Facing the Light (Hardcover)

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Adele has been interviewed for WRITING MAGAZINE, CITY LIFE, and for the 'My Best Teacher' feature in TES and DAILY MAIL 'What Book?'. She was interviewed by R4 WOMAN'S HOUR and by Paul Blezzard of ONE WORD RADIO 'Between the Lines'. BBC CAMBS made it 'Book of the Week' and BBC WILTSHIRE and BBC KENT reviewed PN interviewed Adele from LBF 2002 and she contributed to BOOKSELLER Summer Reads 2003. 'The evident enjoyment and ease with which the author manipulates her material will give a lot of pleasure. Sympathetic and experienced, she knows just how to balance character with story and how to lure readers into her web' Elizabeth Buchan, SUNDAY TIMES 'Thankfully, Geras has not seen fit to jettison the techniques matersted in years of writing for a more demanding young audience. Plot and moral message ring crystal clear, and her adult characters, like teenage protagonists, feel the need to come of age; although they grow and change by grasping the nature of the past rather than by figuring out the present' Helen Falconer, THE GUARDIAN 'Glorious family story which takes place in the setting of an English country house in the lazy heat of late summer' HELLO 'An enjoyable and entertaining read from an accomplished storyteller' TIME OUT LONDON 'A wonderful story full of enchantment. I think it will sell like hot cakes' Tim Manderson, PUBLISHING NEWS 'Secrets and revelations are the order of the day in this gripping novel. ...You'll be hooked from the start, and when you've finished, you'll wish you hadn't' **** COMPANY 'Long-hidden secrets and passions come tumbling from the closet, changing the way family members perceive themselves and others. Geras assuredly draws the reader into this deeply involving grade A saga, which has a grip that's impossible to shake off' Fanny Blake, WOMAN & HOME 'A dramatic family epic that takes her out of the children's section and firmly into 'grown-up' fiction...The book's appeal is partly in this twisting storyline and partly in the shameless escapism of the milieu. In contrast to the darker elements of the narrative, the setting is classic Jilly Cooper - constant sunshine, a beautiful house and garden, enviable clothes and delicious food served at every opportunity' CITY LIFE 'It is a hugely enjoyable read, the perfect accompaniment to lazing in a bubble bath after a hard day at the office. If you like Wesley and Howard, or Binchy and Pilcher, you will love this book. Geras's publishers faith is right - this is about as good as popular fiction gets' THE SCOTSMAN 'Wonderfully evocative...beautifully crafted, it's a story to become immersed in' CHOICE 'Giving Rosamunde Pilcher's "The Shell Seekers" a run for its money...Her's are characters you cannot fail to care about' JEWISH CHRONICLE 'Adele Geras combines wonderful insight with some dark undertones' YOURS SUMMER SPECIAL 'This is an enthralling and beautifully writen mystery which maintains the sense of suspense through each spellbinding page. Exciting and moving in equal measure, it is destined to become a classic' GOOD BOOK GUIDE 'This is a beautiful chiaroscuro of a novel, filled with truly artistic detail and a well paced interwoven plot' ARMADILLO 'If you are looking for the perfect holiday read to keep you entranced for days, then this book is your best bet' JEWISH TELEGRAPH CITY LIFE - listed Waterstones launch and Borders Stockport event METRO NORTH - Q&A with Sophie Hannah & Adele Geras

Amy Matheson in the Scotsman.
A hugely enjoyable read...if you like Wesley and Howard or Binchy and Pilcher even, you will love this book....this is about as good as popular fiction gets.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews   12 of 13 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Compelling, thoughtful and warm, 25 Feb 2004 By  Sophie Masson (Armidale, New South Wales Australia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)       This review is from: Facing the Light (Paperback) This is a compelling, thoughtful and warm novel that makes for an eminently satisfying read. The action is set around the extended Walsh family which is gathering together to celebrate the 75th birthday of its matriarch, Leonora, at the family home, Willow Court, home also to the beautiful paintings of Leonora's artist father, Ethan Walsh. But all families have secrets, and the Walshes are no exception--and in the course of the visit, many hidden things will come to light, and darkness lifted from many hearts. The characters are so real and well-drawn that you feel you absolutely know them; the style is limpid, engaging, flowing, the plot tightly-structured yet subtly revealed. Though there is much unhappiness revealed, this is a very life-affirming, and love-affirming book, full of hope and forgiveness and a great compassion. It makes you glow inside. And the description of art, of the paintings themselves, and the feeling in them, is so vivid that you are sure you can see them there in front of your eyes. A delight of a read. Highly recommended. Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)   11 of 12 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Light up your life with 'Facing the LIght', 13 Mar 2003 By A Customer Adele Geras is a well-established and respected author who writes to a consistently high standard. This first adult novel, an adroit and delightful book, confirms the quality of her writing. All the best books have an enigma at their heart and this book has not just one but two revelations for the reader to anticipate and puzzle over. Willow Court,the country house in which the main events occur, permeates the book and has a personality in its' own right rather as Manderley does in 'Rebecca'. Adele Geras skillfully entices the reader, encouraging one to swiftly devour the book after the opening chapter, by suggesting and developing growing tensions, irregularities and questions. The carefully drawn characters take it turns to share centre stage and their perspectives are gradually shifted and changed as Geras moves the spotlight from one to another and constantly refocuses on their characters. This helps to heighten the tensions and the tight time scale of present day events is moved on by timely flashbacks. This is a book for a wide audience - those who love family sagas will have the pleasure of adding a new author to their reading list; readers who eagerly await new books from Adele Geras; those who read her outstanding novel for young adults, "Troy" and primarily those who like an absorbing, well written novel. This is a cracking read. Buy it! Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)   7 of 8 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Buy this book!, 4 April 2004 By A Customer This review is from: Facing the Light (Paperback) What a wonderful book this is! Great characters, believable dialogue and a weaving of storylines and times that gently ease us along to the conclusions the author draws. It is almost a mystery book, with clues and tempting glimpses into what happened in the past to affect the future. Buy this book and dedicate some time to just relaxing into another world. I am very impressed and will certainly be hoping for more adult works from this author. I loved it and you will too - I guarantee it! Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this) Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review › See all 6 customer reviews...		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars I could not put this down! I loved this book, I think it is my favourite of the year so far! I love books set in country houses with eccentric families and mysteries and long-kept secrets; this book has all... Read more Published 7 months ago by Dot 5.0 out of 5 stars Secrets and Lies What an excellent read! I thoroughly agree with all the previous reviewers about the merits of this book. Read more Published on 31 Aug 2006 by P. Burt 4.0 out of 5 stars Absorbing,enjoyable read. I really enjoyed this book. The characters were totally believable and the story was really engrossing.I couldn't put it down. Read more Published on 1 April 2005 by susiebe Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews › See all 6 customer reviews...

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