After he's forced to sell the family farm he's labored on his whole life, 63-year-old Gerrit Laninga doesn't know what to do with himself. He sacrificed everything for the land--his time, his health, his family--with nothing to show for it but bitterness, regret, and two grown children who want nothing to do with him.
Fifteen-year-old Rae Walters has growing doubts and fears about The Plan--the detailed blueprint for high school that will help her follow in her lawyer father's footsteps. She's always been committed to The Plan, but now that the pressure to succeed is building, what was supposed to unite her family in purpose, may end up tearing it apart.
When their paths cross just as they each need a friend the most, Gerrit's and Rae's lives begin to change in unexpected ways. Can they discover together what really matters in life and learn it's never too late for a second chance?
My thoughts:
The Sowing Season by
Katie Powner is an absolute gem of a book.
The characters spoke to my heart, they are flawed, they have good
intentions, so they are relatable. After
Gerrit sold the family farm he life changes completely, leaving him with more
time at home than he had ever had before.
He had me laughing at his
attempts to take care of things at home.
Gerrit has a gruff
exterior but has a soft, caring side that he shows in surprising ways. His unlikely friendship with Rae was truly
sweet and I loved the time he spent with the family dog, Daisy. I could have
spent more time with these characters because they were so endearing but the
book had a satisfying ending, so it made my time spent with them very enjoyable.
Overall, I thought
this easily one of the best debut novels that I have read. The Sowing Season is a poignant story with unforgettable
characters, making it one of my favorite books that I’ve read this year.
I received a
complimentary copy from the publisher. All
opinions expressed are completely my own.
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