A Significant Test of Blood
Lauren Marlowe, a young American woman, is working in South Africa when she becomes the victim of a violent attack that exposes her to the HIV virus. The nightmare of abduction and assault strengthens her resolve to complete a project helping AIDS orphans. Her situation is complicated as she falls in love with a South African man. In California , shocking secrets emerge as Lauren’s family copes with the death of their patriarch. Her predicament further tests their… More >>
Topic: aids orphans, hiv, In California, Lauren Marlowe, shocking secrets, Significant Test, south africa, south african man, violent attack
Well, the literary work was duly delivered by Amazon; and so I immediately (of course) set aside the “Steinbeck”, “Hemingway” or some such other “classic” which was currently at hand…..in favor of this newly discovered contemporary writer……and, I have to say, this is one GOOD book……excellent!
The theme of the story was indeed disturbing and very troubling……..but, I’m sure, not unrealistic in the context of what happens in today’s South Africa. There was drama and tension, humor, excellent character portrayals, and just the right measure of sexual tension…..actually, let me take that back…..more, much more, on the voluptuous “Maria” would have been better…..!
Yes, a terrific book.
Rating: 5 / 5
It was exciting to read this new book from the author. The characters and plot are well developed and the the writing has great empathy. She deals with very real issues, both in South Africa and California, and the interplay of family relationships is well described. I loved this book.
Rating: 5 / 5
This is a fabulous novel, and I highly recommend it. It’s very sensitively written and deals not only with current South African affairs but with the nature of families and blood ties. Such an interesting look at how the same members of one family can view things in such wildly different ways. Don’t miss this one…
Rating: 5 / 5