Forced into early retirement, Bennett Hall plans for a quiet, orderly, and anonymous existence. No longer will she be burdened by her dependent but unlovable aunt, or her own misperceived rejections.
Unexpected encounters and a new job crack open her social isolation. The arrival of Joe Muir, an attractive widower, and his two adopted Ugandan children, awaken Bennett’s long-ignored desires–and self-doubts.
Inspired to win Joe’s love she flies to Uganda in search of the children’s missing sister. To overcome the dangers and challenges she confronts, she must find the courage she has always lacked.
The Best Thing About Bennett is a novel I was excited to read thanks to the premise which intrigued me. I love when novels feature many themes, especially themes that do not typically fit into the genre of the book and so I was excited to get lost in this brilliant tale called The Best Thing About Bennett! The Best Thing About Bennett is an exceptional novel that will alight readers’ minds with amazement and entertain them from start to finish; this is because of the extraordinary author Irene Wittig who perfectly captivates her readers early in the start thanks to her wealth of world development and an intriguing plot. I would already recommend that you lovely readers have a read of The Best Thing About Bennett; however, if you need more convincing, then continue to read!
The Best Thing About Bennett is an exceptional novel that takes the reader on an unforgettable, poignant, and emotional journey. The reader will be introduced to the protagonist of the book, Bennett Hall, a recently retired woman who is looking forward to enjoying her retirement; especially now she doesn’t have to care for her unloveable aunt.
Bennett’s plans however soon turn upside down when Joe Muir, a widower moves in next door with his two adopted children from Uganda. The reader will follow Bennett as she embarks on a journey she never thought possible and this book lovers is the short premise of the incredible The Best Thing About Bennett!
The story of The Best Thing About Bennett is phenomenal, and the wealth of intriguing characters combined with the extraordinary story will entertain readers from beginning to end. The author of The Best Thing About Bennett perfectly describes every event and all the details for you. I admit that some novels can be confusing; however, I found with Irene Wittig’s literature that although it was detailed, it was immersive and brilliant! Wittig manages to draw you in quickly and guide you along the way while never confusing you, and I am impressed with Wittig’s talent to accomplish this as it is not easily done!
Irene Wittig is a phenomenal writer who knows how to grasp her reader’s attention from the first page. Wittig instead of writing long, drawn-out builds up which are commonly found in novels, decides to ditch this approach and thrust her reader into the heart of the story straight away so that the reader is instantly captivated and immersed and it makes for a brilliant reading experience!
Overall The Best Thing About Bennett is an incredible, phenomenal and breathtaking story that is immersive and full of detailed world-building so I, of course, have to award the stellar read an excellent five stars! So please, do read this book, book lovers and get lost in an incredible story as it will entertain you from beginning to end and leave a lasting impression. Be sure to have a read of the preview below book lovers; you will not regret it!
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