I was mesmerized by this book. The narration is raw and unapologetic, from deep inside Melody’s complicated heart and psyche. Her fragileness and her egocentricity were exposed in a way that felt naked and truthful. I loved the way each scene peeled away another of Melody’s layers, allowing me to eventually understand her as well as she could understand herself.
Melody’s relationships with the people in her life were as important to the story as her relationship with her music. The genius in Bell’s writing lies in her ability to show each character in authentic light and to therefore demonstrate one of life’s truths: no one is 100% right or 100% wrong in his/her convictions. Responsibility and culpability spin in cycles of blame and redemption in String Bridge, which left me with a healthy dose of pathos for every character, by the book’s end.
Bell writes with poetic flourish, her descriptions lush, poignant and intense. At the same time, her main character is quirky, oftentimes ungraceful and unpolished. The combination creates a style that is fresh, unique, and wholly intoxicating. This character-driven story that dives into the abyss of the human condition is a must-read!
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I would be horribly remiss if I didn't mention how Jessica Bell set her first published book apart from this year's debut novels. An incredibly creative and multi-talented woman, Jessica created and recorded a soundtrack of songs she composed and performed, available now through iTunes and Amazon. I talked with Jessica about both String Bridge projects in an interview I conducted with her, which I will post here next week, on November 8th. I hope you'll stop in for that!
Until then, here are several links where you can order your own copy of String Bridge and its soundtrack, Melody Hill, On the Other Side, sold separately.
Purchase links:
eBook
Paperback:
Amazon UK: (Coming soon)
Soundtrack:
Jessica's links:
String Bridge Website: http://www.
Goodreads: http://www. goodreads.com/book/show/ 11502954-string-bridge
String Bridge Book Trailer: http://www.youtube. com/watch?v=Rv-hRMA0kqQ
String Bridge Merchandise: http://www. cafepress.com/janicephelps/ 8155170
website: http://www. jessicacbell.com/
blog: http:// thealliterativeallomorph. blogspot.com/
facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ author.jessica.bell
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ MsBessieBell
retreat & workshop site: http://hwrw.blogspot. com/
String Bridge Merchandise: http://www.
website: http://www.
blog: http://
facebook: http://www.facebook.com/
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/
retreat & workshop site: http://hwrw.blogspot.
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