String Bridge is an emotionally provocative story about a family dealing with the fallout of decisions made. Sometimes it’s as sweet as a ballad, strumming on harmonies of the golden moments. Sometimes the emotions are raw and sour, hitting off-notes
Melody Hill struggles with a decision she made to give up music. The decision is made before the story begins, and the tale begins with the aftermath. She and her husband Alex struggle with individuality against the fabric of family.
When Alex and Melody gave in to being a family, seemed to me, the music of their lives became the most harmonious.
It’s a great read, and I’d highly recommend it.
Here’s the official blurb:
Greek cuisine, smog and domestic drudgery was not the life Australian musician, Melody, was expecting when she married a Greek music promoter and settled in Athens, Greece. Keen to play in her new shoes, though, Melody trades her guitar for a ‘proper' career and her music for motherhood. That is, until she can bear it no longer and plots a return to the stage—and the person she used to be. However, the obstacles she faces along the way are nothing compared to the tragedy that awaits ....
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For links to the paperback and accompanying cd, see Jessica’s website: http://www.jessicacbell.com/ She blogs at The Alliterative Allomorph.
Jessica is an amazing talent. I wish her all success.
Want to talk about what influences your creativity? I'm blogging about that over at my friend, Stuart Nagler's blog today. Something about people with eyes in the backs of their heads. Ooo!
16 comments:
Hello Mary:
Jessica Bell's novel sounds most intriguing dealing as it does with themes of making decisions at a particular stage in life and then, subsequently, having to live with them or, as perhaps happens here, attempting to reshape or alter them. Never easy and most often fraught.
That was a lovely review, Mary. You describe it as beautifully as it's written.
Thank you so much, Mary! :o) Such a pleasure to be featured on your blog. I'm so glad you like the book too :o)
The book sounds lovely.
Good luck to you Jessica! Hope you receive a lot of exposure that translates into many sales!
Not a science fiction book...but intriguing. I know a lot of mothers that struggle with the same transition.
It's always amazing to see what each reader takes away from a book. I enjoyed this one too.
I like the musical analogies that you make to the book. Very appropriate.
Lee
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I have it on my iPad to read!
love the musical review. Well said.
Another to add to my TBR list
I love books about music. I can't imagine giving music up. I need to read this :)
I need to be reading more good books, I'll check it out.
Not enough space pirates and were-ninjas for my taste, but best of luck to her!
It's true! I thought String Bridge was a fantastic book. Loved it and Jessica's wonderful descriptions. Best to her~ :o) <3
I love your review! :)
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