Book Title: Strawberries in Winter
Author: Kerri W. Augusto
Publisher: Samhain Publishing, LTD
Publisher site URL: http://samhainpublishing.com/
ISBN: 1-59998-875-5
Genre: Mainstream
Rating: 4.5 Nymphs
Literary Nymphs Reviewer: Sphinx Minx
Kyra’s deceased father is appearing in her dreams and her mother is losing her mind. Her workaholic husband is puzzled by her discontent and so is she. Her deep love for her two-year-old daughter causes some of her most violent panic. Losing her daughter briefly in a shopping mall seems to bring things to a head.
Kyra wants to find herself, but she fears she isn’t really there. She’s lost her sense of self and her desire for sex. Pregnancy once made her give up her goals of becoming a writer. Now a writers’ workshop may help her put together all the puzzle pieces.
This is a powerful story of family ties and secrets. Sometimes we view Kyra’s despair. At other times we see her mother Ava’s haunting memories. And we are both titillated and taunted by the inscrutable messages found on bumper stickers.
This is a fascinating psychological piece, raising issues of nature vs. nurture, child abuse, and maternal love. It would be a wonderful book club selection, spurring endless conversation. Author Augusto has produced a stunning piece of work. It is short on action, but filled with emotion and revelation. The pieces all fall together nicely at the conclusion. A great read.
Author: Kerri W. Augusto
Publisher: Samhain Publishing, LTD
Publisher site URL: http://samhainpublishing.com/
ISBN: 1-59998-875-5
Genre: Mainstream
Rating: 4.5 Nymphs
Literary Nymphs Reviewer: Sphinx Minx
Kyra’s deceased father is appearing in her dreams and her mother is losing her mind. Her workaholic husband is puzzled by her discontent and so is she. Her deep love for her two-year-old daughter causes some of her most violent panic. Losing her daughter briefly in a shopping mall seems to bring things to a head.
Kyra wants to find herself, but she fears she isn’t really there. She’s lost her sense of self and her desire for sex. Pregnancy once made her give up her goals of becoming a writer. Now a writers’ workshop may help her put together all the puzzle pieces.
This is a powerful story of family ties and secrets. Sometimes we view Kyra’s despair. At other times we see her mother Ava’s haunting memories. And we are both titillated and taunted by the inscrutable messages found on bumper stickers.
This is a fascinating psychological piece, raising issues of nature vs. nurture, child abuse, and maternal love. It would be a wonderful book club selection, spurring endless conversation. Author Augusto has produced a stunning piece of work. It is short on action, but filled with emotion and revelation. The pieces all fall together nicely at the conclusion. A great read.
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