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wildgurl's review
3.0
Shadow Song
by Terry Kay
1994
Pocket Books
3.9 / 5
Madison Lee "Bobo" Murphy was a waiter at the Pine Hill Inn in the Catskills during the summer of 1955. Amy Lourie, a beautiful young daughter of wealthy Jewish parents was a guest that summer. Feelings between Bobo and Amy grew, but it ended that summer when Amy went home. It was a memory Bobo carried with him. Although he married another woman, Carolyn, and had 3 children, his feelings for Amy were always at the back of his mind.
The death of a friend brings Bobo back to the Catskills, 40 years later. He runs into Amy, and again Bobo is torn between what he desires most (Amy) and what is responsible and expected (Carolyn).
Terry Kay brings such depth and emotion to his characters, and their relationships. This is a story of a romance that touches with its honesty and unrequited love. Its also the story of a man, Bobo, who could be any of us, and how his choices have defined and influenced him and his life.
Very good, but a slow starter.
by Terry Kay
1994
Pocket Books
3.9 / 5
Madison Lee "Bobo" Murphy was a waiter at the Pine Hill Inn in the Catskills during the summer of 1955. Amy Lourie, a beautiful young daughter of wealthy Jewish parents was a guest that summer. Feelings between Bobo and Amy grew, but it ended that summer when Amy went home. It was a memory Bobo carried with him. Although he married another woman, Carolyn, and had 3 children, his feelings for Amy were always at the back of his mind.
The death of a friend brings Bobo back to the Catskills, 40 years later. He runs into Amy, and again Bobo is torn between what he desires most (Amy) and what is responsible and expected (Carolyn).
Terry Kay brings such depth and emotion to his characters, and their relationships. This is a story of a romance that touches with its honesty and unrequited love. Its also the story of a man, Bobo, who could be any of us, and how his choices have defined and influenced him and his life.
Very good, but a slow starter.
sjchaima's review
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
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