There is nothing more I love in a book than a character who has bigger problems than I do. I love seeing how the character handles the situations most of all.
So when I read Body Surfing by Anita Shreve, I was enthralled to say the least. Sydney, the main character, encounters so many different personality types and I kept thinking about how I personally would've reacted to each one. Not as well as Sydney I have to admit!
Through Sydney, we get an inside look into the inner dynamics and workings of a family that she begins to work for. It's like getting to be a fly on the wall in this oh-so-interesting household. The biggest twist being that the two brothers fall for Sydney. I can't say more without giving the whole book away, but I promise you do NOT want to miss this one!
I was already a big fan of Anita Shreve. (Have you read her book The Weight of Water? It's one of my favorites.)
I love her writing style...it flows so easily. She has a way of composing her words so that you forget you're reading a story. It sucks you in and keeps you turning page after page. Read an excerpt here from Body Surfing for yourself to see what I mean.
This is one of those books that I couldn't wait to lay in bed and read every night. I looked forward to seeing what would befall Sydney next, and, as I said, how she would handle it all.
Want to get lost in Body Surfing yourself? I am giving away one copy of the novel to one lucky reader, courtesy of Hachette Book Group USA! All you have to do is leave a comment here on this post. For a double entry, simply post a link to this contest and to Body Surfing on your own site.
Deadline to enter is 11:59 p.m. EST, Monday, March 3. Winner will be selected at random using Random.org and announced on March 4. Good luck and happy reading!
I'd love to win this book if your contest is open to Canadians!
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I love her books. My favorite is The Pilots Wife.
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I am not yet familiar with this author. You make her book sound very intriguing! Please enter me in your fabulous book drawing. I appreciate it! Thanks,Cindi
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I'm always looking for new book titles to check out, and this one looks great. Thanks for the chance to win! ~Katie
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I only read books by authors that others have read more than one book of because my free time is so little that I can't "waste" time reading a book that isn't good so I am so excited to try her books... would love to start with this one.
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I love Anita Shreve, but Ann Patchett is my all time favorite.
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ivan(dot)manalansan(at)gmail(dot)com
You know what? From the cover and title alone, I would've never even given this book a chance. But your review has me wanting to go find and read it. :D A variety of personalities = A recipe for greatness. Nothing bores me more than seeing the same type of character being rehashed over and over.. though once and a great while it seems to work out and be enthralling. Anyway my point is- Body Surfing sounds good. I'd love to win it. The only downside is if I love it and finish it and there's no sequel! Haha. :D But hopefully the plot has closure? Anyway, see ya.
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