When nineteen-year-old Faby attends the annual Vaudeville Show in her small town, she is hoping to escape to the drudgery of day-to-day life in the Gauthier household, where chores are watched over by the critical eye of Maman and Maman Aurore. The year is 1924, the setting small town Vermont, USA, and even though she’s been attending these fanfares since she was seven, Faby has no idea that this particular show is about to change her life.
“Telling Sonny” is the first published book of author Elizabeth Gauffreau. I’ve had the honour of meeting and communicating with Elizabeth through her blog, so was excited to read her work.
“Telling Sonny” reads like an historical memoir, the descriptive details effectively capture the ambiance of the era. As a reader, I felt myself swept up in the emotions of the story: fearing for Faby, wishing she’d assert more on her own behalf, frustrated by the helplessness of her situation.
Gauffreau’s gift is the ability to create an animated portrait of a bygone era and pair it with a timeless issue, culminating in a suspenseful and satisfying read.
I’d recommend “Telling Sonny” as a book club selection.
Well done, Liz!
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After such glowing reviews plus yours, Liz this sounds like a must read 😊
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I’d say!
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Great review! One more for the TBR list. 🙂
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Thank you, and for sure!
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An excellent review for an excellent read. 🙂
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Thank you and agreed!
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Congratulations, Liz! 🙂
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A wonderful review – found “Telling Sonny” and looking forward to opening the pages!
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Oh good. Happy reading.
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Looking forward to following your blog!
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Likewise! Thank you.
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A well-done intro to your book. Will enjoy the read, I’m sure. Congrats!!
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A wonderful review of Liz’s book. I also loved it and thought her characterisation was brilliant.
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It really was. I couldn’t help but think about my own grandmother, and women of that era.
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“Gauffreau’s gift is the ability to create an animated portrait of a bygone era and pair it with a timeless issue, culminating in a suspenseful and satisfying read.” A most important gift
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Indeed!
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Reblogged this on Elizabeth Gauffreau and commented:
I am delighted to share V.J. Knutson’s review of my debut novel TELLING SONNY. V.J. is an exceptionally perceptive and trenchant poet. I’d encourage you to check out her work on https://vjknutson.org/.
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What a wonderful introduction, Liz . Thank you.
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My pleasure! Thank YOU!!
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Thank you so much for the lovely review of Telling Sonny! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!!
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I really enjoyed it. Well done.
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