Do You like book A Window Across The River (2004)?
Quiet and thoughtful, with characters who are synmpathetic despite major flaws. I don't care for the overall theme (following one's solitary artistic calling versus living a life with others) because to me the choice seems a no-brainer (the latter. Not much happens in the plot department, but the thing that drew me in was the interior dialogue of the two main characters. I could see myself at various times in each of them. That was interesting and fun. Overall the book is not very fun, but absorbing.
—Nick
I am having a difficult time finding anything redeeming about this book. The characters were all pitiable with nothing to endear them. All of them are sad examples of unfulfilled adults. It was really a depressing read! I was particularly unimpressed by the main female character. She's immature and selfish, despite the few samples of caring thrown in. Ultimately there isn't anyone to care about in the novel. The cats I guess. I hope the cats make out all right in the end. There was one quote that stuck with me despite all else, delivered by Isaac: "When it's your party, you have no rights." Ha! In the throes of wedding planning myself, I had to ruefully agree with that sentiment. As backwards as it seems, in many ways that's actually true! http://bibliofilesbookrating.blogspot...
—Chanda
I often choose character driven novels, and so that is what was appealing to me about this story. Also, it isn't necessary for me to like the characters in order to remain interested in what is happening with them. To my mind, this is a story about obession, and how following that, whether it is a physical and emotional attachment for another, or the drive to manifest one's creative core, can either save or destroy you. It is about the consequences of choice, and ultimately what we learn about ourselves, or do not. Sometimes it appears to be a "selfish" choice to make writing or painting or dance or sculpture a priority to those who do not share the same inner drive and vision. Good story.
—Patricia Tyburczy-bettis