Don’t You Marry the Mormon Boys by Janet Kay Jensen - Book Review
When Andy McBride meets Louisa Martin in medical school, he knows he has found the girl for him. There is only one problem – a lifestyle Louisa cannot escape and Andy will not embrace.
Set in the red hills of southern Utah, the cosmopolitan center of Salt Lake City, the Smoky Mountains of Kentucky, and the lake-studded country of Finland, Don’t You Marry the Mormon Boys is the heartfelt and engaging story about the power of love and acceptance in an ever-changing and often surprising world.
With settings all over the world and loveable characters, Don’t You Marry the Mormon Boys is the most enjoyable read I’ve had in a while.
Jensen has a very clean and clear writing style, which I have come to appreciate very much in my reviewing. She easily and gently whisks you into the story of Louisa and Andy. And with ‘remedies and advice’ from Miss Carolina starting most of the chapters, she combines a natural, ‘old-fashioned’ feel with a modern day story.
When I first picked up this book and read the title, I was a little wary. Having been preached at by members of various religions most of my life, I wasn’t keen on reading it. However, it turns out I was too judgmental. In this book, Jensen provides an unbiased view of the Mormon religion. She presents both the good and bad aspects with clarity.
I have to say that this sort of – by a far stretch, admittedly – reminded me a bit of a Romeo and Juliet story. That applied to the LDS church and the polygamists was quite an interesting idea and quite satisfying to read about.
Overall, I recommend this book. It’s a good read that, yes, involves religion, but it doesn’t get into it too heavily nor does it push it on you.
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