Review by marvac -- Midwinter Turns to Spring

marvac · Post by **marvac** » 16 Nov 2019, 21:30

[Following is a volunteer review of "Midwinter Turns to Spring" by Maria Veloso.]

4 out of 4 stars

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A poem inspires the romance novel Midwinter Turns to Spring taking place in the splendor of an American county, while coincides at the late past 70´s decade and a few recent years ago. The author Maria Veloso, narrates the story of an art professional young woman dedicated to redefine the work legacy of a Spanish artist, who makes reference to the south region of Spain in a village named Málaga, where the Flamenco culture initiates its legendary flourishment.

There were many unauthenticated pieces of the art work, being discussed in a lecture held at the University of San Francisco, where a musician, also young man had to relocate the property of a descent painting, since he formerly pertains to a Spanish lineage. The expected befall arrived, and Savannah Curtis met Alfonso Madrigál, both had been involved in love through their respective passion that recreates every wonder feeling of each other.

In the early childhood, Savannah had experienced situations that she perceived as painful for her innermost feelings, these were so convincing to pursue the interest to know and sustain other infants, then she became part of a Children Institute and taught a kind class in art painting. Meanwhile, she was engaged in a couple relationship with a businessman that did not realize to be in love, though she was secure with his affection.

Alfonso also had ambivalent memoirs about him as a child, he was raised in a port place where he developed the eminent style for Flamenco rhythm, cared from his grandmother, who made him learn to support others in definite values including his relatives, this fact had been important to exert Alfonso´s unselfishness.

There are few errors in the book, even though I rate the novel 4 out of 4, I was concerned with the specific essence of great described characters, as they reveal the aptitude about two distant cultures in a particular moment, which is the most interesting concern in my review, that is the reason to align also language forms of relate, this is found in the narrative of the book, as event interactions evolved into art appreciation. Music is an important feature, that makes the sense of a vivid environment along the novel, and shows its particular scene of delightful landscape nature, exemplified with alive meanings.

In contrast there is nothing I dislike about the book, I consider it appeals to a large extent of young and adult readers, who select and like to spend a prototype reading in romance genre. The reason the rate is not 3 out of 4 in my review, is because writing style adequates thoughtfully the author´s description of space details.

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gali · Post by **gali** » 08 Dec 2019, 09:33

A romance tale that follows the life of an artist through her hidden journal sounds good. A young woman finds the journey of a woman who lived in the same apartment twenty-six years earlier. Throwing art, culture, and music into the mix enriches the book. Hopefully, those few errors were fixed by now. Thank you for the review!

Infinite I · Post by **Infinite I** » 08 Dec 2019, 09:56

Seems like a beautiful romance, especially because it involves the artists. I liked the plot of this book. Great review

Bles · Post by **Bles** » 08 Dec 2019, 10:01

Midwinter Turns to Spring by Maria Veloso, a book about the life of a young woman, an artist sounds quite interesting but unfortunately I won't consider reading it. Nonetheless, I will recommend it to my friends. Great review.

Abacus · Post by **Abacus** » 08 Dec 2019, 10:10

Midwinter Turns to Spring by Maria Veloso - If you like love stories, this must appeal to you. Plus it comes with music. Thanks for the review.

aacodreanu · Post by **aacodreanu** » 08 Dec 2019, 10:13

I am not a native speaker of English but I think your review is full of mistakes, some of which make the message you want to pass on unclear, to say the least.
How can you estimate the correctness of a book written in a language that you do not master?
I understand that music is important in the novel, that there are two cultures present and that Flamengo, the dance, has some role to play.
I probably have to read another review to understand better. Sorry.

supraja_prasad · Post by **supraja_prasad** » 08 Dec 2019, 10:20

Music and paintings are creative pursuits of man to express himself and are considered to be a pinnacle of love and romance. With a book which I believe has a potential to explore the depth of the art(s) and the human heart, I am plenty interested in finding out how this story is woven after reading the review.

Howlan · Post by **Howlan** » 08 Dec 2019, 10:23

I don not think this is a book I would be happy to read. Thanks for recommending the book though!

Reynaa · Post by **Reynaa** » 08 Dec 2019, 10:24

It seems like a very deep story. I'm not sure if it's my type of book, though. I did look it up for purchase and it was pretty expensive but included a CD soundtrack. I thought that was unique.

Amy+++ · Post by **Amy+++** » 08 Dec 2019, 10:25

I'm more into romances from this decade, so I will be passing on this one.

DrPatti8454 · Post by **DrPatti8454** » 08 Dec 2019, 10:27

I'm not attracted to romance novels very often, but Midwinter Turns To Spring might be the exception. Going back in time to chronicle someone's life by the use of a diary sounds fascinating to me; an intriguing and mysterious way to tell the story. Congrats on BOTD

OllyM · Post by **OllyM** » 08 Dec 2019, 10:28

Have read the book and I really enjoyed it. Midwinter turns to spring is one of the best romance have read, it is just so different.

Fazzier · Post by **Fazzier** » 08 Dec 2019, 10:47

A romance novel that incorporates both arts and music sounds like an interesting read. It also seems to be well-executed. Thank you for this wonderful review!

cpru68 · Post by **cpru68** » 08 Dec 2019, 10:47

Romance novels aren’t my first choice for reading, but I have to say that the author adding a musical CD is unique. I won’t be reading this one, but it sounds like the writing is good as the love story of Savannah and Alfonso gets underway.

Nizar Ali Shah · Post by **Nizar Ali Shah** » 08 Dec 2019, 10:48

It is a romance tale that follows a life an artist through her hidden journal that sounds good.This is a mixture of art,culture and music into the mix which enriches the book.