Reviews for A Noose for Slattery

The average rating for A Noose for Slattery based on 2 reviews is 3 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2018-09-28 00:00:00 Michael Burks Of all the novels Mrs. Hill wrote, this is my absolute favorite. When I was 13, a friend of my mother's gave me her original hard-backed edition of Happiness Hill, and I could see that it was well worn from having been read so many times. At the time this was the first I had heard of GLH, and when I read this book, I was hooked! Now, 40 years later, she is still my favorite author, and Happiness Hill, in my opinion, is still one of her best novels. It's Hill at her best. There is the classic triumph over tragedy, romance, suspense, and the ever-present worldly antagonists. It's a rag to riches story, and it's the story of love of family, with a heroine who fights against all odds thrown at her. Of course, the Gospel message is skillfully woven into the fabric of the story. The main characters do not use religion as a crutch. Instead, they work hard to keep body and soul together, while trusting in the Lord in good times and bad. This book was written during the Great Depression; the author gives such a vivid description that the reader can almost feel the hunger and misery of the time. Rags to riches in the material sense is a happy ending story, but as the reader, I finished the book feeling that if this family had not seen their fortunes turn around, so to speak, they still would have had "happily ever after" because of their love for one another, and their love for their Saviour, Jesus Christ. I read this book so much that I had to tape the binding together and put the book away for sentimental value. Several years ago, I went on the internet and bought another hardback edition, so I can read it again and again. Once in awhile when I'm struggling or feeling down, and in need of inspiration, I will pull out a GLH book to brighten my day. Happiness Hill is one of about 3 of her books that I value the most. "Matched Pearls" is another one, and also "Partners". All of her books are inspirational, and it's hard to find any one favorite. Mrs Hill helped to shape this young teenager 30 years after she passed away. That's just one story, and I imagine the crown she is given in heaven has jewels added to it every year!! Her influence still goes on. I have heard that without realizing it, Mrs Hill was a pioneer and founder of a brand-new genre, Christian Romantic Fiction. I'm sure all of her fans agree!!

Review # 2 was written on 2019-06-08 00:00:00 Shirley Bradford It took me a little while to really get into this book with the long paragraphs of reflection and description at the beginning before I got to know the main character, but once I did, I enjoyed it. The characters were not my favorites with Jane’s inability to see the obvious truth about someone, and Lew’s awfulness. But John was sweet and kind. And Betty Lou was a dear. I didn’t care for Tom’s way of speaking. It felt so out of place and forced. There were times when he spoke like the others and then suddenly he was talking all hick and course. He also used quite a lot of euphemisms which I didn’t like. Of course there was some drama,, and I had already guessed the ending before it happened since it wasn’t a new plot. The Christianity was okay. Some parts were well done and others just seemed lacking in that area. The romance was light and natural. Altogether I did enjoy reading the book though I’m not sure I’d necessarily read it again.