Title: Ever After
Author: Karen Kingsbury
First published December 19, 2006
337 pages, Paperback
ISBN: 9780310247562 (ISBN10: 031024756X)
Rating: 4.28
Overview
In Karen Kingsbury’s heartwarming novel, Ever After, Emily’s life takes an unexpected turn as she meets Justin, a man who becomes her rock and soulmate, sharing her faith in God and returning her love in ways she never imagined. But as their relationship blossoms, Emily’s birth parents resurface, and she begins to wonder if their love can inspire her parents to reconcile and find their own happy ending.
Follow Emily and Justin’s journey as they navigate the complexities of love, family, and faith in this touching sequel to ‘Even Now’.
About the Author
Karen Kingsbury is a renowned novelist, famous for her inspirational stories that have touched the hearts of millions of readers worldwide. With over twenty-five million copies of her books in print, she has become America’s most cherished storyteller.
Her last twelve titles have reached the top of the bestseller lists, and many of her novels are currently being adapted into Hallmark Films and major motion pictures. The Baxter Family books, in particular, are being developed into a TV series that is expected to air on a major network next year.
In addition to her writing career, Karen is also an adjunct professor of writing at Liberty University.
Karen is a proud adoptive parent, having adopted three boys from Haiti with her husband, Don, in 2001. This doubled their family in just a few months.
Today, the couple is enjoying their new role as empty nesters, living in Tennessee near five of their adult children.
Editoral Review
Round the Moon by Jules Verne: A Scientific Adventure that Stands the Test of Time
Jules Verne, a pioneer in science fiction, takes readers on another exciting adventure in his timeless novel, Round the Moon. First published on January 1, 1865, it is a sequel to his earlier work, From the Earth to the Moon.
The author’s vivid imagination and his fascination with science and technology are apparent in this novel, along with his gift for storytelling. The novel follows the journey of three men – Michel Ardan, Barbicane, and Captain Nicholl – who embark on a mission to orbit the moon.
The plot is weaved around the events of the mission starting with the launch, their approach to the moon, and the various scientific observations they make. Along the way, the reader is introduced to the main characters, and their personalities and motivations are revealed.
Some exciting moments include their rendezvous with a comet and an intense observation of the moon’s features. One of the book’s strengths lies in the fascinating details of the science and technology of space travel that Verne presents.
It is remarkable that the ideas that he presents over 155 years ago remain relevant even today. Verne’s vision of space travel and the physics involved are still quite accurate, making the book a remarkable work of science fiction.
However, some readers may find the pacing of the story to be slow and tedious. The first half of the book is filled with scientific explanations and technical details that may not appeal to all readers.
The characters could have been more fleshed out, making them more relatable to the reader.
Round the Moon also holds vast historical significance.
It was written during the height of the space race when the first efforts to launch a human on the moon were underway. It was a time when people looked at the stars and dreamed of exploring them.
The book captures the excitement and wonder of space travel. In terms of the themes explored, Round the Moon raises questions about human curiosity, the limitations of technology, and the consequences of ambition.
These concepts are as relevant today as they were in Verne’s time. Indeed, with the renewed interest in space travel and a race to get to life outside earth, these themes take on renewed significance.
Round the Moon is a classic science fiction novel that deserves a place in any library of classic literature. It is a great novel for those who are fascinated by science, technology, and futuristic exploration.
Readers who are looking for a well-written and thought-provoking novel that explores the great mysteries of space will find it here. On a scale of one to ten, Round the Moon deserves an eight, primarily for its imaginative storytelling, scientific accuracy, and forward-thinking exploration of space.
