Review: True-to-life novel
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 09 30, 2012
"A Struggle of the Heart" is an emotional and enjoyable read about Annette Ferrari andchoices that she makes in life and love. Marie Fostino provides atremendous amount of insight to help readers truly understand the growthand transitions Annette goes through. Although there were a couple basicerrors, in the novel, the overall direction and underlying plot is simplynot lost. I enjoyed the historical reference to the events in Oklahomabecause they helped to make the novel that much more relatable. Iinitially thought the extensive detail that was provided in the beginningof the novel would be overkill, however, I appreciate the author'sattempts at creating a clear picture of the main character.Annette's relationship with Aaron was developed quite well, so reader'scould truly understand the emotions behind the decisions that rattle herworld and change her overall focus. Even after Tim's introduction to thenovel, I still felt a strong pang for Aaron because I knew that Annette'sfeelings for him were still very potent. But ultimately, without spoilingthe tale, Annette becomes caught between two exceptional loves and thecircumstances that dictate their lives."A Struggle of the Heart" is a novel for readers that know how toappreciate a love story that is based on true-to-life circumstances.