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Don't Miss This One! Jun 21, 2005 (10 of 10 found this helpful)
In this wonderful story by gifted writer Karen White, we are taken to Pawley Island in South Carolina with our main character Jillian Parrish and her 7-year old daughter, who seems to have a very special supernatural gift. One that will change the lives of all it comes in contact with.
Jillian is pregnant and divorced and is desperately seeking peace and the meaning of love in her troubled life. Abused as a child, thrown into a closet of darkness for the smallest error , Jillian clings to the good memories of days spent with her grandmother on Pawley Island. Hoping to somehow rekindle that peace by returning, Jillian finds she encounters other ghosts, such as the unsolved mystery of her best friend Lauren's disappearance years ago.
Linc was Lauren's boyfriend and Jillian's friend; he was also a suspect in Lauren's disappearance. As fate would have it, both Jillian and Linc are now together on the island, although for different reasons, their lives would soon intertwine as they join forces to end the turmoil that haunts them both.
The author does a wonderful job defining the characters, making them real in your minds eye and helping to bring the story to life. She throws in some unusual twists that will delight and surprise you as the work unfolds. You will be shocked when the truth of Lauren's disappearance is discovered. This is one outstanding work, brimming with mystery, love and a touch of the supernatural that is a real page turner from beginning to end. I recommend it highly, excellent read.
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Karen White's best book to date Jul 7, 2005 (6 of 6 found this helpful)
I've been a fan of Karen White's for five years now, and I think this is her best book yet. In "The Color of Light," she tells the story of two people, Linc Rising and Jillian Parrish, who have each suffered great loss. They separately decide to go back to live in the place they love the most (beautiful Pawley's Island off the South Carolina coast) despite the fact the island also holds very painful memories for each of them. The author's lyrical descriptions of the island make it the perfect setting for this haunting tale. With great skill, she balances a suspenseful "Sixth Sense" style mystery with the very human story of two people trying to come to terms with their past and each other. I especially loved the character Grace, Jillian's young daughter, an "old soul" with a winning personality and a very special talent. "The Color of Light" is engaging, heart-warming and suspenseful all at the same time-a difficult balance to keep, but Karen White handles the task beautifully. Great reading for the beach or any time you're in the mood for a good story.
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Best Book I have Read Jun 11, 2005 (4 of 6 found this helpful)
This book is not my usual read, but boy am I glad I read this one.
Set on Pawley's Isalnd, this book grabbed me from the the first page. The characters are deep and complex, and the plot is captivating right from the start.
I would recommend it to any one!
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THE COLOR OF LIGHT--a great summer read !! Jun 18, 2005 (4 of 5 found this helpful)
If you are looking for a book that contains beautifully written and meaningful lyrical prose with a page turning plot peppered equally with romance,humor and mystery, then put this novel on your must-list for summer reading !!! It's a modern day love story set on Pawley's Island, S. C., and the author is very adept at whisking the reader away to this haunting, southern shore where the two main characters, Jillian and Linc must overcome past and present obstacles to ultimately find themselves and one another. THE COLOR OF LIGHT is very readable yet contains multi-layered themes about motherhood, love, endurance, faith and hope that are universal and not tied to any one generation or location. The combination of imagery, depth, mystery and irresistable romance makes this book an excellent choice to read this summer or any season. The author has penned an enlightening AND entertaining read . THE COLOR OF LIGHT will not disappoint fans of Karen White's FALLING HOME and AFTER THE RAIN.
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Captivating Sep 9, 2005 (4 of 8 found this helpful)
This is a wonderful book. Has an interesting plot, and characters you will laugh and cry with. I read it for cover to cover in a day- I couldn't put it down. This is the first book I have read by this author, but it won't be the last!