Official Review: Becoming Mrs. Walsh by Jessica Gordon
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Official Review: Becoming Mrs. Walsh by Jessica Gordon
[Following is the official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Becoming Mrs. Walsh" by Jessica Gordon.]
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What is the book about?
Becoming Mrs. Walsh by Jessica Gordon is a short story about 26-year old Shoshana Thomson engaged to the youngest son of the wealthy Walsh family in Washington, D.C. Throughout the story, we see Shoshana trying to fit in with the glamorous lifestyle, having strong feelings for another man and doubts on her soon-to-be husband. In the end, she needs to decide whether to choose the man who can give her everything or the one who makes her heart beat?
Why did you choose to review this book?
I chose to review this book as I was curious to read a story from a young author who graduated from John Hopkins. I wanted to know if she was going to include the stuff she learned from school or invent something entirely new. I must say, I was pleasantly surprised. The author managed to keep it close to reality but at the same time give us a sense of wonder. She managed this by making the main character come from a middle-class family, who has had experiences which any average US person can relate to. Instead, the prestigious world of the Walsh's, with all the Guccis & Jimmy Choos, is the fairytale ingredient needed to make an ordinary event into an extraordinary one. I'm not saying that brand names are the only things which will bring happiness to every girl. But the majority of girls have this secret, superficial and vain little world where they get to be pampered, dressed up and look gorgeous. And it doesn't matter if brand names adorn us or if a fairy godmother magically dresses us, but we do want to look beautiful and have easy (and if possible, free) access to it. Through Shoshana, the reader gets to experience being a princess and dancing with her Prince Charming.
What did you enjoy?
The main aspect I enjoyed about this book was how the author accentuated those ordinary, everyday moments to make the story compelling, such as the flirting or trying to fit in with the Walsh's. These are experiences we have all experienced, thus can relate to the scenes (even if you have never been in Washington D.C. and don't have incredibly rich in-laws).
A second aspect was the character development. Each and every character was kept distinct (and the uncommon names helped) and throughout the story they matured, thus making the story more interesting.
The third aspect was the language. It was sophisticated during the posh moments and casual in the ordinary moments, but it was never vulgar, even during sensual moments.
What did you not enjoy?
Only once did I find a sentence out of place, “ she felt her underwear get wet”, which she could have substituted with,“she was incredibly turned on”, to keep the classy and sensual flow of the language going on. Apart from that, everything else was perfect.
Why did you give those stars?
I am giving it 3 out of 4 stars as this is not a book that everyone will enjoy reading. It is meant for those adults who enjoy reading about wedding preparations or are going through it themselves. Or for those who would enjoy a light reading about ordinary events in extraordinary settings.
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Becoming Mrs. Walsh by Jessica Gordon is a short story about 26-year old Shoshana Thomson engaged to the youngest son of the wealthy Walsh family in Washington, D.C. Throughout the story, we see Shoshana trying to fit in with the glamorous lifestyle, having strong feelings for another man and doubts on her soon-to-be husband. In the end, she needs to decide whether to choose the man who can give her everything or the one who makes her heart beat?
Why did you choose to review this book?
I chose to review this book as I was curious to read a story from a young author who graduated from John Hopkins. I wanted to know if she was going to include the stuff she learned from school or invent something entirely new. I must say, I was pleasantly surprised. The author managed to keep it close to reality but at the same time give us a sense of wonder. She managed this by making the main character come from a middle-class family, who has had experiences which any average US person can relate to. Instead, the prestigious world of the Walsh's, with all the Guccis & Jimmy Choos, is the fairytale ingredient needed to make an ordinary event into an extraordinary one. I'm not saying that brand names are the only things which will bring happiness to every girl. But the majority of girls have this secret, superficial and vain little world where they get to be pampered, dressed up and look gorgeous. And it doesn't matter if brand names adorn us or if a fairy godmother magically dresses us, but we do want to look beautiful and have easy (and if possible, free) access to it. Through Shoshana, the reader gets to experience being a princess and dancing with her Prince Charming.
What did you enjoy?
The main aspect I enjoyed about this book was how the author accentuated those ordinary, everyday moments to make the story compelling, such as the flirting or trying to fit in with the Walsh's. These are experiences we have all experienced, thus can relate to the scenes (even if you have never been in Washington D.C. and don't have incredibly rich in-laws).
A second aspect was the character development. Each and every character was kept distinct (and the uncommon names helped) and throughout the story they matured, thus making the story more interesting.
The third aspect was the language. It was sophisticated during the posh moments and casual in the ordinary moments, but it was never vulgar, even during sensual moments.
What did you not enjoy?
Only once did I find a sentence out of place, “ she felt her underwear get wet”, which she could have substituted with,“she was incredibly turned on”, to keep the classy and sensual flow of the language going on. Apart from that, everything else was perfect.
Why did you give those stars?
I am giving it 3 out of 4 stars as this is not a book that everyone will enjoy reading. It is meant for those adults who enjoy reading about wedding preparations or are going through it themselves. Or for those who would enjoy a light reading about ordinary events in extraordinary settings.
***
Buy "Becoming Mrs. Walsh" on Amazon
Buy "Becoming Mrs. Walsh" on Barnes and Noble
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