Sometimes not reading the book cover turns into a pleasant
surprise. I had my doubts about Gigi Levangie Grazerat's book in the opening pages but enjoyed the
surprise as I finished the book.
The doubts came as the beginning of the book had the protagonist's
husband dying. A deeply loved husband killed in the first few pages is not my idea of escapist reading. However, it paid to stay with it as I
did enjoy the book and its unexpected curve into unforeseen territory. I
don't want to spoil this for anyone else so let me just say that there
is a play on words with the title. Think Afterlife and you'll have a
clue what's ahead.
Grazer has a host of characters that are fun, pathetic, and
believable supporting the widow. Her subplots also take side trips that
are surprising and entertaining. I even laughed out loud at some of the
antics in the book. For something that starts out with a sad premise,
she turns it into a book that's both engaging and amusing.
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