I just finished reading When the Heart Cries (Sisters of the Quilt, Book One) by Cindy Woodsmall. The title should have tipped me off, but still somehow I was unprepared for the depth of emotions this novel would trigger. This is far from an "easy" read in that it is emotionally taxing. I've grown accustomed to heartwarming Amish stories that may have a few twists and turns and heart wrenching moments, but overall still leave you with a pleasant feeling and a happy heart. This was NOT one of those stories. From the very beginning of the story the main character is caught up in one tragic occurrence after another. This story begins with a "Romeo and Juliet" romance at the base of the story followed by several gut wrenching events compounded by secrets and half truths. To say that this story left me feeling depressed might be an understatement. I was in tears for much of the book, and spent equal amounts of time experiencing feelings of utter frustration at the injustices of the circumstances Hannah finds herself in.
That being said, however, the characters are so vivid and the story so thoroughly developed I'm anxious to read book two in the three book series. Perhaps I'm in for a disappointment, but I'm hopeful to set my mind at ease by reading the rest of the story. I'm hopeful that the author will bring positive conclusions to the plot.
I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review I did not receive any monetary compensation for this post. Any opinions expressed are my own.
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