Review of Yesterday
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Review of Yesterday
Yesterday: A Novel of Reincarnation by Samyann is a romantic story that deals with past life regressions. A man and a woman are thrown together after a near disaster, where one saves the other, and they have a feeling they have met previously. As they get to know each other, they start investigating how their paths could have intertwined in a past life. There is one main regression that begins in 1862 and when the characters regress, the focus is on that particular timeline. Amanda also processes traumas that have happened in her current life and how to put faith and trust into a new person.
Yesterday dove right into the action almost immediately and I found myself being pulled into the story right away. As someone with Irish roots, I was also drawn to Mark who has an Irish background and uses a number of Gaelic endearments, which were a really sweet addition to the narrative. When the book discusses past life theory, I thought it was handled in an interesting way, as opposed to other past life timeline switches that I have read in other stories. I really related to Amanda, as a character, as she learns how to trust again.
I did not like the portrayal of the Black characters in 1862 during the past life regressions. Their dialogue was written in what may be a historically accurate portrayal of the colloquialisms of freed Black people during the time, however it rang false for me. Additionally, I thought the past life timeline was built up rather slowly but then the ending felt rushed. Jack was a primary focus of the regressions but I wanted to know more about Daniel and his relationship and that timeline seemed cut short. I also was under the impression that there would be multiple past life romances. Perhaps it was set up in the too recent past because there was only one past life romance.
I would give this book 3 out of 4 stars because it was an interesting story that had me hooked from the beginning. The book discussed a few significant historical events with historical accuracy and I felt like I learned more about this time period.
I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in past lives, and the idea that two people are destined to find each other. If you like romance and are also interested in 19th century American history, you might enjoy Yesterday: A Novel of Reincarnation!
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Thank you! I could see how this book would be loved by a lot of people! The reincarnation story definitely helped explain how it had an impact on their present relationship.Ruchi Raina wrote: ↑16 Jul 2021, 03:52 I have reviewed this book too, and I have to admit, I loved it. Though their love story was a bit fast-paced, but the reincarnation theme explained it. Thanks for the great review.
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Thank you Amanda! Yes, I love getting pulled into a story from the beginning. Appreciate the support.Amanda Dobson wrote: ↑16 Jul 2021, 15:32 Fabulous review! I loved how you told you were brought right into the book right away. I love it when books do that.
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