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Sunflower
by Cass J. McMain
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Pub Date
1 Jun 2013
| Archive Date
30 Dec 2017
Description
A bad day, a wrong choice and the consequences: a tale of self-discovery. Michael is a metalworker with a name for building good fences. He's even known by some neighborhood kids as Mr. Fence Man. But he wants to be something more: an artist like his former business partner, Alex. An artist, like his girlfriend, Jess, wants him to be. The commissions are starting to come in, and along with steady work making fences, things are looking good. The only problem he has is with his closest neighbor, who won't allow visitors to pass through a gate between their properties. This dispute becomes a fight and Michael, enraged, makes a wrong choice. Haunted by the result of his choice, Michael starts to fall apart: a death weighs down on him, exposing the weaknesses in the persona he was creating for himself, the weaknesses at the heart of him. Sunflower is a story about a man having a bad day and making one bad choice. But underneath that, it also about his coming to terms with himself: who he is – and who he is not. Ultimately, Sunflower is about how we define ourselves as people, and how we seek to be what we are not.
A bad day, a wrong choice and the consequences: a tale of self-discovery. Michael is a metalworker with a name for building good fences. He's even known by some neighborhood kids as Mr. Fence Man...
Description
A bad day, a wrong choice and the consequences: a tale of self-discovery. Michael is a metalworker with a name for building good fences. He's even known by some neighborhood kids as Mr. Fence Man. But he wants to be something more: an artist like his former business partner, Alex. An artist, like his girlfriend, Jess, wants him to be. The commissions are starting to come in, and along with steady work making fences, things are looking good. The only problem he has is with his closest neighbor, who won't allow visitors to pass through a gate between their properties. This dispute becomes a fight and Michael, enraged, makes a wrong choice. Haunted by the result of his choice, Michael starts to fall apart: a death weighs down on him, exposing the weaknesses in the persona he was creating for himself, the weaknesses at the heart of him. Sunflower is a story about a man having a bad day and making one bad choice. But underneath that, it also about his coming to terms with himself: who he is – and who he is not. Ultimately, Sunflower is about how we define ourselves as people, and how we seek to be what we are not.
Available Editions
EDITION |
Ebook |
ISBN |
9781909374461 |
PRICE |
US$9.99 (USD)
|
PAGES |
452
|
Additional Information
Available Editions
EDITION |
Ebook |
ISBN |
9781909374461 |
PRICE |
US$9.99 (USD)
|
PAGES |
452
|
Average rating from 2 members
Featured Reviews
Cristie U, Book Trade Professional
I was surprised to learn that this is the author's first book, as it is so incredibly well-written. I loved the fact that the characters were normal, everyday people living ordinary lives. The plot was simple, but the writing was phenomenal. The author's ability to make the characters so relatable kept me invested. This book proves that an author doesn't need over the top plot points to keep their reader invested. I highly recommend this book!
Bonnye Reed F, Reviewer
Cass McMain writes a tight, compelling story, and Sunflower boils down to a study in faith and loyalty. Throw in a smattering of support and just a touch of empathy. I found this ending very satisfactory - although it felt like I should like Jess, I never considered her a true partner for Michael. McMain goes on my list of must read authors.
I received a free electronic copy of this novel from Netgalley. Cass J. McMain, and Holland House Books in exchange for an honest review. Thank you all for sharing your hard work with me.
Featured Reviews
Cristie U, Book Trade Professional
I was surprised to learn that this is the author's first book, as it is so incredibly well-written. I loved the fact that the characters were normal, everyday people living ordinary lives. The plot was simple, but the writing was phenomenal. The author's ability to make the characters so relatable kept me invested. This book proves that an author doesn't need over the top plot points to keep their reader invested. I highly recommend this book!
Bonnye Reed F, Reviewer
Cass McMain writes a tight, compelling story, and Sunflower boils down to a study in faith and loyalty. Throw in a smattering of support and just a touch of empathy. I found this ending very satisfactory - although it felt like I should like Jess, I never considered her a true partner for Michael. McMain goes on my list of must read authors.
I received a free electronic copy of this novel from Netgalley. Cass J. McMain, and Holland House Books in exchange for an honest review. Thank you all for sharing your hard work with me.