Review of Seeds of Bliss
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Review of Seeds of Bliss
In Seeds of Bliss by J. Andrew Rice, Scott Mitchum was the Mayor of Lyric, Texas, and he also owned an engineering firm called Mitchum Engineering. Scott had just buried his good friend, Robert Ward, who had been there for him since his father died. In addition to the loss of his friend, Scott had a disturbing case on his hands. Amy Breeden, the teenage daughter of his long-time friend, Mary Jo Breeden, was missing, alongside an acquaintance of hers, Buddy Parker. The town's police chief, Jesse Henderson, was working with Scott to resolve the matter. Scott had to confront the case's political interests and his affiliations with the victim's parents. As the case unfolded, the town of Lyric faced greater tragedies than they had ever witnessed. Deeper conspiracies were revealed, leaving the question of whether the small town and its people would survive the storm coming their way.
This book was rendered in a simple and easy-to-understand language. The story commenced on a note of intrigue. Rice introduced us to a country town and two tragedies, building curiosity to keep readers reading until the end. The intrigue and suspense were heightened when the story became a puzzle of schemes and conspiracies, adding even more excitement to the book.
Many of the characters were the primary reason this book was a great read. A character like Scott, the Mayor of Lyric, was an inspirational character that would motivate readers to be better individuals. The character of Megan, the daughter of John Marsh, Lyric's congressman, was also admirable. She endeared with her boldness and fearlessness in refusing to allow other people to define her narrative. Also, Mary Jo's genuine kindness would touch readers' hearts.
The story in Seeds of Bliss got emotional in some places as the plot unfolded. The emotions mainly came from seeing the characters experience devastating circumstances. This book told such an intense story about love, kindness, and community in such a way that it could move one to tears. The love showcased was founded on the pure love of God. This aspect of the book was reminiscent of a similar aura in Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers. Scott's character and deep faith in God also mirrored Michael's character in Rivers' novel. There was a spiritual side to this book that stirred my spirit. The author's narration of his character's relationship with God and their trust in him also produced a calming yet tumultuous desire to share in the character's experiences.
Beyond the intrigue, suspense, and exciting conspiracies this book provided, it subtly addressed specific controversial issues of society and religion. It subtly addressed the freedom of religious expression in institutions of learning. Rice even touched on the delicate issue of women's right to abortion.
Seeds of Bliss left a gentle and warm aftertaste. It was an entertaining and reflective piece of writing. The book was professionally edited. However, I didn't particularly appreciate how Joe Bob's name was misspelled. In several places, it appeared as "Job Bob." It could be an oversight from the editor, but I'd recommend a revision to fix this misspelling. I'd recommend Seeds of Bliss to lovers of stories about love, community, and God. As a result of the misspelling of a character's name severally, I'd rate this book four out of five stars.
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