Temptation

Temptation
Author: Karen Ann Hopkins
Publisher: Harlequin Teen
ISBN:  978 192196 807
Genre: Romance, culture


The one thing about me, I like knowing about different cultures, Amish is probably one that intrigues me the most. The Amish people have rich history in terms of origin and practice, what amazes me is the fact that they are very community orientated, even if they lack modern communications that makes life easier.
Having said that, a facebook account doesn't mean that I am sociable person, it is just a tool that makes staying in touch easier. So I do respect the lifestyle that the Amish people pursue.

So, Temptation, as you have guessed from the cover it is a romance story, and one that seems like it is doomed to fail before it started. Amish and non- Amish relationships are not really normal, for one, I cannot fathom life without Internet.

What I do not get about the title, is it really that bad to fall in love? Do love triumph against cultural barriers? The storyline is good, but the story telling not so, Maybe the author needs to be more descriptive, maybe the problems need to be harder.

Well, the impossibility makes the story a compelling read. Although I kind of pity the heroine, the story continues ...