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The Brighter the Light

The Brighter the Light

byMary Ellen Taylor
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Family of 4 + fur baby!
5.0 out of 5 starsa new fave
Reviewed in Canada πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ on October 20, 2022
My first exposure to this author was a welcome surprise with this unique story. Full of twists, loveable and complex characters, touching moments, all mixed with humour and mystery. A delightful and unexpected story that was not predictable or like any other book I’ve read!
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3.0 out of 5 starstoo little too late
Reviewed in Canada πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ on August 24, 2022
I had high hopes for the book based on previous reviews but kept waiting for something to happen. It was enough to keep me reading but in the end predicable and anticlimactic. The family lineage was very confusing. While I didn’t mind the switching of perspectives between Ruth and Ivy, I didn’t love the seemingly random perspectives of other characters thrown in there.
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Family of 4 + fur baby!
5.0 out of 5 stars a new fave
Reviewed in Canada πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ on October 20, 2022
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My first exposure to this author was a welcome surprise with this unique story. Full of twists, loveable and complex characters, touching moments, all mixed with humour and mystery. A delightful and unexpected story that was not predictable or like any other book I’ve read!
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Wawagal
5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Read
Reviewed in Canada πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ on October 24, 2022
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Once you start this novel it’s extremely hard to put down. You want to learn more about these wonderful independent women. I recommend this novel.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great!
Reviewed in Canada πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ on September 16, 2022
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A travel back in time to 50's beach time and how things of the past are always there to catch up with the present. I was able to imagine the characters and who they were and the lives they led. A good entertaining read. Thanks!
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3.0 out of 5 stars too little too late
Reviewed in Canada πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ on August 24, 2022
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I had high hopes for the book based on previous reviews but kept waiting for something to happen. It was enough to keep me reading but in the end predicable and anticlimactic. The family lineage was very confusing. While I didn’t mind the switching of perspectives between Ruth and Ivy, I didn’t love the seemingly random perspectives of other characters thrown in there.
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Anne G.
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
Reviewed in Canada πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ on August 4, 2022
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This is the third book I have read by Mary Ellen Taylor and like the first two, I loved it. It was an Amazon's first read book. I loved everything about it, the story, the characters, slowly learning how everything came together, she does it so well. I did not want to put it down, and luckily this week I did not have to.
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Maggie C
4.0 out of 5 stars novel
Reviewed in Canada πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ on July 7, 2022
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Light read, enjoyable.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Delightful summertime read
Reviewed in Canada πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ on July 1, 2022
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Enjoyed the story
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CM
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in Canada πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ on September 5, 2022
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Excellent story that follows the generations and all the twists and turns that come with family. Couldn't put it down.
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Mark Hooper
3.0 out of 5 stars A bit confusing to follow characters
Reviewed in Canada πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ on July 30, 2022
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Difficult to follow characters at times and keep everyone sorted
Story line a bit confusing but not a bad summer read
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Larry Fancy
5.0 out of 5 stars The Brighter the Light
Reviewed in Canada πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ on June 21, 2022
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This was a fun read. It had a nice steady flow to the narrative and had no weak spots which is a real treat. Out of every ten or more books I read one comes along which I really enjoy…..this was one of them.
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