"Every Word Unsaid," by Kimberly Duffy
Augusta Travers has spent the last three years avoiding the stifling expectations of New York society and her family's constant disappointment. As the nation's most fearless--and reviled--columnist, Gussie travels the country with her Kodak camera and spins stories for women unable to leave hearth and home. But when her adventurous nature lands her in the middle of a scandal, an opportunity to leave America offers the perfect escape.
Arriving in India, she expects only a nice visit with childhood friends, siblings Catherine and Gabriel, and escapades that will further her career. Instead, she finds herself facing a plague epidemic, confusion over Gabriel's sudden appeal, and the realization that what she wants from life is changing. But slowing down means facing all the hurts of her past that she's long been trying to outrun. And that may be an undertaking too great even for her.
The way Kimberly describes India in her books makes you feel as though you are right there with all the characters in the book. It is her strong point I think where her writing is concerned. She can describe a scene and you can visualize it right away. I also like how she incorporates so many historical facts within the book, so you are learning something as you read.
On a more negative side though, I found the book difficult to immerse myself into until Augusta finally lands in India. The story picked up from that point and became more interesting; at least for me.
The one thing I took from this book was how words that are said to you throughout your life can have a negative impact on your life. If those same words are repeated to you on a regular basis, those words can hurt you mentally and you have to work hard to rid yourself of them.
Stars out of 5 : 4 I found the book very hard to get into at the beginning. It felt as though it was too long of an introduction to the characters. India was a delight as always and the relationship between Gussie and Specs was perfect and very believable. Well worth reading.
"Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc.
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