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Another Sunset
David is a kind drifter who settles in the small Texas town of Westville. His sense, empathy, and awareness are well received by the residents as they welcome and befriend him. He helps a small local girl try to realize her dream and excites and energizes the whole town. The local reporter unravels the mystery of his travels and discovers why he is on his journey. Then, lives change as fate takes a critical turn...
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346 pages, Paperback
First published November 1, 2014
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September 12, 2015
I had 5 hours on trains today and the last hour, as I was finishing this book, I was desperately trying not to shed too many tears but was failing and attracting the attention of a sweet old lady sitting opposite to me, who enquired if everything was all right! I explained that I was reading a fabulous book but that it had become terribly sad towards the end.
I really enjoyed this book and it was fun to read something that had no violence, sex or even swearing, which I couldn't put down. From the beginning it was evident there would be a revelation about the main character at some point and when it came it led to those tears.
Great characters and a heart warming read. Makes you think about how you live your life!
I really enjoyed this book and it was fun to read something that had no violence, sex or even swearing, which I couldn't put down. From the beginning it was evident there would be a revelation about the main character at some point and when it came it led to those tears.
Great characters and a heart warming read. Makes you think about how you live your life!
March 3, 2015
I have to point out that there were a few flaws with this book. For example, a truck driver says he always drives hundreds of miles out of his way to visit the small city. Unless he is an owner-operator, he isn't allowed by his company to deviate that much from his route.
There are a few problems with "head hopping"--the POV of the characters shift incorrectly. There were a few verb confusions and fundamental grammar mistakes that made it seem a bit amateurish at times.
The dialogue also didn't have a natural feel. There were no Texas-isms, no accents, and no difference in the way they talked. Consider that this is the deep South (a few miles from the US/Mex border), there should have been MANY more Mexican/Latino characters than just the one.
The actions were often at odds with the words. For example, one of the characters says something nice to another, then smirks. Perhaps it's just the verb confusion, but "smirk" is not usually associated with "nice".
One thing that really irked me is how the writer copied the stories VERBATIM at the end. One of the characters interviews people, and they tell their stories three times--each time with EXACTLY the same words. The way a story is told to a friend is not the same as it's told to a reporter or on live TV, so it felt like the author got lazy and just copy-pasted that bit.
And yet, despite all of these issues, I can't help but give it a 4-star rating. I opened the book expecting it to be a lot like many of the other "helpful drifter" (such as the book Joshua by Joseph Girzone), and it definitely had a lot of that feel. Yet the main character, David, was down to earth, real, and a guy you can't help but like. Despite the fact that the author alludes WAY too much to his "secret past", it's still easy to keep reading the story.
Then there was the ending. I expected to be disappointed by the ending, but I couldn't help but get a lump in my throat as I read it--a reaction I did NOT expect. Definitely a touching, moving ending, and for that, I must give it a high rating.
There are a few problems with "head hopping"--the POV of the characters shift incorrectly. There were a few verb confusions and fundamental grammar mistakes that made it seem a bit amateurish at times.
The dialogue also didn't have a natural feel. There were no Texas-isms, no accents, and no difference in the way they talked. Consider that this is the deep South (a few miles from the US/Mex border), there should have been MANY more Mexican/Latino characters than just the one.
The actions were often at odds with the words. For example, one of the characters says something nice to another, then smirks. Perhaps it's just the verb confusion, but "smirk" is not usually associated with "nice".
One thing that really irked me is how the writer copied the stories VERBATIM at the end. One of the characters interviews people, and they tell their stories three times--each time with EXACTLY the same words. The way a story is told to a friend is not the same as it's told to a reporter or on live TV, so it felt like the author got lazy and just copy-pasted that bit.
And yet, despite all of these issues, I can't help but give it a 4-star rating. I opened the book expecting it to be a lot like many of the other "helpful drifter" (such as the book Joshua by Joseph Girzone), and it definitely had a lot of that feel. Yet the main character, David, was down to earth, real, and a guy you can't help but like. Despite the fact that the author alludes WAY too much to his "secret past", it's still easy to keep reading the story.
Then there was the ending. I expected to be disappointed by the ending, but I couldn't help but get a lump in my throat as I read it--a reaction I did NOT expect. Definitely a touching, moving ending, and for that, I must give it a high rating.
