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See Through
IS NOT SEEING THE SAME AS NOT WANTING TO SEE?With a shock Fleur discovers she's become she's not the only one either!Meanwhile her family is falling apart. She can't do anything about it. Communication is they can neither see nor hear her.Fleur's life is out of control and she's furious.
300 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 8, 2008
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About the author
Catherine Kirby
4 booksI live in the beautiful West Country with my husband and daughter. It's a very inspiring place to live with rolling hills and crystal clear rivers and streams. We have been here only five years but love the place, the people and the pace of life.
Although I'm now retired, I've worked in a number of jobs: secretary, shop assistant, negotiator in an estate agents, and a Relate counsellor. All of these have given me different perspectives on life and on people.
Writing has always been a passion for me. I started with short stories, poems and haikus and finally found myself writing a novel. It was exciting to see it grow and take shape. I had no idea where it would take me. I just followed the muse and did lots of research. Once I reached those magical words 'The End', I was overjoyed. Then the real work of editing and rewriting began. I enjoyed the whole experience and hope my readers will enjoy the result.
Both my books are about families, but very different ones. My first book, SARI CASTE, is set in Calcutta and Darjeeling. Nothing like Devon, I hear you say. True. Yet human beings everywhere have emotions, needs, desires and dreams. (More about this in the section on the novel.) This book is available from Amazon.
My second book, SEE THROUGH, is set somewhere in England, in a small town. Again, the novel is about a family at odds, but in this story the main character faces the unusual obstacle of becoming invisible!
Although I'm now retired, I've worked in a number of jobs: secretary, shop assistant, negotiator in an estate agents, and a Relate counsellor. All of these have given me different perspectives on life and on people.
Writing has always been a passion for me. I started with short stories, poems and haikus and finally found myself writing a novel. It was exciting to see it grow and take shape. I had no idea where it would take me. I just followed the muse and did lots of research. Once I reached those magical words 'The End', I was overjoyed. Then the real work of editing and rewriting began. I enjoyed the whole experience and hope my readers will enjoy the result.
Both my books are about families, but very different ones. My first book, SARI CASTE, is set in Calcutta and Darjeeling. Nothing like Devon, I hear you say. True. Yet human beings everywhere have emotions, needs, desires and dreams. (More about this in the section on the novel.) This book is available from Amazon.
My second book, SEE THROUGH, is set somewhere in England, in a small town. Again, the novel is about a family at odds, but in this story the main character faces the unusual obstacle of becoming invisible!
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May 2, 2012
I started reading it, thinking it was a good idea. What would it be like to be invisible..
but it was just weird
Take out the "English/British" terms, I couldnt understand it. A family that allowed the mom to the oldest daughter to 'hang out' with them, but not tell the now teenager daughter its her mom? And then a phantom pregnancy - & then the invisible stuff because you have a 'colour' as the last name?
I couldnt take anymore.
Made it to the 5th chapter & just said "I give up"
It may have had a fantastic ending that wrapped it all up - but I couldnt get there.
but it was just weird
Take out the "English/British" terms, I couldnt understand it. A family that allowed the mom to the oldest daughter to 'hang out' with them, but not tell the now teenager daughter its her mom? And then a phantom pregnancy - & then the invisible stuff because you have a 'colour' as the last name?
I couldnt take anymore.
Made it to the 5th chapter & just said "I give up"
It may have had a fantastic ending that wrapped it all up - but I couldnt get there.
August 28, 2013
This is the second book I have read from this author. It is a completely different reading experience compared to Sari Cast; a totally different genre, but strangely enjoyable.
Fleur Grove (nee Purple) is a troubled character. Suffering a psychotic break, she finds herself having an out of body experience. I found this character to be a woman suffering with self esteem issues, and a narrow minded focus on one thing - having a baby. I'm not sure I liked her at first.
I must admit that I struggled to sympathize with this character, but as I read the story I began to like her more. This is a morality tale of sorts. There is more truth in the old saying, "No-one hears good things about themselves when they eavesdrop." Being invisible can shine the light on faults and flaws that you never realised you had. Fleur goes through a personal journey of discovery. I really liked meeting a few of the other "invisible's". Black is a bit of a ladies man, Grey is a grey haired granny and Silver seems to be quite important and in charge of the "colours".
This story is told from two points of view, that of Fleur's and her husband's, Sean. Watching these two characters struggle to deal with their own problems, and grow from the experience, was inspirational. However, I had one favourite character, Dylan. He is a cheeky seven year old. I fell in love with his cuteness!
