Title: So Much LoveAuthor: Rebecca Rosenblum
Publisher: McClelland & Stewart
Genres: Thriller, Adult Fiction
Publication Date: March 14, 2017
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When a young woman named Catherine Reindeer vanishes without a trace from her small town, those who know her are left to cope with her absence. Moving back and forth from her outer circle of acquaintances to her closest intimates, Rebecca Rosenblum’s first novel reveals how the lives of those left behind can be overturned in the wake of an unexplained disappearance. But at the heart of the novel is Catherine’s own surprising story of resilience and recovery.
When a final devastating loss after months of captivity forces her to make a bold decision, she is unprepared for everything that follows her dramatic escape. Woven throughout are stories about a local female poet who was murdered decades earlier, a woman whose life and work become a lifeline for Catherine during her darkest hours—and who may ultimately hold the key to Catherine’s quest to find solace in the aftermath of unimaginable tragedy.
So Much Love is a haunting novel of longing and loss, the necessity of bearing witness, and how the stories we tell have the power to shape our lives.
❃ I received this book for free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. ❃
Book Review: So Much Love by Rebecca Rosenblum
So Much Love by Rebecca Rosenblum is a great thriller is a story that has so much potentiality for the reader. The possibility that one might be kidnapped is a terrifying thought and the main character in the book is one who has great strength in spite of her fate. This novel is beautifully written and contains so many Canadian references, that will make many Canadian readers envision some of the setting with ease.
❀ Unique and Interesting Main Character
Catherine Reindeer is really quite a unique and interesting character. Her quirky personality and determination to obtain her degree at her own pace are admirable and earns her the affection of those in her life. The connections that she makes with a dead local poet’s poems helps her to persevere the darkest moments of being held captive and later help her to heal.
❀ Alternating Perspectives
Told in alternating points of view, this novel gives the reader many layers to the mystery of how Catherine disappeared and the mindset of all those affected by her disappearance. Even the POV of her perpetrator is given, which is a little bit creepy, but definitely gives insight into why he commits the crime. Also, So Much Love contains so much symbolism pertaining to colour that makes the novel really interesting and creates a deeper understanding of the characters and setting.
❀ Set in Small Town Canada
There is something about a familiar setting that grabs a reader’s attention. While reading So Much Love, I felt as though Rosenblum really captured small town Canada with references such as Tim Horton’s and Shopper’s Drug Mart. The picture that she paints of this small town in western Canada are gorgeous and despite the dark nature of the story, these aspects were a lot of fun to read.
❀ Thrilling Literary Fiction
So Much Love by Rebecca Rosenblum is a thrilling literary fiction that is captivating and well-written. The strong-willed main character and Canadian setting make this novel intriguing and interesting. The theme is one that is not easy to read, but the wonderful story telling makes this book a must-read.
About Rebecca Rosenblum
Rebecca Rosenblum’s fiction has been short-listed for the Journey Prize, the National Magazine Award, the Amazon First Novel Award and the Trillium Award. Her collection, Once, won the Metcalf-Rooke Award and was one of Quill and Quire’s 15 Books That Mattered in 2008. her first novel So Much Love has been translated into French and Polish. Rebecca lives, works, and writes in Toronto.
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Great review! I hadn’t heard of this book before, but it sounds so good. I need to read it!
I hope that it is one you enjoy! 🙂
Awesome review, as always! This book is totally new to me, but it sounds like a must-read for people who love hard-hitting contemporaries. I feel like this book might give me nightmares if I read it, so possibly for Halloween time? 😀 haha. Thank you for sharing!
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Hahaha! I wouldn’t say that this one is super scary, but some of the scenes are pretty descriptive during her captivity. 🙂
The cover is very eye-catching, and the synopsis fits perfectly with it. This sounds like a good story, heart-wrenching and beautiful all at the same time.
It really is! There is a bit of both worlds to the writing, for sure! 🙂
I just added it to my TBR. Thanks for the great review!
I hope that you enjoy it as much as I did! 🙂
I like your review! It pique my curiosity. I would like to read this!