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Solo Una Volta Nella Vita (2013)

by Timothy Lewis(Favorite Author)

3.68 of 5 Votes: 3

ISBN

8809789644 (ISBN13: 9788809789647)

languge

English

genre

Romance

publisher

Giunti

review 1: This struck me as a very different novel from the norm, but at first I couldn't figure out why. After some thought, I decided it was because of the instant, intense 'love-at-first-sight' theme between Gabe and Huck, the two main characters. I'd just finished reading a string of novels in which the romantic duo were antagonistic toward each other until the plot drew warmer feelings out of them. As that scenario may be what we come to expect from romances, I was wondering why 'Forever Friday' seemed to work. I've heard stories of love at first sight in real life, but would have expected it to come across as a bit bland in a story context, without the emotional drive to keep us wondering how they will end up together. In a way, we had it handed to us on a platter. Boy meets g... moreirl when he serves her at a fish market, and wow, sparks fly. What's the fun in reading that?It's very well written as a historical story. The details of life in that 1920s flapper/jazz period made me feel drawn straight into that decade, especially its colourful, fun aspects. In some ways, it's more like reading the fond biography of somebody's grandparents rather than a novel.Perhaps our interest is maintained by the other main character, Adam, whose story takes place in a later time period. He's a recent divorcee, still caught up in sadness and regret, who discovers a pile of old postcards which reveal Gabe, Huck and their love story. The intrigue comes as we wonder what he's going to do with this historical find, and how he'll let it shape his life. I was definitely wondering what he was going to learn from this old couple.I'm certainly glad I read it, as it challenges me to think outside of the box when it comes to the appealing factor without relying on normal story structures we may be accustomed to.3.5 starsThanks to Net Galley and Water Brook Multnomah Publishers for my review copy.
review 2: What an amazing story of true love and devotion, a love that stood strong for 60 years.The first page pulled me in and didn't let me go until the very last. It's wonderfully written by newcomer Timothy Lewis—his characters are real and believable, his settings spring to life. Mr. Lewis does a flawless job taking the reader between the present and the past as he tells the story of Gabe and Huck Alexander. Christian theme is gently woven into the fabric of the story.One of the best books I've read in a long time. Mr. Lewis has a new reader. I'll be not-so-patiently waiting for his books from now on. less

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