Official Review: Paris, Adrift by Vanda Writer
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Official Review: Paris, Adrift by Vanda Writer
There is scary knowledge. The knowledge of giving pain to another person. The experience of taking the life of a being. Knowledge about war and suffering. However, some of us may dread some information. But when we finally get it, we realize it is not as terrible as we previously thought. This is my impression after I’ve read Paris, Adrift by Vanda Writer. I sensed a profoundly loving scribe in Vanda. A person filled with love. The kind that just wants to see and feel happiness. It’s weird but logical and understandable.
The book starts with bustling activity when Alice and Juliana are boarding the SS United States on their way to Paris. The chit chat, the girlie talk, and mannerisms will make you think you are that silent companion among the best of friends. Alice or Al is Juliana’s manager, who is also in love with her. And is planning to re-launch her music career in Paris primarily because Paris is a bit lenient on homosexuality than New York. This was 1955. For about a year, Al and Juliana have kept their relationship under wraps.
However, during the trip, Al is approached by one Mr. Dan Schuyler, who knows of their secret. To keep it, Juliana needs to sign a contract for a musical. Before they dock in Paris, the whole plan was crumbling down before it even started. Who told Mr. Schuyler about the relationship? Will Juliana sign the contract? Will this relationship last? What about Juliana's husband, Richard Styles? I got to like every character in the book and loved how they felt toward one another. Genuine feelings being expressed with utmost devotion and selflessness show how hard it is to ignore good intentions over sexual preferences.
You may wonder how does one feel so strongly about something that seems so irrelevant? Some parts of this book may make you feel like there is misplaced anger that can also be seen in our daily lives towards homosexuals. Especially in Africa. However, I would like to commend how Vanda arranged the book and narrated the plot. So delicate and lovely. The French culture made the story even richer and sophisticated.
I rate Paris, Adrift by Vanda Writer 4 out of 4 stars because of careful planning, superb writing style, and exceptional editing. I simply loved the book wholly. All those open-minded adult readers who do not fear to cross over and learn about new choices in life, get a glimpse into an aspect of life that may seem strange but is full of love, care, and dedication can get this book on their shelves. Younger adults should keep away from this book.
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