Soft Landing by Laurel Hermanson
Posted by Mary Bordner Tanck on 08 Jun 2009 | Tagged as: Uncategorized |
Review by Mary Bordner Tanck
Soft Landing is a really great read! Hermanson takes a serious subject manner and shows an unusual knack for wit while still being sensitive to the subject matter.
After Maxine rescues a child she believes is being molested, she faces fears that she may have made a mistake. The next few days take her on a journey where she must examine the mistakes of her past and the future she is uncertain about. A trip to her old hometown opens Maxine’s eyes to what she must do.
While Soft Landing is mostly Maxine’s story, Hermanson gives us an intimate look into the other people who are in Maxine’s life - her fiance’, the little girl she saved, the parents of the child she saved, and her own sister.
Even though she faces charges of felony assault and kidnapping, the incident gives Maxine the chance to examine her life and right her wrongs - both past and future.
Hermanson’s characters are very human and very believable. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a nice down-home story.
June 8th, 2009 at 5:32 am
I agree this is a great book, I could not stop reading.
June 8th, 2009 at 4:11 pm
I am so glad that this book is finally getting some word out there…it is so compelling, I could not put it down. The writer has such a strong sense of dialogue and character, I felt myself somewhat sad when it was over as I wanted to continue to peer into these characters lives. I highly recommend getting this book, and then writing your name in it as you will be lending it out to many other mamas!!
June 13th, 2009 at 10:37 am
The author has woven this story beautifully. There are some interesting twists in the drama and also some understated humor scattered throughout. I cared about each of the characters, especially the protagonist, Maxine. A highly recommended read.
June 16th, 2009 at 5:43 am
I stayed up several late nights in a row because I was so engaged with this book. A great, fast read and surprisingly feel-good given some tough subject matter. Highly recommended!
June 16th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
I agree, a GRADE A fantastic read! I was hooked within the first 5 pages. I found myself shouting, cheering, and choking up all in the same chapter. This was a quick read (which I LOVE…2 kids + 2 businesses = little time).
I highly recommend this book. Laurel Hermanson is a witty, clever and down to earth writer and I look forward to her next book.
June 16th, 2009 at 4:25 pm
Sold! I am adding to my reading list right now!
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