Artist's Dream
by Gerri Hill
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Author: Gerri HillEdition: Paperback
Published: 2005-10-30
ISBN: 1594930422
Number of pages: 238
Publisher: Bella Books
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Book Review: A fascinating character study
Summary: 4 Stars
This book is a little different that the other Gerri Hill books I've read. The setting she uses isn't as vivid. There isn't some overarching plot or mystery or intrigue or even a vacation set aside as a certain amount of time with anticipated events like her other works. And yet, I found myself liking this book the best of all of her books. It may be true that she doesn't quite develop all of her characters as deeply as she does in some other books.
The portrait she paints of Cassie is interesting and multi-layered, though. Definitely not typical of many of the characters we see in lesbian fiction. We get plenty of characters not coming out until they're adults, but the descriptions we get into her emotions and thought processes are excellent and really ring true, particularly given the harshness of her upbringing. The motivations of her father we learn about in the end aren't exactly a surprise, but add another layer to the story. I thought the characters were very realistic. I could nit-pick about their eyes locking too much, or too many "instant" realizations, but unlike some other books I've read there was enough emotional resonance to buoy me along that these minor annoyances did not take me out of the story.
I like that the characters have interesting occupations. I enjoyed learning about Luke as an architect and Cassie as an artist. In the absence of the setting being a character, it's almost like Cassie's art was another character. I like the close "family" that Cassie formed with Kim and Lisa, and that relationships between friends and family were addressed as much as they were.
Unlike some of Gerri's other works that tend to rely more heavily on plot and tend to lag at times for me, particularly towards the end when I feel the need to slap sense into some of her characters, there were no "get on with it already" moments for me. Luke and Cassie make consistent and realistic progress in their relationship, one that is very sweet, and also satisfying. My favorite book of hers yet; maybe 4-1/2 stars for its remotional resonance.
Summary of Artist's Dream
Cassie Parker has grown used to denying her sexuality. Her father, the fire-and-brimstone Reverend Parker, has made that a neccessity. Raised in a web of secrets, sadness, and under the heavy hand of her father's righteous wrath and intolerance, Cassie turns to her art to fill the hole in her heart and erase the memory of a mother who abandoned her in childhood. Then Luke Winston enters her life. Strong, mysterious, and beautiful, Luke sparks Cassie's desire, and takes her heart to places she's never known. Soon Cassie can no longer deny her attraction to women--and especially to Luke.When Cassie's father makes an unexpected visit, the intrusion on her new life explodes as dark family secrests are revealed. Will Cassie choose a life without family...or a life without love?
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