A review by isalaur
Again by Kathleen Gilles Seidel
5.0
I absolutely loved this book. The unique storytelling device served the plot advancement so well.
The book takes place on the set of a daytime soap opera set in the Regency period. Through the stories on the show the show's head writer and the male main character figure out who they are, why they are and ultimately what and who they want to be. At times it is emotionally heart wrenching. One particular passage had me sobbing (no spoilers!). At other points in time I wanted to reach into the pages and slap people.
The detailed way in which the world of soap opera writing and production were portrayed demonstrates a lot of research and the ability to really paint a setting. I felt like I was there and felt the urgency.
Overall just a really rewarding and exhilarating read. Something different and welcome.
The book takes place on the set of a daytime soap opera set in the Regency period. Through the stories on the show the show's head writer and the male main character figure out who they are, why they are and ultimately what and who they want to be. At times it is emotionally heart wrenching. One particular passage had me sobbing (no spoilers!). At other points in time I wanted to reach into the pages and slap people.
The detailed way in which the world of soap opera writing and production were portrayed demonstrates a lot of research and the ability to really paint a setting. I felt like I was there and felt the urgency.
Overall just a really rewarding and exhilarating read. Something different and welcome.