Written by C. M. Albrecht, a book that at first sight could well be about almost anything, The Little Mornings quickly reveals itself as a sophisticated murder mystery, with a surprisingly compelling plot. There are three main characters: A slightly off-balance woman, an impressionable young man, and an alcoholic grandfather, all of whom become involved with each other through a series of thrilling events.
The relationship between Darcy and Angie is fraught with tension, with murder, theft, and lies constantly hanging over them and keeping them on edge. Trying to maintain a secret is far from easy, particularly when someone shows up who knows just a little too much. Unable to keep control, the character of Darcy changes dramatically, evolving over the course of the book into an entirely new person then we met at the start.
Perhaps because I am a writer, and this book has to do with the publishing industry, I am partial to the theme. Grandfather's description of a writer's methods to reach their creative dreams had me laughing out loud - because it was so true. As were the frustrated, aspiring writers and the over worked publishers. I felt the book was very realistic in this regard.
I loved the first few paragraphs - they really pulled me in. I kept hearing Humphry Bogart's voice in my head narrating the story as I read along. I sat on the edge of an uncomfortable plastic chair 2 days ago and opened the first page to begin reviewing The Little Mornings. I meant to take only a ten-minute break from my day to enjoy the sunshine.
It felt like only seconds had past, when I suddenly noticed the sun was going down, that infuriating chair was digging into my thigh, and I was half way through the book! So be warned, if you are considering starting a new novel this week, make sure you have plenty of time!
The relationship between Darcy and Angie is fraught with tension, with murder, theft, and lies constantly hanging over them and keeping them on edge. Trying to maintain a secret is far from easy, particularly when someone shows up who knows just a little too much. Unable to keep control, the character of Darcy changes dramatically, evolving over the course of the book into an entirely new person then we met at the start.
Perhaps because I am a writer, and this book has to do with the publishing industry, I am partial to the theme. Grandfather's description of a writer's methods to reach their creative dreams had me laughing out loud - because it was so true. As were the frustrated, aspiring writers and the over worked publishers. I felt the book was very realistic in this regard.
I loved the first few paragraphs - they really pulled me in. I kept hearing Humphry Bogart's voice in my head narrating the story as I read along. I sat on the edge of an uncomfortable plastic chair 2 days ago and opened the first page to begin reviewing The Little Mornings. I meant to take only a ten-minute break from my day to enjoy the sunshine.
It felt like only seconds had past, when I suddenly noticed the sun was going down, that infuriating chair was digging into my thigh, and I was half way through the book! So be warned, if you are considering starting a new novel this week, make sure you have plenty of time!
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