Their connection is so immediate and fierce that the long build-up to their first encounter is entirely justifiable. Also, the first half of the book allows the reader to become acquainted with several fascinating secondary characters. When Venus Fell . Also, she utilizes an unusual point of view once Ursula and Quentin meet that can be somewhat confusing. But the beauty and intensity of the story make it arguably my favorite Smith novel to date.
Art is forever.
On Bear Mountain proves without a doubt that Smith can no longer be considered solely a romance writer. She's become a great Southern novelist, and her work has the power to endure.