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Ecstasy
by Mary Sharratt
I received an advanced reading copy of this title via NetGalley for an honest review.
This novel oozes with passion. Passion for music, life and love. The author provides us with a glimpse of society life in Vienna and the dreams and expectations of those living it. I cannot remember reading a book that so successfully exhibited the emotional turmoil in a character. As the novel progresses, there was a distinct shift in Alma's personality once she made the decisions that would define her life. Alma's music made her whole and only physical passion provided her with that same level of completeness. It was somewhat tormenting to read the struggles of Alma as she tried to balance the loves of her life while attempting to comply with society's expectations. I didn't want it to end.
This novel oozes with passion. Passion for music, life and love. The author provides us with a glimpse of society life in Vienna and the dreams and expectations of those living it. I cannot remember reading a book that so successfully exhibited the emotional turmoil in a character. As the novel progresses, there was a distinct shift in Alma's personality once she made the decisions that would define her life. Alma's music made her whole and only physical passion provided her with that same level of completeness. It was somewhat tormenting to read the struggles of Alma as she tried to balance the loves of her life while attempting to comply with society's expectations. I didn't want it to end.