Lies a River Deep, by Vera Jane Cook
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In the summer of 1962, at a high school graduation party, Bessie Day Hardy is brutally raped. Fifty years later, the consequences of that horrific night will transition into unforeseen events that will shatter her serene and uncomplicated life.
Lies a River Deep, by Vera Jane Cook- Published on: 2015-03-10
- Released on: 2015-03-10
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Review Reviewed by Danita Dyess for Readers' Favorite - 5 StarsIt was over 40 years ago when the unimaginable occurred: Bessie Day Hardy -- a smart, beautiful teenage girl with curly black hair and a striking figure -- was raped in Chaanakya. But that was exactly what happened in the book "Lies a River Deep" by Vera Jane Cook. Of course, a lot can happen in four decades. Bessie, a widower, is 60 years old now. Grey Otis, the town dunce, and Maggie, his wife, are still here. Lily, her high school friend, is still here. Mrs. Day, Bessie's mother, lives in the nearby nursing home. But whatever happened to Bart and Roland Miller, the two brothers who competed for Bessie's heart? Most importantly, how does this cast of characters fit into Bessie's tragic past? Which one of them knew about the rape and which one got paid money to keep it a secret? This was a great book. Back to the 50s with Roland's 1959 convertible and an era where women were either "good" or "bad" girls. I enjoyed the distinct neighborhoods with the 1930s Cape and Colonial houses with well-manicured lawns. The river was real but symbolic. Cook did a fabulous job of conveying the complicated relationships between people, especially the bond between mother and daughter. Cook has written four other books including "Dancing Backward in Paradise: A Novel" and "Hearts Upon a Fragile Bough." "Lies a River Deep" is highly recommended.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Twists and turns By Melinda Cook transports the reader to the 1960’s complete with flawed mindset pertaining to women and rape. She vividly sets the turbulent times in great detail, thoughts, family and societal expectations, political and sexual tension of the era along with historical references of the period.Rape is not an easy subject matter to approach, yet Cook gives us a rather complicated narrative involving this very touchy topic. The narrative is slow to start but its force is felt midway through with increased propulsion. Major twists and turns, secrets, deceptions and recollections unfold creating a climactic ending.Bessie is a compelling character. As you learn of her brutal rape, the reader is deeply affected. As Bessie sifts through the lies, pieces the fragments of her memory you admire her strength for all she endured. Her unfaltering strength allows her to handle her rape with impressive emotional and mental composure. As her ordeal is brought to light, the culprits, innocent victims and bystanders leave you astonished.A rather powerful narrative with a shocking outcome addressing a topic handled with extreme caution nonetheless controversial in players. Laborious and ambitious effort by Cook, well executed.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Lies A River Deep By Jersey Girl Book Reviews / Jersey Girl Sizzling Book Reviews Lies A River Deep is an intriguing story about how an older woman deals with the lasting effects from an emotional trauma in her past that has suddenly resurfaced fifty years later.In the summer of 1962, at a high school graduation party, Bessie Day Hardy is brutally raped. Fifty years later, Bessie is a widow in her late sixties living peacefully in Chanakya, New York, a picturesque small town in central New York along the Seneca river. Bessie's world is turned upside down when the emotional trauma from her past resurfaces and comes back to haunt her ... and like the flow of the river, it runs deep with many secrets, lies, betrayals, and consequences.Author Vera Jane Cooks weaves a riveting and slow building emotional tale mixed with mystery and suspense that alternates between the past (1960s) and the present. The complexity of this multi-layered story of deep family secrets, lies, and betrayals, easily draws the reader into Bessie's story as her tragic past resurfaces and unravels the inevitable emotional and traumatic revelation of the truth and its consequences. The mystery and suspense of Bessie's tragic past keeps the reader engaged and guessing about what really happened on that horrible night, while taking them along Bessie's fifty year journey as she learns to come to terms with the past.With a strong realistic cast of characters; powerful dialogue and dramatic interactions; and a rich description of the setting, alternating time periods, and suspenseful storyline; Lies A River Deep is a compelling and emotional women's fiction story with a satisfying touch of drama and suspense.Disclaimer: I received a copy of the book from the author / publisher in exchange for my honest review.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. An emotional and satisfying read By Lynda Dickson - Books Direct Bessie is a seventy-year-old widow living in Chaanakya, New York, with only her cat Spider for company. She devotes most of her time to Francine and her son Davy, who were abandoned by Richard a few years ago, leaving them destitute. The story in interspersed with flashbacks to when Bessie was a junior in high school, fifty years ago. Bessie was going out with Roland, and things were fine until Roland's brother Bart returned to town. Then a series of tragic events conspired to ruin the lives of many, and the repercussions are still being felt today. But what really happened the night of Roland's graduation? What lies were told, and what secrets are still being kept?This is a story of family secrets and lies and the consequences every action can have. The title can be interpreted in a couple of ways, depending on whether "lies" is used as a noun or a verb. The Seneca River, which runs alongside Bessie's house, is a character in its own right and is featured in many scenes. The language is poetic and lyrical and flows much like the river itself. There are a few minor editing errors but not enough to detract from the reading experience. Interestingly, some parts of the story are told from the point-of-view of Bessie's cat, Spider; this device provides some unusual insights, but I'm not convinced it is necessary.An emotional and satisfying read.4.5 starsI received this book in return for an honest review.
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