Official Review: The Obstacle by Lionel Boucher
Posted: 20 Apr 2021, 03:25
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Obstacle" by Lionel Boucher.]
Can there ever be a balance between loyalty and following one’s heart? The Obstacle by Lionel Boucher is a 247-page romance novel. It explores themes like pride, wealth, poverty, and timeless love.
It was love at first sight between Christine Barkley and Frank Lawson, even though they were socially distant. Christine was an aristocrat from one of the wealthiest homes in New York. She was the only heir to the Barkley Empire. Frank, on the other hand, was poor and uneducated. He was the last surviving child of his hailing mother. The two face opposition from Donald Barkley, Christine’s dominant father, who blatantly refuses to approve of their relationship. Donald sends Christine to Harvard Business School to separate them. Determined to realize their dream of getting married, they decide to fight for their love through adversities. For thirteen years, they each try to advance in life to the best of their abilities. When things appear to be working in their favor a few months to their wedding, life throws at them the unexpected. What is the fate of these two-crossed lovers? Can love truly conquer all? Find out more in this intriguing novel.
The writing style was simple and the plot uncomplicated. This made the story easy to follow. Initially, the storyline was more of a cliché love story, where a pauper falls in love with a princess. But then the author introduced a twist that changed the whole story. You will think you know how the story will end, but trust me, you don’t. I liked how the author also included his personal story. It was inspiring.
Frank was willing to give his best, but no one was willing to take a bet on him. Lionel’s description of poverty would make one wish wealth was more evenly distributed in our society. My favorite character was Christine. She was free-spirited, and I could not get enough of her. I love how she had a mind of her own, even at a young age. I also like Sarah, Christine’s mother. She epitomizes how the job of being a wife and a mother can be conflicting. It was a struggle not to go against her husband while trying to do what was best for her daughter.
In conclusion, there is nothing I dislike about the book. It was professionally edited, as I found only a few grammatical errors. Therefore, I rate the book 4 out of 4 stars. I recommend the book to lovers of romance novels.
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The Obstacle
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Can there ever be a balance between loyalty and following one’s heart? The Obstacle by Lionel Boucher is a 247-page romance novel. It explores themes like pride, wealth, poverty, and timeless love.
It was love at first sight between Christine Barkley and Frank Lawson, even though they were socially distant. Christine was an aristocrat from one of the wealthiest homes in New York. She was the only heir to the Barkley Empire. Frank, on the other hand, was poor and uneducated. He was the last surviving child of his hailing mother. The two face opposition from Donald Barkley, Christine’s dominant father, who blatantly refuses to approve of their relationship. Donald sends Christine to Harvard Business School to separate them. Determined to realize their dream of getting married, they decide to fight for their love through adversities. For thirteen years, they each try to advance in life to the best of their abilities. When things appear to be working in their favor a few months to their wedding, life throws at them the unexpected. What is the fate of these two-crossed lovers? Can love truly conquer all? Find out more in this intriguing novel.
The writing style was simple and the plot uncomplicated. This made the story easy to follow. Initially, the storyline was more of a cliché love story, where a pauper falls in love with a princess. But then the author introduced a twist that changed the whole story. You will think you know how the story will end, but trust me, you don’t. I liked how the author also included his personal story. It was inspiring.
Frank was willing to give his best, but no one was willing to take a bet on him. Lionel’s description of poverty would make one wish wealth was more evenly distributed in our society. My favorite character was Christine. She was free-spirited, and I could not get enough of her. I love how she had a mind of her own, even at a young age. I also like Sarah, Christine’s mother. She epitomizes how the job of being a wife and a mother can be conflicting. It was a struggle not to go against her husband while trying to do what was best for her daughter.
In conclusion, there is nothing I dislike about the book. It was professionally edited, as I found only a few grammatical errors. Therefore, I rate the book 4 out of 4 stars. I recommend the book to lovers of romance novels.
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The Obstacle
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon