Coffey, Billy. When Mockingbirds Sing. Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 2013. Print.
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My Thoughts
This was a free ebook download. I read it over the course of months, as I would find myself with a little time and my phone handy. There were several accolades in the front of the book claiming this to be a wonderful read. I was excited.
I kept wondering what was going to happen and how things would connect. This wonder kept me reading. There is a bit of mystery in the story, so I kept reading. The characters seemed a bit contrived, but I kept reading. The plot created unconnected episodes, but I kept reading. When I finally finished the book, I wondered why I kept reading. I know the theme of the book is hope, faith and rely upon God (or things unseen as God), but I was disappointed when I finished. The book slogged along forever, then abruptly wrapped itself up in a twister (pun intended).
I think this is supposed to turn into a series. I hope if it does, Coffey explains some things. For example, I'd like to learn more about why the dad's psychiatric practice was reduced to one patient. This patient circles back into the story, but at first it seems a distraction (Is this the metaphor that we often don't understand God's plan and things seem like a distraction?).
I also missed why the mockingbirds just showed up at various people's homes. Was this supposed to be an omen? Why mockingbirds? I think grackles are more ominous and annoying. Maybe I skimmed the explanation because I was just trying to get through the book.
