Map of Heaven, by Suzanne Elizabeth Anderson, is a heartwarming work of fiction that the readers are sure to hold close to their hearts. It touches upon the idea of living life to the fullest.
What would you do if you found out you only had a few more weeks to live? Elizabeth, the thirty-four year old protagonist with a passion for art, needs an answer to that question, quick. After suffering from multiple headaches, she goes to the hospital and finds out that she has a brain tumor. Elizabeth then, suddenly leaves her job and travels to Paris in search of adventure.
Like many other books, I had my likes and dislikes. I liked how the author did not reveal all the details in the story at once. I applaud the author for creating such three dimensional characters. I found the main character, Elizabeth, very easy to relate to. I also liked how thought provoking this book was.
On the other hand, I did not really like how so much religion was weaved into this novel. I felt like the author was, in a way, pushing Christianity in the reader’s face. Also, I felt like the ending was a little bit anti climactic.
In the end, I recommend this book to Christian readers in search of a thought provoking read.