Helpful Score: 1
The Book of Silver Linings by Nan Fischer is an uplifting novel that illustrates the power of pursuing big dreams despite overwhelming odds.
Constance has a demanding paralegal job, daily volunteer time at an animal rescue, a dear friend named Mars, and a big family secret. She's surprised when her boyfriend Hayden proposes with an extravagant ring. Her curiosity about the ring leads her to the library where she discovers the history of its past owners and their World War I love story. As Constance reveals her secret and learns other secrets, her life changes significantly. Is a 'happily ever after' possible for her?
This is primarily a contemporary novel with a thread of historical fiction told in letters, a technique I'm drawn to. It also includes a mystery and a touch of the supernatural. I'm not a dog lover, but Growler's story was touching.
Overall, I liked this story, and it includes something for (almost) every reader ... but that's the rub. It includes so many topics that it would've been more effective if the subjects had been spread across two or three books rather than a single plot. I also don't understand the title's connection with the story.
Thank you to Berkley, Netgalley, and the Thoughts From a Page podcast Patreon group for access to a review copy of this novel.
Constance has a demanding paralegal job, daily volunteer time at an animal rescue, a dear friend named Mars, and a big family secret. She's surprised when her boyfriend Hayden proposes with an extravagant ring. Her curiosity about the ring leads her to the library where she discovers the history of its past owners and their World War I love story. As Constance reveals her secret and learns other secrets, her life changes significantly. Is a 'happily ever after' possible for her?
This is primarily a contemporary novel with a thread of historical fiction told in letters, a technique I'm drawn to. It also includes a mystery and a touch of the supernatural. I'm not a dog lover, but Growler's story was touching.
Overall, I liked this story, and it includes something for (almost) every reader ... but that's the rub. It includes so many topics that it would've been more effective if the subjects had been spread across two or three books rather than a single plot. I also don't understand the title's connection with the story.
Thank you to Berkley, Netgalley, and the Thoughts From a Page podcast Patreon group for access to a review copy of this novel.
