She was a bit too proud and self-centered and all-knowing for my taste.

And because Jess liked Miz Althea.Īnd here is the second problem I had with this book: widow Althea Winsloe! Because Jess had always dreamed of having his own dogs. Sweet and gentle Jess starts working for Althea to earn the pack of hunting dogs that had belonged to her late husband. And the way everybody seemed to use him at times and take him for granted made all my hackles rise! His gentle innocence brought a smile to my lips more than once. And I wanted to rant at the entire community for the way they behaved with him at times. I wanted to trash the so-called nice folk who called him 'feebleminded, simple, slow-witted and unsound' straight to his face with complete and utter disregard of any feelings he might have. Jesse's tale made me both cry as well as laugh out loud at times. KUDOS to the author for getting them head on! And I am talking from real-life experience here, since my own son is just like Jess. From speech to way of thinking, from curiosity to confusion and doubt.

His emotions, thoughts, insecurity and at times childish ways. He clenched his teeth and tightened his fists in frustration. His frustration at himself was heartbreaking! The story told from his perspective was simple, charming, uplifting and above all else, it felt real! Jess as a character felt real. Simple slow witted Jess was a delight to read! His innocent understanding of the world and human nature, as well as his wonderful heart were extraordinary! But then the author gave us Jess! I haven't read the first book of this series and this was my first meeting with Jess.

Simple jess by pamela morsi