Series: Northwest Passage No. 1
Book: THE MINE
Author: John A.
Heldt
Genre: Romance,
Time Travel, Historical Fiction, Adventure
Book synopsis: In
2000, Joel Smith is a cocky, adventurous young man who sees the world as his
playground. But when the college senior, days from graduation, enters an
abandoned Montana mine, he discovers the price of reckless curiosity. He
emerges in May 1941 with a cell phone he can't use, money he can't spend, and
little but his wits to guide his way. Stuck in the age of Whirlaway, swing
dancing, and a peacetime draft, Joel begins a new life as the nation drifts
toward war. With the help of his 21-year-old trailblazing grandmother and her
friends, he finds his place in a world he knew only from movies and books. But
when an opportunity comes to return to the present, Joel must decide whether to
leave his new love in the past or choose a course that will alter their lives
forever. THE MINE follows a humbled man through a critical time in history as
he adjusts to new surroundings and wrestles with the knowledge of things to
come.
Book Review:
I'm ready to go
looking for a mine. I'm serious, this book make me want to go look for a mine.
I want what Joel had more than anything right now.
The Mine was
simply amazing. A story of being thrown into a time one should not be in, and
finding love, it shows that love can actually transcend through time, just not
in the way you would imagine. Our characters were so amazing lovable, with
sharp wit and humor that kept a smile on my face throughout the reading. With a
plot that was rich in originality, I couldn't put it down, wanting to know
where every twist and turn led, and how all this might affect the world to
come. I haven't read anything like this before, and I have a feeling I won't be
finding anything like this anytime soon.
Favorite Quotes:
"One of the
church ladies gawked at him, turned away, and quietly asked her friend about
Candy in Chains. Be glad I left bare naked ladies at home."
"'You're not
really a cowboy are you?' 'No ma'am,' Joel said with a sheepish smile. 'But I
have learned how to manage herds at the furniture store. We put up a sale sign
and the cattle fall into line.'"
"'I overheard
you talk with Tom at dinner. I don't think I've ever known a person who gets
excited about glaciers and igneous rocks.' 'They're pretty hot stuff. That's
why I keep all my geology magazines in brown paper wrappers under the
bed.'"
"'Are you
having a good time?' Grace asked. 'Do you really need to ask? If have a good
time watching you eat crackers."
"Beneath that
delicate exterior is a strong, resolute woman who does nothing halfway. Never
take her for granted and never underestimate her. She will amaze."
All In All:
I highly enjoyed
this book. With an ending that threw me off kilter so hard I was crying (I
won't tell you what kind of tears they were), this book will most definitely be
memorable. I recommend this book to anyone, especially people who enjoy a great
piece of romance with some flair on it. If that's the case, you've come to the
right place (:
I enjoyed this book :)
ReplyDeleteI did too (as you can tell he the review ^.^) I kind of want to find a mine now xD
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