Enter Laura’s world…
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Lewis Aleman has written a book that by looks, I thought I would breeze through this 268 page book in a few sittings. Once inside the mind of Lewis – I discovered I was wrong and I would be here awhile basking in deep intelligent writing and a read that was a wild – frightening ride into the mind of Lewis’s created character, Laura.
I don’t read much of this genre. It is a stretch for me but it is one I embrace as I like to try new styles of reads and see how they fit. What drew me to this book was the fact that Laura was a mother. She had a family – and that family was taken away. And through this knowledge you enter the mind of a desperate woman.
Detective Anduras and his partner Irene’s arguments provided a lighter side to this read that cold easily have become heavy if not for the inner working of this duo.
A suspenseful read, I found myself caught up in the grief that was Laura – having lost her husband and children to a horrible murder she seeks revenge on those who did it. While a bit graphic at times, I felt Lauras’ heavy grief and maybe part of that is the reason I did not fly through this book. It took time to settle into that grief and follow Laura through a journey that only she could take.
At times the scenes were a bit gory for my taste, but other than that I found the book to be impressively engrossing and intelligently written.
** You may have seen this post at Book Chick City’s Blog where I guest posted for her last week 🙂
I received my copy of this book from author Lewis Aleman
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Wow, that cover is freaky.
Hannah… mmmm hhhhhh. 🙂 For my book feature over at Book Chick City I was asked to do a guest review on a genre that she enjoys and reviews. I had this one on the TBR and thought it would be a good fit.
Does the cover fit the book? It seems a bit different, based on your description and review.
Good question Hannah…. I think the more I look at it, the ore it does. The book is about Laura and seeking revenge…. which gives it the dark side and dark look to the cover. I do think there could have been a better cover – perhaps with her family in the background as they once were and Laura pulled in closer….
I think as is, it probably does fit what Lewis was going for.
Hm. OK. Good to know.
Sounds interesting. I love to hear about readers, like yourself, who are willing to stretch themselves into new genres. I’m a relatively eclectic reader myself, and I love finding kindred spirits!
K.M…. I have my favorite genres but I do like to branch out. 🙂
These young authors do keep us on our toes, don’t they?!
That they do Lisa 🙂
I don’t mind reading those books that take us into dark places, especially if it’s done well. Sounds like a good read!
It was pretty good Staci.
This sounds really good! I like a good gory book every once in awhile! Great review. 🙂
Gory really doesnt work for me Michelle – I think my imagination is too vivid….LOL
Sounds like a pretty heavy read to me. I couldn’t even get through Deep End of the Ocean-I was crying to hard.
Oh wow Tammy. Although I am pretty sure I cried at the Deep End Of The Ocean too…. in that book you really fall in love with the family.
This sounds like a sad yet good read. Reading through her grief would be hard. But sounds like it will keep you turning the page to see where you go next. Great review.
Melissa, I think Lewis put together an interesting combination here. I think most main characters in stories like this are young, single, bounty hunter types that don’t care if they live or die.
As I write this I guess that is what we have here – just do to circumstances that made Laura single and not really care if she died as long as she got revenge.
This is a genre I haven’t really tried. Right now I need lighter fare. It does sound like an intriguing book. If I find it at a library sale, I might pick it up for a day when I can do deep and serious.
Its a bit off my beat and path too Pat!