This is the first time I have read a book by Richard Paul Evans. He was the featured guest at a work meeting last week and he gave us each a copy of this book. I usually avoid this genre but he was a powerful public speaker and, hey, it was free so I figured might as well give it a try.

I can't say I was disappointed because The Walk was exactly what my preconceived notions expect from this sort of book. The story is weak. Especially so in comparison to the constant barrage of "uplifting" nuggets that pepper each chapter.The author never drew me into the story and I was constantly aware of the overriding moral purpose of the book.

Not to say that there is anything wrong with a book that has a moral. However, when the book is fiction the story has to be engaging enough to make the reader forget they are being taught something. To be honest, after hearing Evans speak, it seems he might be better at writing a non-fiction book. If you want to tell the reader something, just say it. Don't hide it behind a silly contrived storyline.