March 17, 2015
I absolutely loved this book I loved the character in it and everything about it thank you for writing it
December 6, 2014
What an amazing story! I was really engaged with it as it continually builds up. It starts off introducing you to the characters who come across as very real everyday people. As you read more about them you really feel like they are people you know. As the story evolves you begin to think you know where it is headed and then it takes subtle turns you’re not expecting. After a while I realized I had no inkling of what might happen next.
David is a very likable character who clearly has a past and shares very little about it. As you learn more about him where he is in the small town it seems evident that whatever that past was, it pushed him into his present in the ways that he carries himself and what he does. It makes the reader try to pace where his future place might be. He’s determined, passionate, and forward. He sees end results where others see obstacles.
Maria is a kind and protective mother. She has the most interaction with David. Her past is more known and she clearly has reasons for her protectiveness of her daughter and her own feelings. Without trying, David creates a disarming atmosphere which allows her to open up. Despite the fairly clear understanding of David’s mode and methods of travelling along she takes the chance to express how she feels and eventually David in his own ways begins to respond.
The challenges the town faces in general are long reaching as it is a place that is beginning to be worn down by slowed growth and contraction but David engages Caroline, Maria’s daughter, on a dream project for the town’s library in the simple way that a precocious child would – simply and unrestrained by adult challenges. As David puts it “Children are not held back by the obstacles of adults. They are too young to see them.”
It’s hard to define more about the book without giving away too much more of the plot but it is a worthwhile read. It reminds us that pushing that extra mile is sometimes what gets us that elusive result. It emphasizes that when you engage positive and likeminded people anything is possible – even the long shots. It also highlights that even if the longshots get missed that for all the effort put in, it still gives the result of making the people involved better for their efforts, that the rewards in total are more than just the original goal.
This story will move you to want to be more like the people in it.
David is a very likable character who clearly has a past and shares very little about it. As you learn more about him where he is in the small town it seems evident that whatever that past was, it pushed him into his present in the ways that he carries himself and what he does. It makes the reader try to pace where his future place might be. He’s determined, passionate, and forward. He sees end results where others see obstacles.
Maria is a kind and protective mother. She has the most interaction with David. Her past is more known and she clearly has reasons for her protectiveness of her daughter and her own feelings. Without trying, David creates a disarming atmosphere which allows her to open up. Despite the fairly clear understanding of David’s mode and methods of travelling along she takes the chance to express how she feels and eventually David in his own ways begins to respond.
The challenges the town faces in general are long reaching as it is a place that is beginning to be worn down by slowed growth and contraction but David engages Caroline, Maria’s daughter, on a dream project for the town’s library in the simple way that a precocious child would – simply and unrestrained by adult challenges. As David puts it “Children are not held back by the obstacles of adults. They are too young to see them.”
It’s hard to define more about the book without giving away too much more of the plot but it is a worthwhile read. It reminds us that pushing that extra mile is sometimes what gets us that elusive result. It emphasizes that when you engage positive and likeminded people anything is possible – even the long shots. It also highlights that even if the longshots get missed that for all the effort put in, it still gives the result of making the people involved better for their efforts, that the rewards in total are more than just the original goal.
This story will move you to want to be more like the people in it.
January 19, 2015
This story had me confused in the beginning. I felt there were too many characters introduced too soon, and I was getting them all mixed up, especially with David and Peter Dempsey, and then with Caroline and Charlotte. I couldn’t remember who was the passenger and who was the truck driver, and then I couldn’t remember which was the child and which was the elderly woman (that confusion very well could have been my own mind, mind you).
After having read the first two chapters twice, I began to force myself to focus better. Then, I got it! It all clicked! I was so moved by this story-line, which was filled with comedy at times, sadness at times, frustration (if you’ve read this already, think David letting Su Ann have it!), then it all leveling out into a marvelously joyous read. I mean, how many people are there in this world like David? He made me want to be better, kinder and more generous. Anytime an author can evoke those feelings inside of you, the reader, HE/SHE is damn good! My original review rating was going to be a 4 star because I found that there were many occasions where punctuation was needed, yet there was none.
