Review: Entertainingly Addictive
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 8, 2014
Within just a few pages of beginning "This Life" I was very quickly hooked and unable to even put this novel down when dinnertime rolled around (and went quickly on by). Maryann Reid has managed to crafted a stunning novel that pulls a gamut of emotions from you as she weaves a starting tale of fame, fortune, betrayal, regrets and danger into a story that engages the reader from beginning to end.The novel centers around Blake, a woman who finds herself quickly shooting up in fame as she hosts a reality TV show that sweeps the nation. It all seems like wine and roses until the fame brings with it her ex-husband who's a mistake she'd rather leave in the past. Lang is a man bent on revenge and as Blake's star shines brighter and brighter his means for revenge become more more problematic and more complicated as others from her past join in on the plot. It's up to Blake to navigate the treacherous waters she finds herself swimming in and luckily she's got a whole heck of a lot of determination to see it done.Ms. Reid has a great deal of writing talent that is very clear in the novel as she develops her characters, builds her own little book universe and winds her plot around both in intricate ways. It's fast paced with a smooth tone and vivid imagery that paints the picture with startling clarity. Blake is the type of character that you just can't help but admire and root for, she resonates with the reader and its that kind of character that truly makes a novel so entertaining and memorable.Overall, I had a lot of fun reading this and I think it was a great introduction to the author for me as a reader. I would definitely recommend the book to other readers who are looking for an engaging, fun and drama-rich novel to get lost in for an afternoon.