When I first chose to read Intervention by well-known author Terri Blackstone, I didn’t realize that a Christian-based novel.
The basis alone, however, isn’t enough to turn me away. It’s just that too often the books written with this intent in mind seem to stall within the first few chapters.
But I don’t shy away from works from authors whom I haven’t read before because you never know when you’ll find one you love.
And, having finished reading it, I’m not going to say that I’ve found a new author I love, but one that I will try again.
While the main players of this book obviously had a lot of gumption and fight in them, their characters fall just shy of flat when it comes to really getting to know them; personality, so to speak.
With the exception of Lance, the 14-year-old son/brother; who, in my opinion, came on a bit stronger and rather annoying at times. Yet I believe it was the intention of the author to make readers feel how hard this young man was fighting for his family while filling the shoes of his late father.
The mystery promised? It’s there, but only until halfway through the book. After that, there’s so suspense but it’s very minimal.
With short chapters and only 317 pages, I’d recommend Intervention for airplane reading or other circumstances where something quick and easy is ideal.
Yet I have heard such rave reviews on other Terri Blackstone books, that I won’t hesitate to try another of her works.