For it to be a fluid read for me, I need yellow lights, red lights and green lights guiding my drive…and although not very often, I am guilty of this crime, too. (The good thing about that, is the author, Jason Zandri can fix those minor hiccups in no time!). With all that said, by the time I had rounded the final bend of this tale, I was so wrapped up in this AWESOME story, this wonderfully crafted story, that ANOTHER SUNSET gets a 5 star rating from me!
Now, let me say what I know you came here to hear…you DO want to read this book and you DO want to read it right away. The story was better than good, and Mr. Zandri, you have just garnered yourself a new fan! I hope to see this book as a Rave Reviews Book Club "Book of the Month" selection in the very near future because I know ALL will enjoy it! And if you are a follower of my reviews, you know I don’t say that very often. Only when it’s true!
After having read the first two chapters twice, I began to force myself to focus better. Then, I got it! It all clicked! I was so moved by this story-line, which was filled with comedy at times, sadness at times, frustration (if you’ve read this already, think David letting Su Ann have it!), then it all leveling out into a marvelously joyous read. I mean, how many people are there in this world like David? He made me want to be better, kinder and more generous. Anytime an author can evoke those feelings inside of you, the reader, HE/SHE is damn good! My original review rating was going to be a 4 star because I found that there were many occasions where punctuation was needed, yet there was none.
For it to be a fluid read for me, I need yellow lights, red lights and green lights guiding my drive…and although not very often, I am guilty of this crime, too. (The good thing about that, is the author, Jason Zandri can fix those minor hiccups in no time!). With all that said, by the time I had rounded the final bend of this tale, I was so wrapped up in this AWESOME story, this wonderfully crafted story, that ANOTHER SUNSET gets a 5 star rating from me!
Now, let me say what I know you came here to hear…you DO want to read this book and you DO want to read it right away. The story was better than good, and Mr. Zandri, you have just garnered yourself a new fan! I hope to see this book as a Rave Reviews Book Club "Book of the Month" selection in the very near future because I know ALL will enjoy it! And if you are a follower of my reviews, you know I don’t say that very often. Only when it’s true!
January 4, 2015
This is a really good dialog novel. The book came recommended by a friend of mine who had read it and said to me that I would get attached to the characters. It took a little getting used to Zandri's writing style and I had to give him some credit, for a first release it was really above average. Once I got comfortable with the style of the story I became attached to the characters and found myself wanting to read ahead to see what happened to them next. It seemed like a slow build up but it caught me by surprise..
The outline of the writing indirectly turns you. At times it is a false turn and sets you right back onto the storyline you're expecting and other times it takes you right off track. After a while you end up second guessing what happens next to the main characters.
The main characters are everyday people. They are flawed. They have been knocked down and run over. Most have every reason to withdraw but they fight to resist that. You root for them to rise above their own shortcomings. The story is set in such a way to remind us of that human condition to try to be a little more than you already are and to realize that you cannot truly appreciate the heights of success without appreciating the depths of loss.
This story will move you. You will not be able to resist feeling it.Much recommended !
The outline of the writing indirectly turns you. At times it is a false turn and sets you right back onto the storyline you're expecting and other times it takes you right off track. After a while you end up second guessing what happens next to the main characters.
The main characters are everyday people. They are flawed. They have been knocked down and run over. Most have every reason to withdraw but they fight to resist that. You root for them to rise above their own shortcomings. The story is set in such a way to remind us of that human condition to try to be a little more than you already are and to realize that you cannot truly appreciate the heights of success without appreciating the depths of loss.
This story will move you. You will not be able to resist feeling it.Much recommended !
January 8, 2015
Another Sunset is a first time write for new author Jason Zandri. It is an everyday story about life, love, loss, hope, faith, and redemption. It is a dialog / narrative story (people’s thoughts and feelings, their conversations, etc.) that captures the real essence of the bigger picture of life that most of us miss in our hustle and bustle. When we talk about reality TV taking over the airwaves, Another Sunset is the reality any of us could have if we adopted life in this way.
This is a well, put together, easy read that you won’t want to put down. It’s a page turner. If I may be so bold and run the r isk of sounding stereotypical, it is written by a man that seems to have a solid grasp of “the human emotion” – it has a level of attachment generally found in a story written by a woman.
I HIGHLY recommend this piece of work.
This is a well, put together, easy read that you won’t want to put down. It’s a page turner. If I may be so bold and run the r isk of sounding stereotypical, it is written by a man that seems to have a solid grasp of “the human emotion” – it has a level of attachment generally found in a story written by a woman.
