Review: A stirring sequel
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 6, 2014
Finding Eivissa fully reveals facets of Mr. Martin's prose excellence that were used minimally in Escaping Barcelona. Plot tension is drawn from concepts of romance, which completely changes the source of tension explored in Escaping Barcelona. Mr. Martin's flawless execution of this shift blows me away. Under this new lens, readers experience a different side of Rudy: one that is seeking not survival but a way to feel alive again. Mr. Martin succeeded in expanding Rudy's characterization exponentially, not changing him into someone he is not, but giving us a side of his passion we have not seen before. After reading this novel I know Rudy is a good man: the kind of man who loves unconditionally when he falls for someone. His narration in Finding Eivissa is just as reliable as it was in Escaping Barcelona. Readers will be able to experience Ibiza as if they were actually there at Rudy's side. I recommend this novel for anyone who enjoys remarkable prose and passionate romance you can empathize with. I cannot wait to see what happens in the next installment.