Amish fiction is where Suzanne Woods Fisher shines, although her other fiction works are quality reads in and of themselves. This is the first Amish fiction by Suzanne that I've read in a long while. Most Amish fiction that I've read recently has been syrupy sweet, but not this book.
Behind the plot of this book is birdwatching and bird counting, and it is the driving force of the plot. Ben Zook has come back to his hometown to find a rare bird to finish off his latest book. He hasn't been back since his brother died over twenty years ago. He's renting a guest house from Penny Weaver, who has loved him ever since she was twelve years old. Her brother is trying to make a living as a birding guide and has declared a bird sighting that he hadn't actually seen himself, but he was relying on the information of a friend. The hunt for this rare bird is the moving force in this novel, and it makes this read so worthwhile.
Without giving away any spoilers, I will say that mistaken identities, slight disabilities, mental illness, and strong faith play big parts of this book. Suzanne deals with each of the issues with dignity and aplomb. One of my favorite quotes from the book is this: "Wherever God puts us, He wants us in relationship with Him. That's for everyone wherever they are."
Five Stars, Two Thumbs Up, and the sighting of a rare bird.
Revell and NetGalley.com provided the copy I read for this review.
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