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At first glance, the story told within Fairchild’s novel In Search of Lucy might seem like any ordinary coming-0f-age tale. Granted, our heroine here is the ripe old age of 30. But with a childhood as difficult as hers (an alcoholic mother, missing father, deceased step-father, etc.), Lucy had to grow up fast and thus, it’s understandable that she’d wind up in such a downward spiral at her age. It’s too much to ask for one woman to handle.
But handle it, Lucy does. And in handling things, she als ...more
But handle it, Lucy does. And in handling things, she als ...more
This book held such a strong message that I eagerly turned each page. There was so much depth to the story that it is a valuable read. Lucy is such a human character as a lost thirty-year-old who drinks too much and pushes everyone away. She is easy to relate to, as I'm sure we all have people in our lives that are from a similar bent. However, despite her faults, Lucy has a good heart and gives generously to others. This story shows how her friends and family would love to give back, but Lucy's
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I immediately fell in love with the characters and was drawn in the story from the get-go. I found myself rooting for Lucy and hoping for a good outcome.
Lia's writing is crisp and clean, which I find to be refreshing. You will find yourself soon lost in the story and the pages will fly by. I look forward to reading more from this debut author!
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Lia's writing is crisp and clean, which I find to be refreshing. You will find yourself soon lost in the story and the pages will fly by. I look forward to reading more from this debut author!
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I was pleasantly surprised with this book.
Lucy Lang's characterisation and feelings have been expertly crafted by the author.
Her self-discovery and journey through life has you rooting for Lucy throughout.
Great read that was thought-provoking until the final page. ...more
Lucy Lang's characterisation and feelings have been expertly crafted by the author.
Her self-discovery and journey through life has you rooting for Lucy throughout.
Great read that was thought-provoking until the final page. ...more
Mar 26, 2011
Maria
marked it as to-read
Mar 04, 2020
Lia Fairchild
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