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Stars Over Sunset Boulevard
by Susan Meissner
Stars Over Sunset Boulevard by Susan Meissner is a 2016 NAL publication.
This story is very interesting in the beginning, with the hustle surrounding the movie set, the recognizable names, getting to know Violet and Audrey, who are so very different from one another, marveling at how well their friendship works, even when tested, and naturally, I was invested in the love triangle for a while, but the story tended to drag on, is very slow moving, and extremely heavy on the drama, almost to the point of becoming a little sudsy, which isn’t really my cup of tea these days. I will confess to feeling bored on several occasions, and wishing for some kind of action or suspense to develop.
Having said that, the ending saw the release of years of pent up frustrations, resentments, fears, and of course, explosive secrets will come to light as a result. This climatic conclusion was tense and riveting, but also moving, as Violet and Audrey join forces in all things, proving their bond really is unshakable.
Even though Violet and Audrey each did things they later came to regret, what kept these friends and lovers bonded is a testament to love, but, also, it is about forgiveness and the acceptance of the flaws all three of the main characters has, which is something we could all probably learn from.
Overall, this story is an interesting character study, an homage to friendship, with a whimsical parallel between Scarlett O'Hara's actions and Violet's, which fans of chick-lit and women’s fiction will enjoy.
This review is the copyrighted property of Night Owl Reviews. To read the review in full, click on this link: https://www.nightowlreviews.com/v5/Reviews/Gpangel-reviews-Stars-Over-Sunset-Boulevard-by-Susan-Meissner
This story is very interesting in the beginning, with the hustle surrounding the movie set, the recognizable names, getting to know Violet and Audrey, who are so very different from one another, marveling at how well their friendship works, even when tested, and naturally, I was invested in the love triangle for a while, but the story tended to drag on, is very slow moving, and extremely heavy on the drama, almost to the point of becoming a little sudsy, which isn’t really my cup of tea these days. I will confess to feeling bored on several occasions, and wishing for some kind of action or suspense to develop.
Having said that, the ending saw the release of years of pent up frustrations, resentments, fears, and of course, explosive secrets will come to light as a result. This climatic conclusion was tense and riveting, but also moving, as Violet and Audrey join forces in all things, proving their bond really is unshakable.
Even though Violet and Audrey each did things they later came to regret, what kept these friends and lovers bonded is a testament to love, but, also, it is about forgiveness and the acceptance of the flaws all three of the main characters has, which is something we could all probably learn from.
Overall, this story is an interesting character study, an homage to friendship, with a whimsical parallel between Scarlett O'Hara's actions and Violet's, which fans of chick-lit and women’s fiction will enjoy.
This review is the copyrighted property of Night Owl Reviews. To read the review in full, click on this link: https://www.nightowlreviews.com/v5/Reviews/Gpangel-reviews-Stars-Over-Sunset-Boulevard-by-Susan-Meissner