Catherine Kirby has written an intriguing tale. Unfortunately, although beautifully written, I found that some of the scenes seemed to drag. I did enjoy the story though, and will consider reading another book written by this author.
I recommend this book if you love chick lit, contemporary fiction or fantasy genres. - Lynn Worton
Fleur Grove (nee Purple) is a troubled character. Suffering a psychotic break, she finds herself having an out of body experience. I found this character to be a woman suffering with self esteem issues, and a narrow minded focus on one thing - having a baby. I'm not sure I liked her at first.
I must admit that I struggled to sympathize with this character, but as I read the story I began to like her more. This is a morality tale of sorts. There is more truth in the old saying, "No-one hears good things about themselves when they eavesdrop." Being invisible can shine the light on faults and flaws that you never realised you had. Fleur goes through a personal journey of discovery. I really liked meeting a few of the other "invisible's". Black is a bit of a ladies man, Grey is a grey haired granny and Silver seems to be quite important and in charge of the "colours".
This story is told from two points of view, that of Fleur's and her husband's, Sean. Watching these two characters struggle to deal with their own problems, and grow from the experience, was inspirational. However, I had one favourite character, Dylan. He is a cheeky seven year old. I fell in love with his cuteness!
Catherine Kirby has written an intriguing tale. Unfortunately, although beautifully written, I found that some of the scenes seemed to drag. I did enjoy the story though, and will consider reading another book written by this author.
I recommend this book if you love chick lit, contemporary fiction or fantasy genres. - Lynn Worton
September 24, 2012
Fleur's marriage is in a rut. She believes the longed-for baby girl she is carrying will put new life into her relationship and complete her family. So when she discovers that she has been experiencing a phantom pregnancy her whole world is turned upside down. The shock throws her into a different state of being where nothing is trustworthy any more. Oh, and she also seems to have become invisible.....
This is Catherine Kirby's second novel and is written with all the fluency and accuracy of Sari Caste, but the subject matter could not have been more different. Here Catherine explores the opportunities offered by invisibility to understand the world and your place within it. Fleur's experience is painful and confusing, but it also brings her new friends and helps her recognise her own talents and inner strength.
The plot is original and expertly presented.
A fascinating, thought-provoking and inspiring book.
This is Catherine Kirby's second novel and is written with all the fluency and accuracy of Sari Caste, but the subject matter could not have been more different. Here Catherine explores the opportunities offered by invisibility to understand the world and your place within it. Fleur's experience is painful and confusing, but it also brings her new friends and helps her recognise her own talents and inner strength.
The plot is original and expertly presented.
A fascinating, thought-provoking and inspiring book.
May 25, 2012
Desperate for a daughter, Fleur is devastated when she discovers she’s had a phantom pregnancy and goes into a decline. While still in hospital, she becomes invisible and is able to leave her real body behind and meet up with others like her. These people have two things in common: they’ve suffered great setbacks and they all have colours as their surnames.
Fleur is known as Purple (her maiden name) and while in her invisible state the only person she can communicate with – apart from the Colours – is her young son. We see her husband trying to cope and I rather liked this side of the tale, though the family set-up is rather peculiar, which left me wondering why she put up with it in the first place.
This story’s premise is unique but I admit I found it difficult to suspend belief in order to enjoy it as much as I wanted to – of course, that could just be me.
Fleur is known as Purple (her maiden name) and while in her invisible state the only person she can communicate with – apart from the Colours – is her young son. We see her husband trying to cope and I rather liked this side of the tale, though the family set-up is rather peculiar, which left me wondering why she put up with it in the first place.
This story’s premise is unique but I admit I found it difficult to suspend belief in order to enjoy it as much as I wanted to – of course, that could just be me.
January 20, 2013
What an original idea! I really enjoyed Sari Caste and the compassion the author displayed in that shone through this book too. A very different setting in prosaic suburbia but the challenges faced there are just as difficult as those on the Indian continent even though, or because, they are self inflicted. A phantom pregnancy leads Fleur to crisis point from where she escapes into a parallel reality. This enables her to witness the people in her life coping without her. She begins to understand the situation from their perspective - a clever ploy by the author - maybe we all need to do that in our lives from time to time! Seeing her problems from other's view points enables Fleur to understand the complexity of relationships and therefore to heal them. It is an interesting introspective journey and a thought provoking one.
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