A brilliant read

Finding Her by Marian Snowe

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


This is not my first book by her, so I had high expectations and was not disappointed. From the start I liked the way the title matches the plot quite literally. Also as a kid I already dreamt of living in an isolated lighthouse, so there was a lot already speaking for this book.

The run down actress with problems really isn’t a new concept, but Marian handles it in a very good way, making her attractive and lovable as a human being in spite of the past self she is trying to leave behind. Of course she isn’t perfect …

Then there is Cass, divorced and with a daughter, who is the lighthouse keeper. She has settled for being on her own after a difficult divorce. She tries her best, but she isn’t perfect either. Te best and most lovable character here is Annalee, the daughter. She actually holds everything together for the adults with all the wisdom her eight years and her already amazing personality can give.

This is a slow-burn but intense romance, due to the “baggage” of both our main ladies, misunderstandings, or better misinterpretations of what one or the other might say and outright self-destructionism need to be overcome. But there is Annalee …

Read for yourself how this brilliant story finds its resolution, it’s more than just well worth it.



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