Synopsis (taken from Amazon)
NEW YORK IS THE BACKDROP FOR A FAMILY CHRISTMAS FULL OF COMPLICATED MEMORIES AND NEW PERSPECTIVES
The adventure continues… In his second novel—another collection of beautifully written and illustrated stories—Emil takes us through perilous, sometimes humorous, and always fascinating tales of a past and present that seamlessly intertwine to create a personal narrative that will resonate with every reader.
…“The snow-flaked, fog-bound skyline of Manhattan loomed out at him as though through a powerful magnifying glass. His family had been promised a suite from which they could “experience the breathtaking vista of magnificent skyscrapers while sipping champagne from your balcony.” No skyline could be perceived. The giant buildings stood so terrifyingly close that they obliterated any sense of perspective. Through the swirling maelstrom, row upon row of offices soared to dizzying heights, bringing on such claustrophobia that he had to turn his back to retain his balance…”
Review
I have never been to New York, but the descriptions made me feel like I was there. I am all too familiar with the cold of Canada, and the author again does a great job describing those chilling details.
Each chapter gives us a glimpse into the present and past of a life that has (like all lives) ups and downs. Throughout the book, I kept returning to the thought, ‘The family you chose can be better than the one born.’ This book really shows how that can be true and pulls at the heartstrings.
A wonderfully unique feature of this book was the Beautiful illustrations at the end of each chapter and the author’s notes. As a visual person, I appreciated the intricacies of the illustrations.
If you enjoy a story about the ups and downs of life intertwined between past and present, this is a great read.
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