Book review by Barbara Avon - Tell Me You Love Me by Kathleen Stone
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As someone who was born in the 70s and stared dewy-eyed at the television set as Keith Partridge seduced us with song, I couldn't wait to dive into "Tell Me You Love Me" by Kathleen Stone. I almost didn't read the last page, wishing the story would never end. You would think that a book of this length (600 pages) would seem long and drawn-out, but the exact opposite took place. It's like when you're binging your favourite Netflix show, only to realize that you've watched an entire 10 episode season and long for more.
This is a book about familial love. It's a book filled with tragedy. It's a book that will transport you back in time. It is a book that will make you FEEL. April (lovingly dubbed "Ape" by her step-brother August (Auggie) is a tragic heroine. There were times when I wish I could guide her through her tortured life, and times when I wanted to hold her and whisper that everything would be okay.
What is this book about? Two child stars in 1970s Hollywood is the easy answer. It's so much more than that, however. It's a look into the human psyche. It explores some dark themes, causing the reader to clutch at their heart, and fall off their chair. It will get under your skin.
Everyone should read this book. It's a classic in the making, and Stone's use of language and expert writing will make you feel as if you're in the room with these characters.
This is the first book I read by Stone, and I have already purchased her other novels. "Tell Me You Love Me" -I do. I really do.++
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