Ruby's Story

by Bill Cronin

Jack McNamara’s terminally ill Aunt Ruby has come to live her remaining days with him. She has a story that she wants her best-selling, author, nephew to write, a written legacy she wants to leave before she passes. Skeptical at first that the story has merit, Ruby quickly draws Jack into a heart rending tale of love, betrayal and a family dealing with bigotry and racism in the Deep South in 1938.

Genres: Fiction

446 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 17, 2014

Reviews

[Lis · Rating 2 out of 5]

The first book in this series was excellent. I was looking forward to this next book. Unfortunately this one doesn't stand up to the first one. The editing was done very poorly. The story line was hard to believe - a divorce (although the soon-to-be ex wife is with main character for most of the book - living in the same house), death of a father, a dying aunt (who died within a week) coming to live with main character, old girlfriend pushing hard for a relationship, writing an entire novel in just over a month, plus other significant things all happening all at ONCE! And the main character kept it all together. Super man??? The old aunt spent most of her time "preaching" about her faith which over took the story at times. Just too much!!

[judith AVERY · Rating 4 out of 5]

A touching tale of love,lies,and hidden truths

A well written story that keeps the reader interested until the end. The author does a good job of bringing God into the tale. Without proselytizing. My only criticism is the consistent but incorrect use of the word I when it should me. Where did his editor to to school?

[Suzon · Rating 2 out of 5]

sloppy editing was intensely distracting.

[Terri Morgan · Rating 1 out of 5]

Bait and Switch

The first book in this series seemed like it was written by a different person than this 2nd book. What should have been a continuation of Jack's struggles with depression and the loss of his marriage turned into this magically recovered man who can handle anything life throws at him. But the worst part was the book taking a highly religious turn that was neither expected nor appreciated. I felt like I was tricked. I actually stopped reading it about 2/3 of the way through and only picked it back up to see what happened in Ruby's story. And the ending was so anticlimactic and boring. I hope the author realizes he lost a reader with his guilt-inspired sermonettes. You were a better writer before you attempted to be a preacher.

[Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Great read

I loved the character of Jack McNamara and all his flawed glory. Ruby's Story was interesting and kept me turning the pages well into the night. I loved Ruby's faith and her story. Also her relationship with Jack and his wife. Keep finding myself routing for them to reunite.

[Sherry V Wood · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the 2nd book in this wonderful series.

I can't wait to read the next one. This is truly one of the best trilogies I have ever read. The characters are so wonderfully real they touch your heart. I would gladly read anything this author wrote

[April]

I love these characters. I feel for their struggles in dealing with life.