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Cover Attraction (May 20)
May 20th, 2009
Cover Attraction is hosted by Marcia at The Printed Page. This is what she has to say, ‘I’m a very visual person and love beautiful, or interesting, cover art. It entices, and invites, me to stop and take a peek instead of walking right on by.’
I agree. This week’s Cover Attraction for me is the newest from Penny Vincenzi called The Best of Times. It will be released July 14 by Doubleday. Here’s a bit about the book from Random House…
In a matter of seconds, absolutely everything can change …
In this masterfully crafted page-turner, peopled with intense characters and centered on one devastating moment that involves them all, plot-twist queen Penny Vincenzi vividly captures how the actions of one person can dramatically affect many in the blink of an eye.
On an ordinary Friday afternoon, on a major motorway outside of London, a trailer truck suddenly and violently swerves across fives lanes of traffic—careening cars into one another like dominoes and leaving a trail of chaos and confusion. Within the space of a minute, an astounding miles-long pileup has amassed, and, as the survivors await help, their stories unfold.
Vincenzi expertly maneuvers the plot between the panic-stricken husband trapped in his car with his young mistress, his adultery sure to be discovered; the bridegroom trying frantically to get to the church on time (he won’t); the widow on her way to reunite with the love of her life after sixty years, now forced to ponder whether she’ll ever see him again; the junior doctor waiting to receive the crash victims in the ER … And at the epicenter of this field of destruction lies the truck driver, suffering from memory loss, while the mysterious hitchhiker, the only person who knows what really happened, has fled the scene.
Spellbound by these intimate and evocative tales, we watch as fate takes its powerful course and the far-reaching effects of the crash ripple through the lives of hundreds of people. Written with incredible verve, candor, and wit, Penny Vincenzi reveals human behavior in all its fascinating detail as she challenges her characters to face crisis boldly—and she surprises us with the results at every turn.
I’ve read a few of Penny Vincenzi’s novels and enjoyed them all. I’m really looking forward to this one. It sounds great and that cover is absolutely gorgeous. The colors are just so rich and beautiful.
So, what’s your pick this week. What cover caught your eye and wouldn’t let go?
I like this cover! This book will surely catch my eyes if I see it on shelves.
I do like it, it would catch me eye
It is very bright and colorful, but why do I feel like I’ve seen alot of covers with the backside of a woman walking away? Maybe its just me. Anyway, this book’s premise sounds phenomenal. Different lives intersecting at a pivotal moment in time. Whether it is in books or movies, this works for me. I’ll keep my eyes open for it!
I don’t think I have ever read a Penny Vincenzi book. I have always thought they were not for me. If you like them and you are such a good judge of books, then perhaps I will pick one up. What one would you recommend?
This books sounds terrific! I’m heading over to Amazon to put it on my wish list.
I have the biggest urge to go on a picnic after seeing this cover!
Wow, this sounds really good, I will have to add it to my ever so long list!
Yes, I love the cover too. It kinda reminds me of the “Girls in Trucks” cover.
I love that cover too! And believe it or not, I didn’t notice that your page had the same background until you pointed it out!
Vivid colour! It doesn’t exactly “scream” ..lol, but it is a head turner!
Finally, a cover with someone’s whole body in it!
Oooh, what a pretty cover! It’s so vibrant. ^-^
Thanks Dar for the Penny Vincenzi choice. I will add it to my list.
That is a lovely cover – very eye catching.
I own a couple of Vincenzi’s books, haven’t read them yet but I really want to.
I agree, this cover is definitely very attractive, I love the color play.
I’m reading my first Vincenzi novel right now: No Angel. I love it. I’ll have to look for this one too.
Great cover! I like the colors too.
It does sound like a good read.
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Thanks for putting this one of my radar!!! Love that cover too!! I’m a very visual person when it comes to book covers!!
that’s a great cover! my favorite this week was the new byatt, The Children’s Book.
Beautiful cover! I’m with Marie. I love the cover of Byatt’s new book, The Children’s Book.