A Song I Knew By Heart: A Novel (edit title)

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Liked It Rated 5 stars “Another one of my favorites--a modern day story of Naomi and Ruth. I cried a lot (no pun intended)!” see full review » see other reviews »

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  • Rated 5 stars

  “Another one of my favorites--a modern day story of Naomi and Ruth. I cried a lot (no pun intended)!”

  Kathy H wrote this review Saturday, August 22 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No

  
  
  • Rated 3 stars

  “Lott's writing style is very poetic/lyrical and I also appreciated the modern spin on a Bible story.
  I cared about Naomi and Ruth, and as a southern girl myself, I thought the descriptions of their South Carolina family were funny yet accurate.
  The book was good, but I would have preferred more action and less rehashing the same feelings over and over. That doesn't mean it should have been done differently to get across the idea of redemption and forgiveness; it just means I am at the beach on vacation and this was not fun beach reading. :)”

  jcrosby wrote this review Wednesday, July 8 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No

  
  
  • Rated 3 stars

  “This was a good book. It seemed really slow in places. Also Naomi never seemed to resolve things. She and her daughter-in-law had a great relationship, but she lied to her. She knew her daughter-in-law knew she lied, but she never talked to her about it.....just through actions she assumed things were made right. ”

  Nancy D wrote this review Friday, April 17 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No

  
  
  • Rated 0 stars

  “I started the book and couldn't get into it. Then a few months later, I started again, and this time, I couldn't put it down. Stayed up all night finishing it.
  
  Wonderfully written. And amazing how well Lott (a male author) presented the viewpoint of an old woman.
  
  Made me want to read more "Lott," so I've begun reading an earlier novel of his.”

  BeeJay wrote this review Saturday, August 23 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No

  
  
  • Rated 4 stars

  “Bret Lott retells the story of Ruth and Noemi from the bible and gives it a modern twist. A very satisfying read. ”

  Carolynne M wrote this review Thursday, November 29 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No

  
  
  • Rated 4 stars

  “I enjoyed this story, at tale of two womens grief that brings them together and the life they build from it.”

  Icedream wrote this review Monday, June 25 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No