First Reviews of Wildflowers Are In

Author Delores FriedmanPosted on

Wildflowers my debut novel is getting its first reviews. This story about the power and perils of friendship follows three women—Camille, Jewel, and Saundra—across several decades as they confront issues of family, abuse, love, ambition, and race.

The first reviews are in! Kirkus Review says of Wildflowers:

“Friedman (Ian’s Pet, 1991, etc.) writes a multilayered account of these three women’s lives that pays close attention to setting, character development, and history. Camille is particularly well-drawn, as when she’s shown to be thoughtfully indecisive about her relationship with Coleman. Engaging reflections on issues of race, such as interracial dating, give the novel a strong social underpi nning….A solid historical novel with engaging characters.”

Here is what first readers have said on Amazon

5.0 out of 5 starsA real page-turner!!!
ByReader 17on December 6, 2017
Format: Paperback|Verified Purchase
This book draws you immediately into the lives of the three central characters, Camille, Saundra and Jewel. The characters are so well developed that I felt that I was in their heads and could really hear their thoughts. Because the author’s use of language is superb, I felt that each character spoke with such true emotion and so clearly that I knew each of them in a very real way. The story of their friendship allowed me to recall my own relationships and how some grow stronger while others weaken and fade as time progresses. I found myself rethinking all of my friendships with women throughout my college years and beyond — just as Camille did during the story.
Also, since the story begins in the 60’s, and that whole decade was so well described in the book, it, too, came alive to me again and brought back my own experiences. This novel is a real page-turner; it is simply a great read!
5.0 out of 5 starsI can hardly express how wonderful I thought it was
ByAmazon Customeron November 29, 2017
Format: Kindle Edition|Verified Purchase
. I can hardly express how wonderful I thought it was! First and foremost, I enjoyed it. Every page held my interest. The story flowed and I had a hard time putting it down. You have a unique voice and the characters were richly and deeply portrayed. Truly, as fine a novel as I have ever read. And of course, I got nostalgic during the ‘60s in NY parts.
Get a preview of the first chapters using the take a Look Inside feature on Amazon at http://ViewBook.at/wildflowers.
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