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Heart-Side Up

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This author's second novel is strong, direct, and flows with seeming effortlessness. I often found myself reading sentences over and over because they are so beautiful. The maelstrom where Zoe and Gus are lost is simultaneously frightening and captivating. One can feel the majesty and the crystalline silence of it. The sexuality, to me, is handled just right - deftly, plainly, delicately, originally - very much better than so many other writers.

In short, I highly recommend this book for the quality of the writing, the intelligence of the story, and the sheer pleasure of watching the evolution of a fine writer.

If great fiction is that which connects the reader with the plot and the characters to such an extent that they leave the page and become part of our very existence, then this work is indeed, great fiction. I was mesmerized by the story's pulling me on. Zoe's spiritual questions mirrored my own and her desire to hide, as a means to cope with trauma in her life, rang true. Who can sleep when reading this book is the alternative? Strong characterization, twists and turns, a bit of mystery,and true love...Throw away the Xanax! Let's read books instead.

Just finished reading _Heart-Side Up._ I loved it! Zoe is a wonderful character--deep, soulful child of nature, in her body and emotions, easy to be with. All the characters are great, including Gus, who's got to be one of the best dogs in literature, the kind you could go romping through the woods with. There's heartbreak, humor, adventure, and many surprises in this novel. I couldn't put it down. Two thumbs up!

Loved the book, all the characters, and especially great in the "setting" department. Hated the ending for reasons that would spoil it for others. Would be good for book clubs.