Review: Limelight by Melody Carlson

Claudette Fioré used to turn heads and break hearts. She relished the glamorous Hollywood lifestyle because she had what it takes: money, youth, fame, and above all, beauty. But age has withered that beauty, and a crooked accountant has taken her wealth, leaving the proud widow penniless and alone.
Armed with stubbornness and sarcasm, Claudette returns to her shabby little hometown and her estranged sister. Slowly, she makes friends. She begins to see her old life in a new light. For the first time, Claudette Fioré questions her own values and finds herself wondering if it’s too late to change.

 

My Review:

At first I was a bit bored through the beginning of the book. For several reasons (1) The main character is in her 80’s and I just couldn’t connect to that age group, (2) The story moved really slow in the beginning, and (3) the main character was very stuck up and snobby. I just don’t like that character flaw. But as I pushed through you see the changes that this character makes.

She goes through some tough circumstances and as she reflects on her past and works through her present situation you see so much more. It was a good story once I got into it and I enjoyed it immensly. Melody has proven herself an excellent writer once again.

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*Book provided by Waterbrook Multnomah for review*