or will bigger lies forever shatter any hope of return and acceptance?
While I immensely enjoyed the storyline, I thought the author gave away an important element and key fact too soon into the book. It would have been nice to not have discovered the truth so soon. But the overall plot kept me guessing and wondering what else could possibly go wrong. The Amish community's reactions to the shunned Hannah reminded me too much of my own experiences when I left my own church, and I really sympathized with her plight. There are many rich word pictures and colorful depictions of Amish life, and as a reader I got a true sense of what it could be like to be in that life. I couldn't put the book down and I read it in a day. I would definitely recommend this book and author.
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Review 2 for Anathema
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It was like a yummy bowl of ice cream!
Date:May 31, 2011
Wife and Mom
Location:PA
Age:35-44
Gender:female
I just finished reading this book and I loved it. It kept me interested and it was so hard to put down. I Told my husband I was sad I finished it because I wanted to keep reading, even when it was done. Like a yummy bowl of ice cream, you want more because it was just so good : )
Interesting characters, great story line and written so I could picture it all.
Interesting characters, great story line and written so I could picture it all.
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Review 3 for Anathema
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Date:November 21, 2010
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This was an interesting read. Mystery, romance, Amish faith... it was all there.
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Review 4 for Anathema
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Date:July 16, 2010
Judy Jackson
This was an excellent read. I don't normally read "mysteries" and had never read a book by Colleen Coble since I rarely read outside the Amish genre. I found this book to be extremely riveting. The depth of the characters drew me in. I hope Colleen tries her hand at writing another "Amish" book and I will not hesitate to read it as she is an extremely talented writer.
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Review 5 for Anathema
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Date:August 19, 2009
Sommer
I just discovered Colleen Coble and this was the first book I have read by her. It was a great book! The story keeps your attention from beginning to ending. I look forward to reading more and more of her books.
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Review 6 for Anathema
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Date:June 19, 2009
Coble has the ability to keep you in suspenseto the end. The barn burnings, murders ofher parents and fleeing her abuse husband make Hannah's life a mess. Get ready to try and figure out the killer.
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Review 7 for Anathema
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Date:April 27, 2009
Pamela Venable
This book is exciting. It will hold your interest and helps you to learn about the Amish faith. I would recommend this book.
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Review 8 for Anathema
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Date:April 26, 2009
Bonnie Johnson
I loved this book. It had enough suspense in it to keep you reading page after page without wanting to stop.
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Review 9 for Anathema
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Date:September 18, 2008
Jill Hawkinson
I am like a young girl waiting for each new Meg or Trixie Belden book series waiting to come out with all of Colleen Coble's books. I own them all and have read them all in the last several months. Whenever I get a free moment, I read her books! This book is so insightful in revealing the Amish way of life. I was inspired spiritually when I read this book. I enjoy the best kept secret of finding out who the "bad guy or girl" was! Colleen is an anointed author. Keep on writing, Colleen!
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