On This Foundation is the third book in Lynn Austin's Restoration Chronicles series. It looks at the factual events that took place when the Israelites returned to Jerusalem after their exile. Many of the characters are fictional, but in this case Nehemiah did return to Jerusalem to rebuild its wall. I really like the way that she does these stories because it really makes you think about what the culture was at the time and some of the obstacles that they most likely encountered. She usually does a great job with character development as well.
However, it was a struggle for me to make it through this third book. I didn't feel like she intermingled the story lines as well as in past books. And some of the character development left me confused. There were also several chapters sprinkled throughout that had more thoughts regarding the politics of the time that weren't as interesting (to me). It isn't a bad book and I did finish it, but it just didn't grab my attention as the prior two books did. Nor, does it leave me wanting more of the story as some of her other books do. However, it does tell the next chapter in rebuilding Jerusalem and continues to tell that story well.
I received a complimentary copy of On This Foundation by Lynn Austin from Bethany House Publishers.
However, it was a struggle for me to make it through this third book. I didn't feel like she intermingled the story lines as well as in past books. And some of the character development left me confused. There were also several chapters sprinkled throughout that had more thoughts regarding the politics of the time that weren't as interesting (to me). It isn't a bad book and I did finish it, but it just didn't grab my attention as the prior two books did. Nor, does it leave me wanting more of the story as some of her other books do. However, it does tell the next chapter in rebuilding Jerusalem and continues to tell that story well.
I received a complimentary copy of On This Foundation by Lynn Austin from Bethany House Publishers.
