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Stars Over Sunset Boulevard
by Susan Meissner
Originally posted at ChristianShelfEsteem.wordpress.com
Susan Meissner captures Old Hollywood — the good, the bad, and the glamourous — in her new novel Stars Over Sunset Boulevard.
Moving from her Alabama home, 22 year old Violet Mayfield seeks a fresh start in California. While searching for a roommate, Violet meets Audrey Duvall. Despite there differences, which are varied and numerous, Audrey takes Violet under her wings and the two quickly form an unusual friendship. Throughout the book, I often found their personal choices and treatment of one other peculiar — this created intrigue.
Usually, I settle into a story, grow comfortable with the characters, and begin to anticipate their next move. Yet Meissner kept me guessing, especially with the curious friendship between Violet, Audrey, and Bert. Even as time passes the interaction among the three was unexpected.
With every book I read, I earnestly seek to find a Christian message. Both women suffered from emotional wounds they either masked or attempted to heal on their own. The fact that neither character express faith in God, could explain why at times their lives seemed to blow them hither and yon. My perceptions upon completing this book are that Audrey and Violet had voids in their lives which neither a man nor success could fill.
In summary, Stars Over Sunset Boulevard possesses rich historical details, intrigue, and a bit of the unexpected. Meissner's beautiful prose rang through for me just as it did in A Fall of Marigolds and Secrets of a Charmed Life. As far as a notable Christian message — I'd love to know your thoughts. Overall, it was an enjoyable read that left me pondering "would things have turned out differently if...".
I received this book free from the author in exchange for my review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
Susan Meissner captures Old Hollywood — the good, the bad, and the glamourous — in her new novel Stars Over Sunset Boulevard.
Moving from her Alabama home, 22 year old Violet Mayfield seeks a fresh start in California. While searching for a roommate, Violet meets Audrey Duvall. Despite there differences, which are varied and numerous, Audrey takes Violet under her wings and the two quickly form an unusual friendship. Throughout the book, I often found their personal choices and treatment of one other peculiar — this created intrigue.
Usually, I settle into a story, grow comfortable with the characters, and begin to anticipate their next move. Yet Meissner kept me guessing, especially with the curious friendship between Violet, Audrey, and Bert. Even as time passes the interaction among the three was unexpected.
With every book I read, I earnestly seek to find a Christian message. Both women suffered from emotional wounds they either masked or attempted to heal on their own. The fact that neither character express faith in God, could explain why at times their lives seemed to blow them hither and yon. My perceptions upon completing this book are that Audrey and Violet had voids in their lives which neither a man nor success could fill.
In summary, Stars Over Sunset Boulevard possesses rich historical details, intrigue, and a bit of the unexpected. Meissner's beautiful prose rang through for me just as it did in A Fall of Marigolds and Secrets of a Charmed Life. As far as a notable Christian message — I'd love to know your thoughts. Overall, it was an enjoyable read that left me pondering "would things have turned out differently if...".
I received this book free from the author in exchange for my review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.