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A review by booklearner
The Fisherman's Lady by Michael R. Phillips, George MacDonald
4.0
I think every Christian needs to try reading at least one George Macdonald story. Whether one of his children's books or one of his romance novels, a lot of theology gets packed into the story and characters and it does good for one's soul. I appreciated the old-fashioned sense and virtues found in the character of Malcolm. I recommend the edited version by Michael Phillips if you cannot slog your way through archaic Scots dialect.
So... a Christian gothic romance? Hmmm, interesting combination. Christian, --or at least Inspirational genre,-- yes. Gothic, most certainly. Very little romance. Big plot twist. Yes, I saw part of the twist coming, but not the half of it!!
I got some very good quotes and I definitely plan on finishing the sequel, and reading even more by Macdonald. However, I would not say I agree with his all of his theology --even as respected as he is. It is very surprising once you read about it. Christian writers Michael Phillips and Madeleine L'Engle also subscribe to similar beliefs. However, I would not say that they surface so much in the story for a person to recognize such a big difference between it and orthodox Christianity.
I mostly just loved the atmosphere. The crackly, firelit, Scottish countryside; shadows, leaves, and forest; spooky attics. It is such sensory fodder for a vivid imagination! And, I had fun brushing up on my best Scottish accent.
Wanting to travel far away to another time and place while sitting in your armchair safe at home? Grab a cozy blanket and this novel... I'm sure it will be just the thing for you! (*Side note: please ignore the popular book cover that's out there of a watercolor painting featuring boy and a very mature Florimel. It makes it look so outdated and uninteresting.)
So... a Christian gothic romance? Hmmm, interesting combination. Christian, --or at least Inspirational genre,-- yes. Gothic, most certainly. Very little romance. Big plot twist. Yes, I saw part of the twist coming, but not the half of it!!
I got some very good quotes and I definitely plan on finishing the sequel, and reading even more by Macdonald. However, I would not say I agree with his all of his theology --even as respected as he is. It is very surprising once you read about it. Christian writers Michael Phillips and Madeleine L'Engle also subscribe to similar beliefs. However, I would not say that they surface so much in the story for a person to recognize such a big difference between it and orthodox Christianity.
I mostly just loved the atmosphere. The crackly, firelit, Scottish countryside; shadows, leaves, and forest; spooky attics. It is such sensory fodder for a vivid imagination! And, I had fun brushing up on my best Scottish accent.
Wanting to travel far away to another time and place while sitting in your armchair safe at home? Grab a cozy blanket and this novel... I'm sure it will be just the thing for you! (*Side note: please ignore the popular book cover that's out there of a watercolor painting featuring boy and a very mature Florimel. It makes it look so outdated and uninteresting.)