Reviews for They Rolled the Stone Away

The average rating for They Rolled the Stone Away based on 2 reviews is 4 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2014-07-16 00:00:00 Sha-minah A Souza The novel was a gift copy provided well before I became an official reviewer on my blog. Going into this review, I should state that even though I love reading historical romance, this is not one of my favorite time periods to read about (and I only have two or three that I try to avoid). I don't claim ignorance about the Vietnam War. My own father served, and has his own stories - at least what he is allowed to reveal. Much of what he did remains classified. However, to be fair as both reader and reviewer, I reserved judgment until the book was finished. Unglorious War is an appropriate title, for reading the story proved to be a rather enlightening experience. The characters were compelling. Marla, especially, was someone I grew to further respect as the tale progressed. The secondary characters were just as fascinating. I must congratulate the author for her historical accuracy. She clearly did her research, and this book has the seal of approval from three war Veterans. One issue I saw - both from the standpoint of a writer and a reader - was the head-hopping interspersed throughout the story. The approach was unusual overall, hinting at more of an omniscient narrator. Still, this fact wasn't enough to pull me out of the fictional world, in most cases. The varied emotions on the page were real, and the love story was deeply moving. The connection between Marla and Thomas was believable and heartfelt, even with the threat of war all around them. As for an HEA or HFN - the one aspect a romance reader yearns for - I'd probably label the novel historical fiction with elements of romance. Possibly with a hint of inspirational romance, and definitely a military romance. We have to be realistic too with any tale about war. With the intent of being remotely authentic, it can't be all hearts, flowers, and butterflies. I am not a person who likes to give away spoilers. I will do my best to avoid doing so here. ONE WARNING: When something bad happens, don't give up on this read. There is so much more to discover, to be resolved. The ending is...well, open to interpretation. In any case, my rating for this read is three hearts ❤️❤️❤️ - for a well told story and a realistic romance. Nice job, Maxine!

Review # 2 was written on 2016-12-18 00:00:00 Misty Heidbrink This is a well done book about the Vietnam War, with realistic characters, and accurate descriptions of military operations and the military court system. I enjoyed it. Go to www.flamingopublications.com for more information.