I HIGHLY recommend this piece of work.
December 7, 2014
Another Sunset is one of those books that once I started to read it I was intrigued until the very end. The story is very well written with just the right amount of drama and suspense that kept me captivated as I turned every page. The characters, my favorite being David of course, are all unique in their own way and very well developed throughout the entire story. This was actually the very first book I have read from Jason Zandri & I must say I am very impressed to say the least.
February 21, 2018
This is a sweet little book - very "Hallmark-esque" with it's main characters and sad ending. The story line takes a while to ramp up and I think the climax of the story is a bit early in the book, but I enjoyed it and enjoyed the characters.
**I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.**
**I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.**
January 29, 2025
I'm crying over this book, this book hit me like a ton of bricks and I'm still not quite sure how to feel.
*full review coming soon*
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Okay I honestly don't know where to start with this review because it broke my heart and made me mad, sad, angry, frustrated and happy at the same time. Not a lot of books affect me like that. The reason this book affected me so much can be summed up in about two words "David" and "Sunsets".
For anyone who hasn't read the book, you probably have no idea what I'm talking about. The book is about this amazing guy named David who hops around from town to town and helps people in extraordinary ways, like assisting them to get money for school, raising money for a small town's library, and even helping people mentally in many ways. He changes people's lives because he puts everyone else first. To the point where I think that's his greatest strength and biggest flaw.
The story starts when David comes into town and meets Maria and her daughter Caroline. He befriends them with his very helpful and kind ways and finds out that Caroline - a very ambitious little girl- wants to get internet in the library in her town to help the students and the rest of the town do things they couldn't do easily without it. He decides to help Caroline complete what she's set out to do and help Maria and the rest of the town people while he's at it. The book was kind of slow for me at first but once I started to know more about the characters I loved it.
This book is heartwarming, sweet, and an all-around fantastic book that makes me feel everything at once. David teaches the characters and us that there's beauty in everything we just have to look.
One thing that really stuck with me was how David would watch the sunset every day, he would just sit and watch the beauty, and I think that's something no one does anymore. I think everyone should read this book because there's something in it for everyone to get out of this book.
Story: 5/5
Writing: 4/5
Characters: 5/5
Overall: 5/5
*full review coming soon*
*Edit/ full review*
Okay I honestly don't know where to start with this review because it broke my heart and made me mad, sad, angry, frustrated and happy at the same time. Not a lot of books affect me like that. The reason this book affected me so much can be summed up in about two words "David" and "Sunsets".
For anyone who hasn't read the book, you probably have no idea what I'm talking about. The book is about this amazing guy named David who hops around from town to town and helps people in extraordinary ways, like assisting them to get money for school, raising money for a small town's library, and even helping people mentally in many ways. He changes people's lives because he puts everyone else first. To the point where I think that's his greatest strength and biggest flaw.
The story starts when David comes into town and meets Maria and her daughter Caroline. He befriends them with his very helpful and kind ways and finds out that Caroline - a very ambitious little girl- wants to get internet in the library in her town to help the students and the rest of the town do things they couldn't do easily without it. He decides to help Caroline complete what she's set out to do and help Maria and the rest of the town people while he's at it. The book was kind of slow for me at first but once I started to know more about the characters I loved it.
This book is heartwarming, sweet, and an all-around fantastic book that makes me feel everything at once. David teaches the characters and us that there's beauty in everything we just have to look.
One thing that really stuck with me was how David would watch the sunset every day, he would just sit and watch the beauty, and I think that's something no one does anymore. I think everyone should read this book because there's something in it for everyone to get out of this book.
Story: 5/5
Writing: 4/5
Characters: 5/5
Overall: 5/5
March 22, 2015
This book started off a bit slow and I had some difficulty with the dialogue as it seemed a little stilted. But once I became used to the author’s writing style, the book started to flow along. A few times, some of the words used struck me as inappropriate for the characters. As another reviewer mentioned, a nice person usually doesn’t “smirk”. That’s a smug word and just didn’t fit with the characters at all yet was used quite a few times. Possibly the area this author is from uses the word differently than I’ve usually seen.
