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A chance meeting on a train, and two lives changed forever . . .
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Sebastian, at 17, has never eaten pizza, never been to school, never even hung out with other kids. He rides the subway at night to escape his father's strict, possessive parenting.
Maria, 22 and mother to two young children, has just lost her job. Afraid to confess to her violent boyfriend, Maria resorts to riding the subway when he thinks she's at work.
And then one night, on an empty train, Sebastian and Maria make eye contact . . .
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
It's not often that I'm so compelled to write a review of a book I've read as I am with "Chasing Windmills." Hyde, author of several of my favorite adult and young adult novels, has hit a pitch-perfect emotional note with this, her latest story.
With each successive novel, Hyde creates an increasingly rich emotional backdrop against which she displays her true talent: drawing characters that are at once simple in their honesty and their flaws, and tremendously complex in the situations and emotional intensity their choices push them into. It's exciting to see a skilled writer continue to grow into her craft, as Hyde does with style and a deft heart in "Windmills."
Like "Love in the Present Tense," we're presented with characters who have been marginalized in their own lives, and whom are inevitably drawn to one another with sometimes disastrous results. Using the story of Romeo and Juliet, and subsequently the characters in "West Side Story" as the melody around which Hyde constructs her word symphony, "Windmills" hits its stride about a quarter of the way in and does not slow down until the very last page.
Not only was I forced to stop several times so that I could absorb the complex beauty of the story and the writing, but found myself returning to several chapters to re-read them so as not to miss a single thing. More than once, "Windmills" brought tears to my eyes. Hyde is an unfailing expert at creating a story that immediately resonates on every level, hits every emotional button, and makes me feel like a better person having read her writing. "Chasing Windmills" goes on my top ten list of favorite reads.
With each successive novel, Hyde creates an increasingly rich emotional backdrop against which she displays her true talent: drawing characters that are at once simple in their honesty and their flaws, and tremendously complex in the situations and emotional intensity their choices push them into. It's exciting to see a skilled writer continue to grow into her craft, as Hyde does with style and a deft heart in "Windmills."
Like "Love in the Present Tense," we're presented with characters who have been marginalized in their own lives, and whom are inevitably drawn to one another with sometimes disastrous results. Using the story of Romeo and Juliet, and subsequently the characters in "West Side Story" as the melody around which Hyde constructs her word symphony, "Windmills" hits its stride about a quarter of the way in and does not slow down until the very last page.
Not only was I forced to stop several times so that I could absorb the complex beauty of the story and the writing, but found myself returning to several chapters to re-read them so as not to miss a single thing. More than once, "Windmills" brought tears to my eyes. Hyde is an unfailing expert at creating a story that immediately resonates on every level, hits every emotional button, and makes me feel like a better person having read her writing. "Chasing Windmills" goes on my top ten list of favorite reads.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I'm a big Catherine Ryan Hyde fan (have been since Love in the Present Tense) so I always expect great things from her and she never lets me down - Chasing Windmills was no exception. This is a moving and emotional novel and I loved every page of it.
There's something about the relationship between Sebastian and Maria that is completely captivating - I wanted to know what was going to happen to them, do they get their happy ending despite the references to Romeo and Juilet and West Side Story!? In fact, all the relationships are elegantly portrayed and even though the novel explores so many issues, the writing is so unassuming that its depth is quite surprising. The story is simply told, the characters appear very real and there was enough going on in terms of plot to keep me satisfied.
Actually, I was more than satisfied! It's a wonderful, wonderful read and I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone who's a fan of well-written and engaging novels.
There's something about the relationship between Sebastian and Maria that is completely captivating - I wanted to know what was going to happen to them, do they get their happy ending despite the references to Romeo and Juilet and West Side Story!? In fact, all the relationships are elegantly portrayed and even though the novel explores so many issues, the writing is so unassuming that its depth is quite surprising. The story is simply told, the characters appear very real and there was enough going on in terms of plot to keep me satisfied.
Actually, I was more than satisfied! It's a wonderful, wonderful read and I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone who's a fan of well-written and engaging novels.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I am a big fan of Catherine Ryan Hyde's novels having read her Richard and Judy book club title Love in the Present Tense. Since then I have read all her books and they just keep getting better.
Chasing Windmills is a beautifully told, emotional and brilliantly engaging story about two people who spend their nights riding the New York subway. Each has something in their lives they wish to escape. The journey they go on together is compellingly described in the author's trademark simple style. I defy anyone not to be moved by this story.
A book I will be recommending to all of my friends.
Chasing Windmills is a beautifully told, emotional and brilliantly engaging story about two people who spend their nights riding the New York subway. Each has something in their lives they wish to escape. The journey they go on together is compellingly described in the author's trademark simple style. I defy anyone not to be moved by this story.
A book I will be recommending to all of my friends.
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another great book
Also bought this book by the same author as Paying Back. Good quick service and i thoroughly enjoyed it. Will be buying more.
Published 11 days ago by Catriona from Tullibody
not for me.....
I found myself reading the story just waiting for something to happen, which it did not. I really wanted to enjoy this book but unfortunatley I just couldn't get into the book. Read more
Published 1 month ago by bright star
Not as good as expected
Love in the Present Tense is one of my all-time favourite novels so I knew that Chasing Windmills would at least be well written and gripping. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Bajan Girl
A moving story
This is a really well written book. It is from the points of view of two very differnt people and it follows a jounrey they go on together. Read more
Published 11 months ago by V. Franklin
An enjoyable read, good holiday book
I like this writer and have enjoyed several of her books. A good story but didn't top When I Found You.
Published on 28 Mar 2010 by B VIGLIENGHI
Chasing Windmills review
This book is very well written and gripping - you can feel the fear and tension of the main characters. Read more
Published on 7 Feb 2010 by Julie Sutton
Another gem
I love Catherine Ryan Hyde's books.This was no exception; beautifully told with a haunting mood. Her books are emotional as was this but I like this! Read more
Published on 23 July 2009 by love reading
A beautiful book
For some reason I had put this book on my shelf for things I've already read, and came across it when I was looking for something else. Read more
Published on 12 July 2009 by Mrs. S. R. Wray
A Story of Letting Go
Two people, both trapped and both scared meet whilst riding the subway at night. The story follows them over the next few weeks as they decide what to do about their lives - how... Read more
Published on 17 Dec 2008 by Lincs Reader
Pure escapism from beginning to end
This is a beautifully told, heart-warming and funny novel, in which Catherine Ryan Hyde explores the fine line between loving and possessing, and shows us how two people trapped by... Read more
Published on 3 Nov 2008 by Carol Seddon
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