Inescapable, by Nancy Mehl, captures the reader's attention by using the first person approach. Lizzie Engel is the heroine, and a Mennonite who ran away. Trouble found her in the modern world of Kansas City that forced her to return home. Returning home shot fear through our heroine. She was afraid of repercussions from the harsher members of her community for her past and abandonment. Though the community members were generally passive and peaceful people, Lizzie’s circumstances brought about very negative reactions and surprising support. Lizzie Engel's return home was as nerve racking as expected, but she was not as safe from the outside world as she thought.
The story line is strong enough to force you to finish. I have never read anything by the author before. I am glad to discover her.
I have never read a book with a heroine from a Mennonite Community. I am not at all familiar with their culture. The author did a good job of explaining many aspects of the culture. This book didn't hold me captive, as many books have, but I did desire to finish it. The introduction is a bit slow. The heroine wasn't a very strong force; however, she does become more interesting and intriguing. I will offer this book to my friends.
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