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Summary: A refreshing novel
Review: Disturbed over a recent death, New England Professor Jane Cook steps out of her apartment to see the package on the floor next to the Times. She picks it up noticing the fountain pen ink used on the mailing address. She figures it came from Alex though there is no return address. However, Jane quickly realizes that the package was sent from New York five days ago and Alex is and has been in France. When she opens it up she finds an unbound manuscript title THE STORY OF JANE.
Stunned and unable to resist, Jane begins to read her biography over the last decade or so in great detail. The writings describe her professional climb up the academic ladder and her personal descent down the personal stairwell. Though not arguing over events or people, Jane questions the feelings the anonymous author assigns her actions and reactions. Jane wonders who could know so much about what happened to her.
Though the mystery of the anonymous author adds a sense of suspense, the theme of THE STORY OF JANE focuses on a contemporary woman's struggles in life. Readers see Jane through the biographer's bias especially when Jane challenges the interpretation of her feelings at the time, a historiographer's delight especially when Jane implicitly agrees with the author on the events. Still, the audience will have to accept the concept that someone can write a detailed life on someone else who is not readily documented in the media. Better yet, fans of contemporary women's fiction are the audience who will enjoy this tale.
Harriet Klausner
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Summary: It blew me away....
Review: I had no time to read an entire book on the afternoon I picked up "The Story of Jane". I made the time, however, to finish. This is a stunning novel. As a professor, I related to her character in ways that others might not, but the mix of intrigue, emotion, and beautiful writing should be embraced by all. Upon finishing it, I called several too-well-read friends and told them to buy it immediately. As someone who reads far too many books for a living, this one became a priority. I loved it, that's all.
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Summary: It blew me away....
Review: I had no time to read an entire book on the afternoon I picked up "The Story of Jane". I made the time, however, to finish. This is a stunning novel. As a professor, I related to her character in ways that others might not, but the mix of intrigue, emotion, and beautiful writing should be embraced by all. Upon finishing it, I called several too-well-read friends and told them to buy it immediately. As someone who reads far too many books for a living, this one became a priority. I loved it, that's all.
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Summary: It blew me away....
Review: I was really excited to order this book because the plot line sounded so interesting. I must say that although the basis of the story was pretty good, the book never quite made a point. The book seemed very superficial, I could never quite "feel" any of the characters (even the lead character, Jane). I don't really know what could have made it better (since I don't pretend to be a writer). But it just felt like something was missing. If it was a book I borrowed from someone I wouldn't have minded, as it wasn't terrible, but I wouldn't recommend putting out good money on this book. If your life is busy and you don't have alot of time to read, I would recommend spending your reading time on a better book.
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Summary: This was okay.
Review: I was really excited to order this book because the plot line sounded so interesting. I must say that although the basis of the story was pretty good, the book never quite made a point. The book seemed very superficial, I could never quite "feel" any of the characters (even the lead character, Jane). I don't really know what could have made it better (since I don't pretend to be a writer). But it just felt like something was missing. If it was a book I borrowed from someone I wouldn't have minded, as it wasn't terrible, but I wouldn't recommend putting out good money on this book. If your life is busy and you don't have alot of time to read, I would recommend spending your reading time on a better book.
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