| Category: | Fiction |
|---|---|
| Author: | Alan Gartenhaus |
| Publisher: | Atmosphere Press |
| Publication Date: | October 25, 2022 |
| Number of Pages: | 254 |
| ISBN-13: | 978-1639885770 |
In Balsamic Moon by
Alan Gartenhaus, a sudden flood compels neighbors to struggle for survival.
Faced with the impending danger and the imminent threat to life, will two
neighbors who have been indifferent to each other work together for a
solution? Doreen Williams is an Afro-American single mother whose
relationship with her neighbor, Richard Girard, a gay man who keeps to himself,
has been nothing but cordial. That is until Hurricane Katrina hits and they
find themselves in the attic as the water rises below. Heat, scarce supplies,
and fear for those they love are a few of the things that worry them. Can they
pull through the ordeal together?
This historical novel gives readers an idea of what it feels
like to be trapped in a hurricane. The exploration of the relationship between
Richard and Doreen is impeccably accomplished. They are just mere neighbors,
and even if Doreen has thought about bringing food to Richard, the loner, from
time to time, they are not close. Just neighbors. The flood opens a new door
for them to experience what is most essential in humanity and as they live
through each grueling moment, inner worlds open and they discover the beauty of
each other. Richard has been a loner for a long time; he has suffered loss, and
he prefers to be alone. These characters are elaborately written and
believable. A novel that will lift your spirit, fill you with the warmth of
humanity and keep you rooting for the two key characters. I couldn't put this
down. Balsamic Moon is one of the
stories you read and pass down.
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