
Juliette, Rising
Author: Fabienne Marsh
Narrator: Hope Newhouse
Unabridged: 6 hr 38 min
Format: Digital Audiobook Download
Publisher: Windtree Press
Published: 01/18/2021
Categories: Fiction, Women, Literary Fiction, Romance, Contemporary Romance

Author: Fabienne Marsh
Narrator: Hope Newhouse
Unabridged: 6 hr 38 min
Format: Digital Audiobook Download
Publisher: Windtree Press
Published: 01/18/2021
Categories: Fiction, Women, Literary Fiction, Romance, Contemporary Romance
2.5 stars? Rounding up for some reasonable insight into grief. Otherwise a bit trite and predictable and just not that well done. This book was a little confusing.......more
If you are looking for a captivating book to kick off the new year, Juliette, Rising is a perfect choice. Not only is it beautifully written, but it tells a beautiful story as well, page after page. It is filled with humor, grief, joy and sadness as Juliette explores a new life after the death of he......more
First, I have to admit I don't read many literary novels--even ones with a lot of awards--because I'm usually disappointed in the naval-gazing of obviously upper-class characters with a life that is far too easy. However, Juliette, Rising is completely different from that type of novel. Juliette is a......more
It's strange to call a book about such dark and troubling events charming--but that's exactly what this is. I admired the author's skillful use of different forms (poems, journal entries, straight narration and more) and her light touch and humor. As I told her, I did have some quibbles. Coming from......more
2 1/2 stars. I'm not sure where I heard about this book - another author? a magazine article? Juliette moves from NY to Portland, Oregon to take a teaching job, and this story takes place over several months. It alternates between descriptions of what's happening at the moment and letters to her de......more