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Interlude
Why are you waiting?
Once Saigon fell, everything would change. Kerry Flynn knew this to be true. Yet, amidst all the chaos and violence, she found heaven within this hell. Wandering away from her hotel one evening, she unexpectedly heard classical music being performed by an adorable Vietnamese boy. After offering to help him when he became lost with the composition's interlude, she met Axel, his Swedish-born instructor. Drawn in by his handsome features and gentle manner, Kerry's infatuation with him leads to an all-consuming love affair.
It was said that in those final perilous days before Saigon fell anything was possible for the right price. For some, they paid with their souls. Kerry paid with her heart. With the fear of no tomorrow looming dangerously close, one thought overwhelmed all. Why are you waiting?
Content contains sexual situations and references to drug use and wartime violence
Once Saigon fell, everything would change. Kerry Flynn knew this to be true. Yet, amidst all the chaos and violence, she found heaven within this hell. Wandering away from her hotel one evening, she unexpectedly heard classical music being performed by an adorable Vietnamese boy. After offering to help him when he became lost with the composition's interlude, she met Axel, his Swedish-born instructor. Drawn in by his handsome features and gentle manner, Kerry's infatuation with him leads to an all-consuming love affair.
It was said that in those final perilous days before Saigon fell anything was possible for the right price. For some, they paid with their souls. Kerry paid with her heart. With the fear of no tomorrow looming dangerously close, one thought overwhelmed all. Why are you waiting?
Content contains sexual situations and references to drug use and wartime violence
57 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 16, 2016
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August 6, 2020
This is third book I read from this author and it will not be the last. Historical romance in a diary form is very original, sensible, and thoughtful. Kerry is a journalist caught in the middle of the Vietnamese war with a bad guy Winston, who is addicted to drugs and alcohol. He is a corrupted man who asks for his opportunity to get rich. Kerry met Axel, a handsome man who wish to adopt a Vietnamese kid. He is a talented pianist. In the middle of the bloody war and human trafficking, Kerry will experience real love, free of judgment, and worthy of every sacrifice.
The author dance with his sentences makes the reader empathetic, root for love between Kerry and Axel and to hate Winston who is just an obstacle. At the same time, the author doesn't hesitate with elements of drama, thriller and bloody scenes, but he does it in an expert way, not do disturb emotions.
The author dance with his sentences makes the reader empathetic, root for love between Kerry and Axel and to hate Winston who is just an obstacle. At the same time, the author doesn't hesitate with elements of drama, thriller and bloody scenes, but he does it in an expert way, not do disturb emotions.
August 19, 2017
I've never been one that's really into historical fiction. I've read it, I've enjoyed it, but I don't actively seek it out. That being said, I was fairly excited to read this book. Something about the premise appealed to me, and as I started reading it, it didn't disappoint.
War torn Siagon, music, drugs, it's all there. I loved the dark beauty of this story. Like a flower that blooms in the dust, it was just lovely. The romance of the war coupled with the drama, and the love story that she finds herself in the middle of really kept me reading. There's more to this story than romance. There's some awful things that are addressed in this book, which unfortunatly are just the reality of the era. Orphans, death, drugs, prostitution. Nothing graphic, but this book wouldn't have been realistic if these things had not been included.
In short, I really enjoyed, it. It was realistic, it was darkly beautiful, and it was a short read. I reccomend it.
War torn Siagon, music, drugs, it's all there. I loved the dark beauty of this story. Like a flower that blooms in the dust, it was just lovely. The romance of the war coupled with the drama, and the love story that she finds herself in the middle of really kept me reading. There's more to this story than romance. There's some awful things that are addressed in this book, which unfortunatly are just the reality of the era. Orphans, death, drugs, prostitution. Nothing graphic, but this book wouldn't have been realistic if these things had not been included.
In short, I really enjoyed, it. It was realistic, it was darkly beautiful, and it was a short read. I reccomend it.
February 25, 2017
Kerry is a photojournalist in South Korea following the Vietnam Conflict with British reporter Winston. Kerry must play up to Winston to keep her job, because in the 70's, this just wasn't a woman's job. Keeping this job means constantly pretending. Pretending to care for Winston, pretending to do the drugs, the alcohol, all of it so as she does not lose her place documenting this senseless conflict. Then Kerry meets Axel, a Swedish man dedicated to getting the children out of Saigon and onto a better life. Kerry is instantly smitten with Axel and an endearing romance ensues. I think my favorite line from the book spoke perfectly of their romance: "I had to come to hell to find paradise".
This is an historically accurate novella, which speaks of romance, betrayal, war and suspense. A well written piece and a must read for fans of historical fiction.
This is an historically accurate novella, which speaks of romance, betrayal, war and suspense. A well written piece and a must read for fans of historical fiction.
June 17, 2016
Interlude by Jeffery Martin Botzenhart is amazing! It is not my normal reading material, but the
images and emotions jump at you. The story is told in alternating journal entries and narrative
prose. American photographer, Kerry Flynn is on assignment in Saigon. It is the spring of 1975.
North Vietnam is threatening to take over South Vietnam. The country is riddled with corruption, and for the right price a person could have their hearts desire.
Kerry Flynn wants to prove herself while working in a man’s world. She wants her photographs of the front lines to gain recognition. What she doesn't expect is to fall in love with Axel. During a time of strife and horrible images, Kerry finds her interlude of beauty. Her one concern is having it all end too soon. I give this brief interlude five stars. I didn't want the story to end.
images and emotions jump at you. The story is told in alternating journal entries and narrative
prose. American photographer, Kerry Flynn is on assignment in Saigon. It is the spring of 1975.
North Vietnam is threatening to take over South Vietnam. The country is riddled with corruption, and for the right price a person could have their hearts desire.
Kerry Flynn wants to prove herself while working in a man’s world. She wants her photographs of the front lines to gain recognition. What she doesn't expect is to fall in love with Axel. During a time of strife and horrible images, Kerry finds her interlude of beauty. Her one concern is having it all end too soon. I give this brief interlude five stars. I didn't want the story to end.
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