Those are all minor quirks, though, as the story is a lovely one. A drifter comes to town and touches the lives of all the people of this small town. The characters are engaging, likeable and real. The mystery surrounding the stranger will keep you turning the pages. There’s also a gentle, honest love story which is beautifully and decently portrayed. It’s a heart-warming book and as I read it, I often wished I could find such a small town with such welcoming people. The story of this kind man who tried to make the world a better place throughout his travels is uplifting and inspiring. It's a simple story that will touch your heart. We all can take the lessons it imparts and try to apply them to our own daily lives.
I won this book in a Goodreads giveaway.
Those are all minor quirks, though, as the story is a lovely one. A drifter comes to town and touches the lives of all the people of this small town. The characters are engaging, likeable and real. The mystery surrounding the stranger will keep you turning the pages. There’s also a gentle, honest love story which is beautifully and decently portrayed. It’s a heart-warming book and as I read it, I often wished I could find such a small town with such welcoming people. The story of this kind man who tried to make the world a better place throughout his travels is uplifting and inspiring. It's a simple story that will touch your heart. We all can take the lessons it imparts and try to apply them to our own daily lives.
I won this book in a Goodreads giveaway.
May 7, 2015
The author generously provided me a Kindle version of this book, for which I thank him.
"Another Sunset" is a sweet story of a drifter that makes a lasting impact on the lives that he touches during his travels. David is a somewhat mysterious stranger when he arrives in the tiny town of Westville, TX. He quickly becomes involved in the lives of the residents, especially 9-year old Caroline and her mother, Maria, and changes their lives forever. But it becomes quite clear that David has a secret of his own - one that he cannot seem to share with those who become closest to him.
The story is solid, but for me it may have worked a little better as a novella - there didn't seem to be enough happening for a full-length novel. While it is quite well-written in general, some of the language seemed oddly unnatural, and not at all conversational, despite being in the context of conversation. This did not, however, detract from my enjoyment of the novel. It was gratifying to step into David's world of quiet positivity and decency.
The ending was very good; things seemed to come together, but I was pleased to find it avoided being unrealistic and improbable.
"Another Sunset" is a sweet story of a drifter that makes a lasting impact on the lives that he touches during his travels. David is a somewhat mysterious stranger when he arrives in the tiny town of Westville, TX. He quickly becomes involved in the lives of the residents, especially 9-year old Caroline and her mother, Maria, and changes their lives forever. But it becomes quite clear that David has a secret of his own - one that he cannot seem to share with those who become closest to him.
The story is solid, but for me it may have worked a little better as a novella - there didn't seem to be enough happening for a full-length novel. While it is quite well-written in general, some of the language seemed oddly unnatural, and not at all conversational, despite being in the context of conversation. This did not, however, detract from my enjoyment of the novel. It was gratifying to step into David's world of quiet positivity and decency.
The ending was very good; things seemed to come together, but I was pleased to find it avoided being unrealistic and improbable.
January 17, 2015
Zandri creates a community of characters with whom you want to spend some time. Set in a town dying from both economic and natural disasters, Another Sunset encourages its readers to value each day. It is the story of a young girl with dreams, and a mysterious stranger that pulls the town together to help make her dreams come true.
August 29, 2015
I have read hundreds of books over my many years, but I cannot think of one that is as touching as 'Another Sunset'. It is nearly impossible to put this book down - and leaves your heart breaking in so many ways even as you appreciate the kindness and love it portrays. Thanks to Goodreads for an unforgettable gift, and to Mr. Zandri for a wonderful novel.
July 29, 2015
If there was a way to give Another Sunset by Jason Zandri more than five stars then I would. This book was an inspirational and at the same time a very emotional read. When David Stephenson, a drifter, arrives in the small town of Westville, Texas he sets about to help the people there. David focuses on making a little girl’s dream come true. While he is there he touches the lives and hearts of Westville’s residents. The people of Westville are not sure where David came from but they know he is hiding something and are set to uncover his secret.
I have never read a book with so many inspirational quotes in it. Another Sunset is filled with them. One of my favorite quotes was “Life happens while you’re busy making other plans. You have to grab onto it when you can and ride it for all it’s worth.” At first I thought David was an angel sent to the town to restore its faith in humanity. Reading on I knew David was running or hiding from something. Zandri does an awesome job of not revealing too much of what David is hiding until the very end. Caroline Romero is a little girl with a big dream. The dream she has was a dream very mature for her age and it made me wonder how many towns are forgotten about like Westville. It is rare for me to like all the characters in a book, but I did with Another Sunset. In fact I got emotionally attached to them. I admit this book actually made me cry at some point in it. I cannot blame it on hormones, but I can blame it on Zandri for forcing me to love his characters that much.
