Review: Truth in Fiction?
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 08 10, 2013
Disclosure: I received an Advance Reading Copy of this novel.Review:This book is the truth.Oh, sure, the author insists right from the beginning that none of it really happened. But whether it happened or not doesn't change the *truth* of it. This story is bursting with passion and grit and the kind of weird reality that resonates against the heartstrings. This story overflows with that which makes us think, "Ah, yes. I've seen this. I *know* this. I know this is truth because I've been here before."The Girl from Tenerife is a timeless story about love and loss. It's a story about hope. It's a story about redemption fought for and gained at greatest cost. And what makes it all the more striking is that Schaffer writes it in an engaging style, with an enthralling voice. He had me at line one and never let go.I highly recommend this novel to anyone who enjoys literary fiction, romance, or a combination of both. Expect laughter and expect tears. And expect them to come when you least expect them.