Ain't No Mountain

A Bit surprised by the reviews 2008-03-09

Reviewer: Brandy

Dislikes:

I thought the book was a 3 out of 5 at best, I love God too but I must admit I felt the book was sometimes like reading a sermon. The conversation especially between Mary and her friend Naomi I had to skip most of, too preachy. I like books where the message is intricately woven into the story line and not so blatant. I could have done without the bantering between Moor's "Fathers" as well, it interrupted the story and became aggravating, I began skipping that as well. I also found the story to be predictable.

Likes: I did like how the author introduced the characters and brought them together. I specifically liked how Puddin kept cooking those bags of chicken, it was so funny, the author mentioned her grabbing one bag seasoning it and grabbing another, I didn't really get that she was going crazy until she opened that deep freezer for more chicken!

I'm still a little confused about the ending though?! (Don't want to give too much away)
All in all I think it's worth the read though.

Good read 2007-08-19

Reviewer: Sunny Days

This sounds like a great fiction read for singles. Just keep your focus onto God and everything would fall into place. There were also some hilarious bits in this story. Very funny. Pudding got me cracking up.


I checked this book out by another Christian based author. It sounds like it got some Caribbean flavor, so I got to big it up! Being One - No One is like No Other. High School- The next frontier. v. 1 (High School- the Next Frontier)

A Delight! 2006-06-17

Reviewer: S. Kelly

I found "Ain't No Mountain" engaging and fun. I loved how the author portrays people of faith realistically. It's a slice of how some believers live out their belief, not perfectly, but as best they can.

Not What I Expected 2006-03-08

Reviewer: Cindy

I bought this book for 57cents and am thankful that is all I spent. The book lacks a plot, the way the author pulls in all her characters is weak. Her characters in their conversation is 'dry'...just poorly put together I believe. Someone wrote 'it's too preachy', that is true. I was just very disappointed in the entire book and am glad I did not spend full price for the book. I am surprised the book was even published, it surely does not set the standard for aspiring authors within this genre.

goodgirlbookclubonline.com loved Ain't No Mountain! 2004-10-12

Reviewer: The Good Girl Reviewers

Oh my! What a delightful novel Ain't No Mountain is. Sharon Ewel Foster is a gifted wordsmith-not only is every novel [Passing by Samaria and Ain't No River] that Foster has penned, engaging, entertaining and life-changing-Foster has an amazing way of weaving plots, Biblical stories, scenes, settings and characters that are so indescribably believable, that you will actually feel like you are walking through the story, too. One of the greatest qualities that she has as a writer (apart from the above) is the distinct way she conveys the truth about God (and striving for holiness and finding hope in and through Him) without sounding as if she is pointing her finger at you. No fire and brimstone here-but the love of God is not to be missed. I won't give the storyline away---Come on in and meet Mary, Puddin' and Moor-you'll cry, you'll laugh and you'll want to read this novel twice!

Reviewed by Sherna for The GOOD GIRL Book Club www.goodgirlbookclubonline.com