Jason Zandri has written a prequel to Another Sunset named Before Another Sunset. If it is anything like Another Sunset then it is also a must read. I will be recommending Another Sunset to everyone I know.
*I reviewed this book for Reader's Favorite
I have never read a book with so many inspirational quotes in it. Another Sunset is filled with them. One of my favorite quotes was “Life happens while you’re busy making other plans. You have to grab onto it when you can and ride it for all it’s worth.” At first I thought David was an angel sent to the town to restore its faith in humanity. Reading on I knew David was running or hiding from something. Zandri does an awesome job of not revealing too much of what David is hiding until the very end. Caroline Romero is a little girl with a big dream. The dream she has was a dream very mature for her age and it made me wonder how many towns are forgotten about like Westville. It is rare for me to like all the characters in a book, but I did with Another Sunset. In fact I got emotionally attached to them. I admit this book actually made me cry at some point in it. I cannot blame it on hormones, but I can blame it on Zandri for forcing me to love his characters that much.
Jason Zandri has written a prequel to Another Sunset named Before Another Sunset. If it is anything like Another Sunset then it is also a must read. I will be recommending Another Sunset to everyone I know.
*I reviewed this book for Reader's Favorite
February 26, 2015
Another Sunset
David Stephenson was a man like no other. He showed up one day and made a difference for whoever needed it and then he was gone. This is the premise of Another Sunset. I cared about David but he was a mystery. Why did he live like this?
This is a well written story that was a joy to read. It was clearly plot driven without graphic sex, violence or swearing. It proves it is possible to write a novel without any of the aforementioned subjects. I was kept guessing who David Stephenson was and why he was so interested in others without revealing himself.
I rated this book highly and would recommend it to all who enjoy reading a good story.
I was given a fee copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
David Stephenson was a man like no other. He showed up one day and made a difference for whoever needed it and then he was gone. This is the premise of Another Sunset. I cared about David but he was a mystery. Why did he live like this?
This is a well written story that was a joy to read. It was clearly plot driven without graphic sex, violence or swearing. It proves it is possible to write a novel without any of the aforementioned subjects. I was kept guessing who David Stephenson was and why he was so interested in others without revealing himself.
I rated this book highly and would recommend it to all who enjoy reading a good story.
I was given a fee copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
March 15, 2015
ANOTHER SUNSET proved to be a story of hope, of making the world a better place. The idea of moving from place to place and helping people along the way really appealed to me. The characters were vivid and real. I found myself cheering the characters on. I could easily place myself in the shoes of David, Maria, or Caroline. I loved how David used his skills to help people who then in turn helped others. I loved the single-mindedness of purpose to achieve the goal. I loved the tender relationships between the characters, especially David and the little girl Caroline. I loved how David stopped every day and watched the sunset. Something so simple, and yet, so moving.
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
March 13, 2015
I received this book for free through Goodreads First Reads. I have been crying for half the day while reading this book. It's so heartfelt, emotional, sad, happy, everything!! The first few chapters it was hard to get into the book but once there I couldn't put it down. The storyline is heartbreaking but very powerful in it's message about living life. I went through a whole box of tissues, make sure you have some handy. The writing was a little off to begin with as the conversations didn't seem to flow like a normal conversation but more that the rules of writing were being followed, but once you get over that this book will take you on an amazing journey and give you new perspective.
February 18, 2015
I fell in love with the characters in this book, especially the main character, David. The story is well-told and garners various emotions from the reader throughout. There is light humor, anger, joy, and sorrow. In my opinion, all the elements that make a good novel. The message is one of hope and optimism--seeing the best in people and situations, and offers a subtle reminder to never take one second of life for granted. After reading this book, one thing is for sure. I will never view another sunset (no pun intended) the same again. I look forward to future works by this author!
