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Utopea
In 1909, newspapers shaped the world, and Hector Browning was a newspaper man. He was a master at wordplay, a king of persuasion with the power of the press. The new century had dawned; it was time to turn a rustic people from their old ways, and more importantly, their homes. His assignment was simple: Get those people out of the hills. But Browning and his league of industrialists were about to run up against a different kind of power, one that didn't rely on ink and intimidation. Words would fail.
272 pages, Paperback
First published March 17, 2015
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March 25, 2016
Rarely have I picked up a book that makes me wonder about what is really going on, catching me up in the mystery the author hopes every reader is curious about, and draws me in. This book did that. It was subtle and gentle, not forcing me down the path, but teasing and hinting instead. I enjoyed being seduced and drawn in my the events that had been in place since long before the story was set, and the new influences that brought their own agenda.
The characters are enjoyable in the way that local color is enjoyable in your own town. Mercere draws you in to the characters, as much or more, just as she does the story. Each person is separate and complete, making each unique and individualistic. And though she has a large cast you never get lost or confused by having too many at once.
Wynn's research is wonderful, spot on, and not too much. She delves into things I didn't know about (such as older printing presses) and gave me enough information to feel the character knew what it was doing without me being overwhelmed or bored with details. She does this again and again throughout the book, and again made it comfortable and easy for me as a reader to learn something new without pulling me out of the tale.
Mz. Mercere's writing is a delight (in case you're the type to worry about grammar, spelling, etc) and I found it to be seamless and well edited. She used period terms and phrases correctly, but not jarringly. I repeat that same sentiment about the colloquialisms and affectations of the period and regional speech. It comes naturally without becoming over bearing, and I adored the characters even more because of that.
All in all, Utopea is a great story with a captivating mystery and characters you like to like. I recommend it and encourage you to click on the picture here and read the preview. I think it will
The characters are enjoyable in the way that local color is enjoyable in your own town. Mercere draws you in to the characters, as much or more, just as she does the story. Each person is separate and complete, making each unique and individualistic. And though she has a large cast you never get lost or confused by having too many at once.
Wynn's research is wonderful, spot on, and not too much. She delves into things I didn't know about (such as older printing presses) and gave me enough information to feel the character knew what it was doing without me being overwhelmed or bored with details. She does this again and again throughout the book, and again made it comfortable and easy for me as a reader to learn something new without pulling me out of the tale.
Mz. Mercere's writing is a delight (in case you're the type to worry about grammar, spelling, etc) and I found it to be seamless and well edited. She used period terms and phrases correctly, but not jarringly. I repeat that same sentiment about the colloquialisms and affectations of the period and regional speech. It comes naturally without becoming over bearing, and I adored the characters even more because of that.
All in all, Utopea is a great story with a captivating mystery and characters you like to like. I recommend it and encourage you to click on the picture here and read the preview. I think it will
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