Sara Smile [Paperback]

Joseph Salerno (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2000

"It's the future. How far into the future you ask?" Not very far according to Jay Hess, narrator of Sara Smile. Jay lives in a world where violence is the norm. People have stratified according to minute social and political beliefs. Dissention is everywhere. Into the middle of the mess surrounding Jay Hess walks young Sara, a teenage actress who captures Jay's heart with her voice, her mind, and her body. When Sara loses her parents to the everyday random violence prevalent in Jay's world, she moves in with Jay. A torrid love affair develops quickly. Jay's Christian faith, which he has always kept to himself to avoid violence, is rivaled by his devotion toward Sara.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Joe Salerno has written and produced musicals and one-act comedies. In addition, he has written for The Professor Einy Show, and for Long Island Entertainment. Joe is a librarian from Long Island. He hopes Sara will both delight and dismay.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse (November 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595134211
• ISBN-13: 978-0595134212
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,727,063 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Is "Sara" Alanis Morissette?, March 15, 2001

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Djuana (Long Island) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sara Smile (Paperback)

I couldn't put this book down. The story is very compelling. AND did anyone catch ALL the Alanis Morissette references. They are everywhere. Is this book about Joe Salerno's secret crush on the 90's angster? Great book. It was a quick read, funny and honest.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lolita for Dummies, January 4, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Sara Smile (Paperback)

People have dubbed Joe Salerno's Sara Smile 'Lolita for Dummies'. The unofficial title is considered flattering by the author. Readers say 'Sara' offers an interesting read on a taboo subject without the cumbersome, verbose literary styling found in the Nabokov classic.