The Heir - Thorndike Press Large Print Clean Reads - Inspirational Christian Fiction for Book Clubs & Relaxing Evenings

After reading so many 1-star reviews of this book, I almost decided not to read The Heir. Then I remembered the old saying "you can please some of the people some of the time, but you can't please all of the people all of the time". I also have very eclectic tastes, so, I gave it a try. I'm so glad I did.It was a very refreshing change from my normal reads. Jason's witty, dry humor made me smile a lot. The author was able to get the thoughts and feelings of the characters across without being vulgar or crude which is commendable.The challenges that Jason faced and the intimidating, ruthless individuals that he had to deal with made Jason's character even more likeable because he found the strength and courage to try to do the right thing under almost impossible odds. And for someone who, supposedly, never worked a day in his life (other than college) proved to have exceptional work ethics showing him to be an honorable man.The story line didn't linger on one thought for too long. It kept moving forward at a good pace.As for him always asking the question "Why am I here?" showed that Jason felt that there had to be more to life than just existing and being content with doing nothing. Doing what's right isn't always easy and it came with a lot of consequences and hardship for him.I believe this book really gets you thinking about what is really happening in our world. How easily corruptible business, politics and people can become when the focus is all about the money and the power it creates. It can turn your world upside down very easily.I gave the author 5-stars because I don't believe this was an easy book to write and yet the characters were portrayed very well and the message was clear and to the point.