
SOUVENIR by Therese Fowler Category: Contemporary Age Recommendation: Grades 9+ Release Date: 2/12/08 Publisher: Ballantine Books Reviewed by: Amanda Dissinger Rating: 5 Stars SOUVENIR is a heart-wrenching novel in the vein of Nicholas Sparks' THE NOTEBOOK and A WALK TO REMEMBER. It is a novel about lost love, the possibility of second chances, and the fate that brings us all together. Meg is a doctor with a sixteen-year-old daughter, and a businessman husband. Things seem to be normal in her life; she's stable at home, and she loves her job. However, she's still holding on to many secrets from her past, including a mistake that haunts her every day. After a shocking change in her life, she decides to come to terms with her regrets, and decide what she wants in the future. SOUVENIR is a tearjerker that is very realistic in its tale of true love and heartbreak. It is very well-written, and stays with you long after the first reading. This title will no doubt become a classic in future years because of its touching story and meaningful characters. |
