Review: Cat and The Dreamer by Annalisa Crawford
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 10, 2012
I give it a 4.5 rating.This review first appeared on my blog A Chronicle Of Dreams and at my bookshelf in Goodreads.The book is basically a first person narration by, the then 15 and now 29 year old survivor Julia, on life as it is now.It's a poignant, raw and very hard hitting portrayal of a woman trapped in a teenager's mind, who struggles her way through the art of living.The ghosts of the past, over protective parents and bullying co workers make it thrice as difficult to taste freedom of a normal life.Adding to this deadly potion are her own fears and her penchant of seeking refuge in the dream world she often inhabits. They resurface when her knight in shining armour Adam, literally rides his way through her office and personal life.Will his protection and love be enough for Julia to start anew? Read it to find out...I loved the wordplay, realistic conversations and the process of Julia's slow awakening to reality and freedom.The book deals with the effects of bullying on young minds covertly which works for it.The supporting cast of Adam was most likeable, Cat made a good antagonist and the parents could move you to pity or anger depending on your perception...in my case they invoked both pity and a little resentment.My only grouse is the length of the work which leaves you wanting to know more of Julia and specially Adam.An excellent choice for reading on a weekend...and of course, having a hardy heart goes without saying[...]