A Visit With Family Can Become So Much More
I
met Lisa Wingate a couple of years ago when she stopped by FoxTale Book Shoppe
on tour for The StoryKeeper. I loved
Before We Were Yours and could not wait to dive into this one. Will this be one to check out at the beach?
Synopsis:
Successful New York editor,
Jen Gibbs, is at the top of her game with her new position at Vida House
Publishing -- until a mysterious manuscript from an old slush pile appears on
her desk. Turning the pages, Jen finds herself drawn into the life of Sarra, a
mixed-race Melungeon girl trapped by dangerous men in the turn of the century
Appalachia. A risky hunch may lead to The
Story Keeper's hidden origins and its unknown author, but when the trail
turns toward the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, a place Jen thought she'd
left behind forever, the price of a blockbuster next book deal may be higher
than she's willing to pay. (amazon)
My Thoughts:
I enjoyed the story of The
Storykeeper. I am always intrigued
when the author writes about the publishing industry from a fictional
perspective. Jen Gibbs story arc is her position of an editor did much to
drive the plot. I was not however as
much of a fan of the Rand and Sara part of the story. Ms. Wingate did a great job researching the
life in Appalachia. I listened to the
audiobook. I liked the narrator but her
use of a different voice for the male roles was a turn off for me.
One theme explored in this
story is family. Jen Gibbs family was
conflicted due to its past entanglements with a cult. Where
Owen’s family was divided by the past as well. Rand was also conflicted due to his family
because he could not bring Sarra into his world of wealth and privilege. I loved how each of these characters rose
above to step out of their defined roles as established by their families and
history. I don’t know that I would have
the courage to do the same.
To purchase a copy of the recent release of Tending Roses here.
Rating:
⅘
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