August 23, 2016
Poignant and thought-provoking
When a mysterious stranger arrives in a small Texas town that’s been crushed by economic recession, the town, its citizens and the dream of a young girl are all up for grabs. Who will prevail? Emotions run the gamut in a well-written story that kept this reader turning the pages. I highly recommend ANOTHER SUNSET by Jason Zandri and look forward to reading more from this author. ~ Bette A. Stevens, author of award-winning AMAZING MATILDA and other books for children and adults.
When a mysterious stranger arrives in a small Texas town that’s been crushed by economic recession, the town, its citizens and the dream of a young girl are all up for grabs. Who will prevail? Emotions run the gamut in a well-written story that kept this reader turning the pages. I highly recommend ANOTHER SUNSET by Jason Zandri and look forward to reading more from this author. ~ Bette A. Stevens, author of award-winning AMAZING MATILDA and other books for children and adults.
January 12, 2015
I love it - It was an excellent read with a
mysterious but uplifting plot that keeps you engaged; you will not want to
put the book down in order to see what happens next. You become invested
in the characters. I hated that I was wrong about certain outcomes. You
pull for the expected outcome that doesn't exactly happen. You want them
to get the rewards they deserve. But just like life, sometimes it doesn't
measure up in the expected way. This is a must read for 2015.
mysterious but uplifting plot that keeps you engaged; you will not want to
put the book down in order to see what happens next. You become invested
in the characters. I hated that I was wrong about certain outcomes. You
pull for the expected outcome that doesn't exactly happen. You want them
to get the rewards they deserve. But just like life, sometimes it doesn't
measure up in the expected way. This is a must read for 2015.
April 30, 2015
Another Sunset by Jason Zandri is an Exquisite read. It takes hold of you from the very first chapter. A mysterious drifter who changes peoples lives for the better, as he travels through different towns.. this book will change the readers perception of life. Another Sunset is an extremely wonderful Read. You want to rush through one chapter in order to read the next. Yet at the same time you want to savour each and every chapter. This book is that good.
April 25, 2015
I was given this book in exchange for my honest review. I think the writing style and perhaps maybe even the story might be okay for the genre. IDK...are all 'westerns' supposed to be depressing? If so, this was spot-on. I didn't realize it was that sort of book when I agreed to read it. The story had a slow beginning, a little hard to get into, and then a heart-wrenching ending, which to my mind, was completely devoid of hope.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 30, 2015
David is just a traveler, and helps everywhere he goes. But when he finishes his job, he just up and disappears. The ones in Westville was so hoping that he would decide to stay, but once again just disappears. He had been there for awhile, but although the townspeople liked him and he seems to them, they knew very little about his past.
The book is one that really keeps you wondering. Very well written.
The book is one that really keeps you wondering. Very well written.
January 23, 2015
I really enjoy this book. It came recommended through a review site and I certainly wasn't disappointed. I enjoyed the mystery around the main character but always the theme of faith and redemption which is a thread that is maintained throughout the storyline. I also enjoyed the mystery and foreshadowing which was cleverly done so as to not give anything away. I was kept guessing to the end.
June 9, 2015
I enjoyed this book very much and felt as if I were part of the story at times. There were certain portions of the story that were very personal to me - I'm sure it was accidental, but nonetheless it hit home. This book made me cry, frustrated me at times and was also touching with a side of humor that I loved. I bought a copy for my parents as a gift and am waiting to get their review.
February 5, 2015
Think about it...After you read this book....It is absolutely perfect to become a movie...and also leaves that option open for a sequel. Loved it..and would love to see it as a movie. What fun it would be to see who plays the parts! I picture this as one of those movies you would watch over and over because of the comprehensive and amazing dialogue.
May 14, 2015
I won this book on Goodreads! Very moving. I choked up at the end.
Tragic and inspiring. Takes a couple of chapters to get used to the writing style, but then the story sweeps you away. You REALLY care about the characters.
I had to see what happened next!
Tragic and inspiring. Takes a couple of chapters to get used to the writing style, but then the story sweeps you away. You REALLY care about the characters.
I had to see what happened next!
April 8, 2015
What an intriguing book. The story of how the kindness of one man can change a whole town. One young girls dream can become reality with the help of the community. A touching drama that makes you think about how you live your life. I was gifted this book in exchange for an honest review.
December 6, 2014
A must read! GREAT dialogue...I feel like I know these people in the book. Can visualize just what they look like. Amazing! A very fast page turner! Loved it.
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