A review by gritvmd
Away by Amy Bloom

4.0

This is a compelling adventure story that I found smooth and pleasant to read. It is in a voice that has only enough depth to scratch the surface of human emotions and psyches. But, she seems to keep it at this level to keep it upbeat and fast moving. There are lots of interesting character profiles and scenes from the 1920's that I have never thought or read about. This is the first fiction I've read about the Russian pogroms and it is enlightening. My main critcism is that there is some gratuitous sexual tension. But, it always stops right when you think it will be too violent or victimizing to the women- so it's forgiveable. I'd highly recommend it...it definitely takes you to another place and time with crisp, clear detail. And you want to know what will happen the whole time.