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Kirkus calls Strum...
"A beautifully written, engrossing family epic..." Kirkus Reviews (Oct. 3, 2013)
Strum is a great read! Awesome!
The latest reviews for Strum (Paperback):
"Awesome, passionate, moving saga. So well written that you feel you are right there. The imagery painted with Young's words is fantastic!" By E. Dempsey (Nov. 15, 2013)
"As a fan of travel, history, sociology and music, I loved it. Thanks for taking me along on your journey through hundreds of years, to Quebec, Paris, Chang Rai and Kathmandu, introducing me to complex and compelling characters and reminding me of the power of music. Two thumbs up!" By K. Koga (Nov. 4, 2013)
Strum
"Awesome, passionate, moving saga. So well written that you feel you are right there. The imagery painted with Young's words is fantastic!" By E. Dempsey (Nov. 15, 2013)
"As a fan of travel, history, sociology and music, I loved it. Thanks for taking me along on your journey through hundreds of years, to Quebec, Paris, Chang Rai and Kathmandu, introducing me to complex and compelling characters and reminding me of the power of music. Two thumbs up!" By K. Koga (Nov. 4, 2013)
Strum
The perfect gift for the TRAVEL, MUSIC and/or HISTORY LOVER on your list!!!
Buy STRUM NOW in time for CHRISTMAS! A great gift for the TRAVEL, MUSIC and/or HISTORY LOVER on your list!!! Strum is available now on Amazon.com or Barnes&Noble.com (Discount Paperback $17.30/Kindle: $7.99). Order them now in time for Thanksgiving or Christmas. Or contact me and I will give you a 10% DISCOUNT for orders of 3 or more! HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!
The reviews say it all:
"Awesome, passionate, moving saga. So well written that you feel you are right there!" By Elizabeth D. (Amazon Nov. 15)
"Thanks for taking me along on your journey through hundreds of years, to Quebec, Paris, Chang Rai and Kathmandu... Two thumbs up!" By Kevin K. (Facebook, Nov. 4)
"A beautifully written, engrossing family epic..." Kirkus Reviews
"Young's intense focus on the natural world provides imagery of glistening beauty..." Publisher's Weekly Review
"A mesmerizing story you can't stop reading." The New York Review of Books
"... full of mystical marvels. A bit of fantasy I do always appreciate and your novel has a good amount of that.... full of glamour, fascinating locations and the pepper of a bit of sex always good addition..." Charles A. (Sept.16)
"A sweeping debut of enduring but tragic love..." Pasadena Now
"A rich, human, spiritual, and magical tale... an audacious and marvelous first novel." The Fairy Poet of New York
"The language, the small details create a scene that is rich with images... highly recommend it." American Library Association
"Whenever I come to the end of a good book, I find myself feeling sad that this pleasure is almost over. This is one of these books... I know I shall read it again in the very near future." A. Mokhtarzadeh (Amazon)
Strum: A Novel is available now on Amazon.com or Barnes&Noble.com (Discount Paperback $17.30; Kindle: $7.99)
Strum
The reviews say it all:
"Awesome, passionate, moving saga. So well written that you feel you are right there!" By Elizabeth D. (Amazon Nov. 15)
"Thanks for taking me along on your journey through hundreds of years, to Quebec, Paris, Chang Rai and Kathmandu... Two thumbs up!" By Kevin K. (Facebook, Nov. 4)
"A beautifully written, engrossing family epic..." Kirkus Reviews
"Young's intense focus on the natural world provides imagery of glistening beauty..." Publisher's Weekly Review
"A mesmerizing story you can't stop reading." The New York Review of Books
"... full of mystical marvels. A bit of fantasy I do always appreciate and your novel has a good amount of that.... full of glamour, fascinating locations and the pepper of a bit of sex always good addition..." Charles A. (Sept.16)
"A sweeping debut of enduring but tragic love..." Pasadena Now
"A rich, human, spiritual, and magical tale... an audacious and marvelous first novel." The Fairy Poet of New York
"The language, the small details create a scene that is rich with images... highly recommend it." American Library Association
"Whenever I come to the end of a good book, I find myself feeling sad that this pleasure is almost over. This is one of these books... I know I shall read it again in the very near future." A. Mokhtarzadeh (Amazon)
Strum: A Novel is available now on Amazon.com or Barnes&Noble.com (Discount Paperback $17.30; Kindle: $7.99)
Strum
Strum giveaway beats previous record @ 1,366 requests!
Strum giveaway closes in 1 hour - 1,366 requests for the book! Get it while you can, and good luck!
"A rich, human, spiritual and magical tale of family, love, struggle and redemption... an audacious and marvelous first novel!" The Fairy Poet
"... a beautifully written, engrossing family epic..." Kirkus Reviews
STRUM is an intricate cross-cultural tale with warm, compassionate and ultimately human characters that seek self-understanding and love in hopes of finding something fulfilling and true in themselves. Each fascinating character discovers along the path the inevitable hardships of passionate love, cultural boundaries, surprise, slighted expectations, and heartbreak, before experiencing redemption.
"A rich, human, spiritual and magical tale of family, love, struggle and redemption... an audacious and marvelous first novel!" The Fairy Poet
"... a beautifully written, engrossing family epic..." Kirkus Reviews
STRUM is an intricate cross-cultural tale with warm, compassionate and ultimately human characters that seek self-understanding and love in hopes of finding something fulfilling and true in themselves. Each fascinating character discovers along the path the inevitable hardships of passionate love, cultural boundaries, surprise, slighted expectations, and heartbreak, before experiencing redemption.
