Dreaming in Technicolor
The Sequel to Dreaming in Black & White
by Laura Jensen Walker
Exuberant, warm, real, refreshing are
all words that come to mind after finishing Dreaming in Technicolor.
The protagonist, Phoebe Grant, is a slightly overweight, Christian
thirty-something who doesn't want to be single anymore. She's recently
begun dating a wonderful man and is anxious to spend Christmas and
New Years with him, when he's called home to England after his father
suffers a heart attack. Without her new beau on her arm, Phoebe tries
to be strong but it's not easy; especially when her best friend calls
to announce she got engaged. Phoebe grapples with being supportive
and happy for her friend, while she's jealous at the same time.
Add an elderly friend of Phoebe's
who's found her stride since retirement and has become a world traveler,
and Phoebe begins a fantastic adventure in England where she learns
who she is and where she's going.
This book provides a fun romp
through England as well as portraying the struggles of real Christian
women. Unlike secular chic-lit, where everyone is hopping in and
out of bed with each other, Phoebe approaches her potential relationships
with a healthy dose of attraction but also with self control. Her
character quirks and flaws make her an endearing and unforgettable
character and the descriptions of England will swallow you up and
not let you out until you turn the last page. I stayed up well past
my bedtime because I couldn't bear to put the book down until I
knew what Phoebe was going to do and whether she would get the man. |
The Book |
WestBow Press |
September 2005 |
Advanced Readers Copy (trade paper) |
0-8499-4524-0 |
Christian Chic Lit |
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