Review: Reflections of Snow White
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 11 23, 2013
David Meredith has taken a fable and created a very thought-provoking and poignant story for adults. The story is well written, and the author's use of flashback was well done. It may sound a bit cliché, but I could not put it down. I did, however, have problems with some of the names of characters within the book, as I thought them to be a bit cumbersome. Nevertheless, this was a very good read, and I truly enjoyed it.It has been a year since Prince Charming's death and Snow White remains deep in mourning. She is so wrapped within her sorrow, that she is unable to share in her daughter's wedding preparations. Lost and unable to lift herself from the depths of her personal despair, she wanders the hallways of her castle. Finally, Snow White climbs the stairs to the tower room where the mirror, belonging to her evil stepmother, has been stored and forgotten. She enters the room, beholds herself and her past in the mirror's reflection and begins her life's journey. A Shadow and disembodied voice within the mirror help her come to grips with her past, bringing her a peace that has been elusive.This is a story, which emphasizes the human need for introspection and recognition. It drives home the point that one's life is truly what we make it. It enforces the belief that it is not just what happens to us that makes us who we are, but how we deal with the problems we face that makes us who we are; makes us strong, and helps us to continue on.I highly recommend David's book. We will all see a bit of ourselves within the pages.Jeanne E. Rogers, AuthorThe Sword of DemelzaV.P. Unicorn for Writers LLC