| Category: | Fiction - Paranormal |
|---|---|
| Author: | Rea Nolan Martin |
| Publisher: | Wiawaka Press |
| Publication Date: | January 13, 2022 |
| Number of Pages: | 384 |
| ISBN-10: | 0991032241 |
| ISBN-13: | 978-0991032242 |
| ASIN: | B09PZHWFL3 |
A
spellbinding tale that follows the lives of two sisters bound together by
complex family dynamics, Sunnyside Up by Rea Nolan Martin is a
spellbinding tale for fans of literary fiction with fully drawn, sophisticated
characters. Set in a rural village in Kentucky, Adelaide Somers lives with her
younger sister, Felicity. They are two unique characters whose current
circumstances are forged by events that happened in their childhood, events that
they don’t remember so well. Addie sees herself as the only responsible person
in the family who takes care of the dying family funeral home business and
chicken farm. She is driven nuts by Felicity's constant communication with the
dearly departed members of the family. Felicity brings Addie along to her
lectures, hoping they can help her ease out of her misery. In the heart of the
mystery of their past is a miner's son called Julian, the one that some blame
for the accident that changed their lives forever. Can these two sisters
unravel the mystery of their past and find hope in forging ahead?
Sunnyside
Up is a deeply moving tale that offers an unusual exploration
of family dynamics; it is character-driven and littered with quirky moments
that will bring smiles to the lips of readers. The author’s gift for humor is
brilliantly accomplished in this tale and the characters are nuanced and
memorable. Felicity doesn’t seem to have much care in the world; she is bubbly
and upbeat while Addie suffers from bouts of depression. When readers meet
Addie in the opening scenes, she is waking up from sleep, disoriented, and not
filled with energy. This image of her remained with me as I followed her
throughout the story. The contrast between the two sisters is cleverly written
and the author offers wonderful twists throughout, keeping readers guessing
about what happened to the family in the past and wanting to know more about
Julian. The story is evenly paced, crafted in gorgeous prose, and brimming with
internal dialogues that open hidden worlds in the characters. Sunnyside
Up is a delightful tale of grit and survival with strong psychological
and emotional currents. You’ll be stunned by Martin's deft handling of
characterization.
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