Saturday, April 28, 2012

ENZA by Kristy K. James




Click on the book cover if you want to purchase ENZA.



Every character in this book is as interesting as a character can get. They all had depth and were beautifully described by the author. You will love all but one of them for their innocence and genuineness, and one of them you definitely will not like simply because of the unpleasantness she brings to every instance of meeting her.

The book is set in a small town in Michigan during the early 1900's during a time of stay-at-home women, large families, and just plain sweetness. It is a charming, nostalgic trip back to a time when life was much more simple and family oriented....lots of kids in each family, marriage proposals on knees, women expecting their man to be chivalrous, and men being the main bread winner.

The book is totally character driven and gives a glimpse into each family or single character's emotions and daily lives. You will feel when they are happy, frightened, or worried. The author did a fantastic job of putting you into the story and into the characters' lives....and you definitely will want to be a character in this heartwarming tale and to be a part of this town.

As the pages turn, you will be looking forward to seeing what your favorite or least favorite character is doing next. There is humor as well as friendship and all around genuine concern for the community and each other.

But.....will this wonderful life and the population be gone if and when the influenza reaches Charlotte, Michigan, and the rest of the world? Can they escape what is happening around the world with the Spanish flu?

It took a few pages to get used to the book's setup since its main focus was on each character and not really a plot, but once you get to know the characters, you will find it quite difficult to leave them as you turn the last pages through your tears. 5/5


16 comments:

  1. One of my best friends is called Enza so it's exciting to see this as the title of the book :) It sounds like a wonderful story and I really enjoyed your review. I'm going to add it to my wish list plus tell my friend Enza about it :)

    By the way, I recently did a blog post on microfiction. There's some lovely 100 word stories that you might enjoy reading.

    Hope you're having a great weekend!

    Megan @ Storybook Love Affair

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  2. Beautiful title for the book! That alone attracts the onlooker!

    Based on your review, Silver the contents of the book sound intriguing!



    http://bettyalark.blogspot.com

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  3. Hi, Megan...
    How cool that you have a friend named Enza! Thanks for taking the time to read Elizabeth's review. :)

    Hi, Betty...
    I'm glad you like the title. It just seemed like a good fit for the story. Thanks for stopping by Silver's Reviews. :)

    Elizabeth...
    Thank you again for your wonderful review. Every time I remember seeing it for the first time on Amazon, I smile from ear-to-ear.

    Kristy

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  4. I'm 40% into this story and something interesting has happened. after a few pages, I have to put it down and digest the richness of the characters - their thoughts and feelings and the situation. I know its about the flu epidemic and I think I'm stalling at getting to the finish so i don't lose these wonderful people who are giving me a glimpse into a safer, warmer time.

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  5. The name of the book and the image on the book cover gets a readers attention right away! I love historical fiction and love character driven storylines. Thanks for offering great giveaways!
    Booksintheburbs(at)gmail(dot)com.

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  6. What a nice thing to say, Louise! I love all...well ALMOST all...of the characters, and know that's why it took me so long to finish writing Enza. I knew when I was finished, I'd have to move on. It took me awhile to get there. :)

    Hi, Books in the Burbs...
    Thanks so much for stopping by Elizabeth's blog today. I'm glad to know that the cover caught your attention. Thanks for letting me know. :)

    Kristy

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  7. I love the title. And after reading Silver's review I definitely will put this on my TRL.
    Carol L
    Lucky7450 (at) aol (dot) com

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  8. I indicated on the form I was a new follower, but I've been a follower through GFC under Lucky47. Sorry.
    Carol L
    Lucky7450 (at) aol (dot) com

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  9. Sounds like a really great story! I love discovering new books through blog tours. Thank you!

    Margaret
    singitm(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  10. Hi again, Carol! :)

    And hello, Margaret. I hope both of you enjoy reading Enza. :)

    Thanks so much for stopping by, everyone. And thank you again, Elizabeth, for such a great review!

    Kristy

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  11. Great review and awesome blog...so glad I found you through book blogs.
    I have been married to a Michigander for 20+ years and the setting made the story that much more interesting to me...Entered giveaway.
    M.C.V. Egan

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  14. Thanks for stopping by my blog. I find it really interest on blog tours to see how different people feel about and review the same book. Your review really captures the warmth of the community depicted.

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  15. Hi, Catalina...
    How cool that you're married to a Michigander. Except for a very few months, I've lived in Michigan my entire life...and can't imagine ever not being here. Thanks for stopping by Silver's Reviews. :)

    Hi, C.H....you're definitely entered in the contest. :)

    Hi, TC...thanks for stopping by. :)

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