The Road Before Us
My Thoughts
I have mixed feelings about The Road Before Us by Janine Rosche. The beginning drew me in, but then I found my attention flagging. I believe part of the problem was adjusting to the multiple points of view and the three timelines. The pacing was on the slow side (it reminded me of when I was a child and a car ride felt like it is going on forever especially since I had to share the backseat with my sister). The characters were developed and multifaceted. I liked that there was a diverse cast. My favorite character was Benny. I liked her spirit and attitude. Benny was determined to get to Hollywood to be an actress (she was not taking no for an answer). I loved the descriptions of the 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air (a beautiful car).
We get to travel down the iconic Route 66 and see it from three points of
view. I enjoyed the retired couple,
Sandy and Tim from Ohio (my favorite state) that Benny, Jade, and Bridger met while
traveling. Sandy and Tim were friendly, helpful,
and hopeful. The story addresses several
sensitive and weighty topics (parental kidnapping, PTSD, sexual harassment,
PTSD, and racism—I might have missed one or two). I did feel that the author tried to put too
much into one book. Faith was a minute
part of the story. I appreciated the
hopeful ending. While I liked some parts of The Road Before Us, I skimmed through others. I had to
laugh, though, at the advice Benny offered to Ronald Regan when she met him at the
wrap party after her first film.
The Road Before Us comes out May 21 and can be preordered from Amazon*. You can find Janine Rosche's other books here. This site has a list of attractions on Route 66. Thank you for stopping by today. I will be back on Tuesday, May 21 with Amish Witness to Murder by Dana R. Lynn. It is the eighteenth book in the Amish Country Justice series. I hope that you have a relaxing weekend. Take care and Happy Reading!
The Avid Reader
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