I tend to read mysteries and SF almost exclusively, but occasionally I'll grab something different. I own horses so I thought I might like this. I picked it up not knowing it's a sequel to another book. That became obvious almost immediately; it wasn't a major obstacle to enjoyment, but there are a lot of references to incidents you're assumed to know about.
Nice easy story with sympathetic characters although Annemarie is a little whiny for my taste. I've never met a germaphobic horsewoman, we're all covered in horse poop half the time, but I guess it could happen. But she feels real to me regardless. Total connection with the teenage daughter, Gruen nailed it there. Lots of emotional moments and a heart-warming ending.
But since I mostly read mysteries I can't help being a little nit-picky. I don't want to put spoilers though... so how did Mutti know about the big event later in the book? Who told her when even the partner didn't know? It's not like it matters, just something I noticed.
Bottom line: a good story, good characters, made a nice change of pace from my usual reading.
Nice easy story with sympathetic characters although Annemarie is a little whiny for my taste. I've never met a germaphobic horsewoman, we're all covered in horse poop half the time, but I guess it could happen. But she feels real to me regardless. Total connection with the teenage daughter, Gruen nailed it there. Lots of emotional moments and a heart-warming ending.
But since I mostly read mysteries I can't help being a little nit-picky. I don't want to put spoilers though... so how did Mutti know about the big event later in the book? Who told her when even the partner didn't know? It's not like it matters, just something I noticed.
Bottom line: a good story, good characters, made a nice change of pace from my usual reading.
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