Where the River Ends | Charles Martin | Another story that touches the heart

Where the River Ends | Charles Martin | Where the River Ends

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Where the River Ends

	Where the River Ends Charles Martin Broadway, 2008 - 384 pages average customer review:based on 66 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Another story that touches the heart

Ever since being captivated by Charles Martin's earlier work, When Crickets Cry, I have expectedly awaited his next story and this latest one, Where the River Ends, was no exception. As soon as it was announced I placed my advanced order and eagerly awaited the July release date many months hence. On the day it finally arrived I immediately opened the book to get a taste of this latest adventure. That was my mistake. As with so many of his other books, I was captivated immediately and lost the next day of my life engrossed in reading one page after another.

Built around a seemingly impossible love story and filled with adventure and excitement, Charles Martin proves again that he is a master storyteller, able to both convey the deep heartfelt emotions of his characters that connect with his readers in a very special and unique way. Yes, I stopped for meals but still had the book in one hand as I ate. Before the day was out my daily to-do list had not been touched but my life had been enriched again by this gifted master writer. So, without giving away any of the story, let me just forewarn you my reader, to not open this book unless you can afford the time to be carried away on this exciting adventure until you come to the final heart wrenching pages. There you will wipe away a tear and sigh a sigh of relief in putting the book down, reflecting on the human adventure as seen through Charles Martin's window on his wonderful southern world.

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Where the River Ends

Fabulous piece of word art. I was dreading knowing that I was coming to the end of the story and actually put off finishing it for this reason. I loved the parallels of life and the river. Definitely a book that changes you for the better for reading it.

Insightful, Beautiful, Touching...

Be prepared to ease into this book slowly. Charles Martin knows how to gain your attention and keep you reading long into the night. This book doesn't fail to evoke a sense of "being there" with Doss & Abbie on the river. The story is sad and beautiful at the same time. The love shared in this book is inspirational.

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Love Everything Charles Martin Writes

I came across Charles Martin with "When Crickets Cry" and have waited anxiously for each book after that. I loved "Where The River Ends" just as much as each of his other books. They are always page turners and I feel disappointed when they're done. This one did not disappoint.

A Disappointment

I wanted to like this book in more ways than one. I spent a part of my life in Georgia along the St. Marys as well as in Charleston. I lost a loved one to a similar disease and know the pain and suffering this causes. However, sad to say, I found Mr. Martin's book lacking in many ways. It read more like a script and I found his descriptions and adventures along the River a bit unbelieveable. No one in their right mind whould take a very sick person down the St Marys and expose them to all sorts of mishaps; snakes, mosquitoes, no food, no clothing, etc. It reads like a reality show. And, his descriptions of the "Holy City" are simply tourist fare and make a good read for those who are arm chair travelers.

Before I get several comments on my spirituality, let me say I am a devoted Christian and believer. My faith has no bearing on my impression of good literature. I fear Mr. Martin is fast becoming a "method novelist" producing the same novels time after time.

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