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Title: The White Hunter (House of Winslow, 22) by Gilbert Morris ISBN: 1-55661-909-X Publisher: Bethany House Pub. Date: February, 1999 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $11.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.17 (6 reviews)
Rating: 3
Summary: Titanic Buffs Beware
Comment: As a historical writer and one fascinated with the RMS Titanic and her sister ships, I broke my cardinal rule of reading Gilbert Morris to pick this one up. The story is engaging but Titanic lovers should be aware that she involves only a minor portion of the book, as if she were thrust into the plot with no purpose. Morris is a good writer but his knowledge of the ship herself is severely limited. The heroine's escape from the sinking ship itself is impossible, considering Titanic's cargo and the layout of her decks. An interesting read, but those of you seeking more North Atlantic chills on an ill-fated steamship liner will be dissapointed.
Rating: 3
Summary: Riveting but unsatisfying.
Comment: In 1905, Annie Rogers is going through a very interesting time. At 15, she feels undesirable and awkward, but she also meets two men who would change her life: Jeb Winslow, Aaron Winslow's adopted son, and John Winslow, a dashing son of Zach Winslow. Annie immediately falls for John after he saves her life on her first visit to the ranch in Montana.
As the years pass, Annie begins to focus on her mission and dream: she feels God has called her to be a missionary in Africa. She moves to New York City in 1910 to pursue the mission boards but is turned down because of her health and because she's single. Frustrated but not willing to give up, she accepts a job as Jeanine Quintana's personal assistant. Jeanine is a woman of the world, constantly pursuing the finer things in life and bullying Annie. They stay in England for a year, booking passage to return to New York on the newly built RMS Titanic.
John, meanwhile, has gone to Africa to visit Barney and Andrew Winslow. Uninterested in religion, he decides to explore the Interior of the continent, soon becoming a well-known white hunter. When his cousins and Jeanine arrive in Africa, determined to preach the gospel to the Masai, he reluctantly tags along. Jeanine, arrogant even in her faith, clashes mightily with John; Annie, meanwhile, fights her feelings for him. Only when John falls prey to a lion does the truth ring clear.
Gilbert again explores the expanse of Africa, this time focusing on the Masai people. He culls interesting facts about the group and gives them to Jeb, who has gone to live among the Masai as an anthropologist. Although this was an interesting story, the romantic side left something to be desired. It was contrived and unbelieveable. Whatever he was going for, he missed.
So, kudos for the history, but the romance needed work.
Rating: 5
Summary: One of the best of the House of Winslow
Comment: The White Hunter was a book I had trouble putting down. The characters were well written and engaging. Mr. Morris is a wonderful author, and I enjoy reading his work. This book was fantastic, and I liked how Morris included the Titanic in his story. When the characters were in Africa, it was obvious that Jeanine hadn't a clue what she was doing or trying to accomplish. She was in it for the glory and didn't realize it was supposed to be for God's glory. She wanted to win souls to God, but she pushed too hard. This book was well written, and exciting, but I felt that The Final Adversary had more adventure in it. The Final Adversary tells the story of Barney and Katie and their adventures in Africa. I have been reading the House of Winslow series for five years, and have never lost interest in it.
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Title: The Amazon Quest (House of Winslow, 25) by Gilbert Morris ISBN: 0764221175 Publisher: Bethany House Pub. Date: April, 2001 List Price(USD): $11.99 |
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Title: The Silver Star (House of Winslow, No 20) by Gilbert Morris ISBN: 1556616880 Publisher: Bethany House Pub. Date: April, 1997 List Price(USD): $11.99 |
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Title: The Heavenly Fugitive (House of Winslow, 27) by Gilbert Morris ISBN: 0764225995 Publisher: Bethany House Pub. Date: March, 2002 List Price(USD): $11.99 |
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Title: The Beloved Enemy (House of Winslow, 30) by Gilbert Morris ISBN: 0764227041 Publisher: Bethany House Pub. Date: August, 2003 List Price(USD): $11.99 |
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Title: The Golden Angel (House of Winslow, 26) by Gilbert Morris ISBN: 0764221183 Publisher: Bethany House Pub. Date: August, 2001 List Price(USD): $11.99 |
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