Review: Transports You to Another Time
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 08 26, 2012
The story has been outlined in other reviews, so I will just comment that even as the heroine continues to talk "hillbilly" throughout the novel, in the first person..... slowly you become her as you read.  The author has done an amazing job of pulling one into the story through this particular character's point of view.  Really amazing job for a first time novelist!The depictions of the gypsy peoples are good, some of the prejudices that would have actually been in place are glossed over and Inzared's distance from the circus owners is confusing considering their relationship - as is the abrupt ending, and some red herrings, or in actuality, bananas.  I agree that the neatly wrapped conclusion is a little too neat and doesn't address other issues that may show up in the next installment? Or, if not, should have resolved or left out as they left holes in the story that didn't feel finished - this being the reason the review is only 4 stars.And, because there must be much more of this story to tell.....the child of both worlds' growing up, the evolution of Inzared, and clashes and compromises of life in a home and life on the road, there is a lot or room here to finish the tale, depending on how the author choses to spin it.It's not Spangle (the best circus novel ever!), but it is one of the best circus novels I've read, while also being one of the best Gypsy novels I've read....and those are both subjects near and dear to me.  My Grandmother was pure Bohemian, came through Ellis Island speaking Bohemian and a dear friend was Romany, so the gypsy customs and descriptions,  in particular, were a joy to read.Kuddos to the author, and please - don't leave us wondering what happens next for very long!