A Black cat Book Review
Rescue by Anita Shreve
Webster is a paramedic who saves the life of a beautiful young woman, Sheila. They fall in love. They marry and have a daughter, Rowan, and do not live happily ever after.
When Rowan is two years old, Sheila leaves them and father and daughter go on without her. All seems fine until Rowan’s last year of high school when she begins to quietly rebel and distance herself from Webster. On the night of the Senior Dance there is an accident…and the return of Sheila into their lives.
There are times in the early years of Sheila and Webster’s relationship that are touching and beautiful as only young love can be. But in the midst of that love is also great sadness and the knowledge that love does not always conquer all. When they see each other again years later it is with acceptance of who they were together and who they have become while apart; the one thing that has not changed is their love for Rowan.
Well written with brutal honesty of emotion there are many questions and few answers, much like real life. Anita Shreve deftly explores the deeper and more tender places of the heart.
Great review!
Thanks, JE. I think we all know people who are like the characters in this book.
I love your reviews, too! This one sounds intriguing.
I read it last year…I liked the way the characters were real, like people you might know.
Great review. I wanted to comment on your post from wednesday (P) I loved how you said that you have been called different names, depending on who the person is , or the time of your life it was. Being a “Patricia” , I had the same experience. It was so obvious that my children would would know it was a relative when they called for “Patsy”( hate that name,,, like your “Patty”) Had a good chuckle. thanks.
Patricia, Sugar & Spice & All Things ? Nice
Patricia, The year I was born Patricia was the most popular girls name. In school there was always at least one other Patricia and we each would be called a different derivative of the name.
sounds fabulous, and I’ve always enjoyed Anita’s books…must get this one! And thanks for a great review!
Susan, this is the only book by Shjreve I have read. I liked and will read her again.
I might check that out. I like stories that tell the truth about the muck that is human relationship.
Rumpy, this book doesn’t sugar coat the relationships of the characters. Sometimes I wanted to punch some sense into them…
I love your reviews! Thank you!
Hi Debbie, thank you, I like reading books and then sharing my thoughts.