About Ruth: A Novel

by Bithi Paul

This is the story of Ruth. She is an only child. Growing up among complicated family drama, she sees first-hand that all relationships are based on self-interest and bring only pain.

As she gets older, she decides why fall in love and have a relationship only to get hurt? Just one problem. One blue-eyed boy tests her resolve of not falling in love.

93 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 13, 2018

Reviews

[Miranda Reads]

This was a really sweet romance.

We follow Ruth from when she was very young until her university school years. She tries to do her best but despite all of her efforts, she never quite felt like she clicked - with anyone. Not her family, nor the people at school. After all,

"The little children can be very cruel."

Her family life is fraught with struggle and she feels like an outsider looking in. In part because of being forced to move to remote village. While she did keep up with her academics via home schooling, she felt like she was continuously missing out on so much of the high school experience.

I did enjoy reading about how Ruth blossomed from a timid young girl to the assured woman. And, several times, I just clicked with her.

"Grandmother loves to feed people. Her cooking is amazing. So, I happily oblige her and eat the food."

Every time I see my grandmother, the same thing happens, and like Ruth, I'm happy to oblige.

It did take me a bit to get used to the writing but once I did, I was swept into the novel. This was a very short novel, so it was a rather quick read. There were a few areas that I wished the author would have expanded upon or brought my depth to.

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[Kimelene Carr]

Wonderful work by the author

This is the second book I have read from this author and have come to truly appreciate and enjoy her writing style.

In this book, Bithi Paul has created a very detailed setting of family life and drama that gradually builds momentum so that readers can really empathize with Ruth's trepidations of falling in love.

As in her previous novel I had read, Waiting for her Prince, the love story is simply beautiful. I do look forward to reading more from this author.

[Erin(mortaldivergence)]

3.5/5 stars

I didn't really know what to expect from this book, it was not what I was expecting, but I enjoyed it. It was a really short read, but it was quite interesting.