Sally Werner is not quite my type of gal. She's flighty. Makes rash decisions. Runs away from her problems. But Joanna Scott's writing drew me into Sally's story, and I could not stop reading. I felt horrible when she left home, going away and not looking back. I was happy for her when she landed on her feet. Proud when she sang and others listened, admiring her voice. Sad when she left, again. Resigned when it seems as though Sally's doomed to repeat her mistakes, in yet another town. Run, Sally, run!This is not just a story. It is a story that tugs you along emotionally on its journey. Sally doesn't always make the best decisions, but she manages to get along just fine regardless. She finally stops floating, only to confront the fear of her daughter repeating her mistake. Not all of them, just the big one. And finally, to bring it all together, is the voice of Sally's granddaughter, her namesake. Who pieces together her grandmother's story, and finds out once and for all the truth behind it.
What a beautiful piece from Joanna Scott this is! It'll be released on April 22nd, pick it up. Or, come back next week for a blog tour & giveaways! =)
Title: Follow Me
Author: Joanna Scott
ISBN-10: 0-316-05165-9
ISBN-13: 978-0-316-05165-1
Hardcover: 420 pages
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company, 2009
11 comments:
Drey, absolutely A1 superb review! You made me want to pick it up. Very good! It seems very close to reality. I have seen many people change location but they don't change their habits and often see themselves with the same situations. I am definitely going to look for this!
I am just reading it now, I have to say that the beginning was a little slow for me but now I do feel myself being pulled in.
Glad to see this is good - it's what I'll be reading next.
I LOVED this book. I'm giving away 3 copies and my giveaway ends on the 22nd.
http://anovelmenagerie.com/ghost/2009/04/03/win-a-book-follow-me/
Sheri
A Novel Menagerie
Thanks for another gr~8 review.Sounds like a winner.
Super Review and SO glad I read it and the comments. I also am struggling with the slow start and almost gave up but between your great review and Lilly's comment I shall keep going as it certainly sounds worth it. Thanks!
I am very excited about this one!!
This one sounds really good, and I love the cover!
I'm just going to start this one today for the blog tour. I just love the cover-it's so pretty!
Great review. I'm giving away my ARC of the book along with a copy of two of Scott's other books (Tourmaline and Liberation)
http://www.caribousmom.com/2009/04/27/joanna-scott-book-giveaway/
Nice review, Drey!
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