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The Song Remains the Same, Review and Giveaway

April 11, 2012 by Dawn

Opening a novel with the protagonist just coming to after a terrible accident certainly puts the reader right in the middle of the action from the first paragraph. This is the case with Allison Winn Scotch’s new novel The Song Remains the Same, and the stage is set for a story of unanswered questions as amnesia is the fate of the survivor, Nell Slattery.

Though she doesn’t remember who she is, or what her life was like before she became one of only two plane crash survivors, Nell soon has a feeling that things just aren’t right with the picture that is being painted for her. Her mother, her sister, and her husband are by her side, but the person they all describe isn’t necessarily who Nell wants to be anymore. She sees a life that could be described just like the wardrobe she finds in her closet at home: gray and more gray. She finds herself wanting more vibrant colors, and she becomes determined to add more zest in her second chance at life.

But the work that she must do to redefine herself also hinges on her ability to know the full picture of her life before, and it seems as if everyone around her is holding back. There are clearly secrets that need to be unearthed, and she’ll take some unconventional actions in an attempt to uncover them. What will be left for Nell when she finds out everything there is to know about her previous life?

Allison Winn Scotch is a popular author in the “women’s fiction” genre, and she has created a main character in Nell who is instantly likable. I was rooting for her recovery throughout the entire novel, even as I fumed at the people around her. There were a couple plot points that frustrated me, to tell the truth, and it was challenging to feel empathy for the folks in Nell’s life who were more invested in their own agendas than in helping her rebuild a healthy life. But, it all certainly provided for conflict, which can keep a story progressing.

If you’re a fan of what some folks call “chick lit,” The Song Remains the Same, an entertaining fictional story with a strong female lead character who works to find herself after a serious accident should be a great fit.

We have one copy of The Song Remains the Same up for grabs! Leave a comment here to be entered in the giveaway, US mailing addresses only, please. We’ll announce the winner here on 4/25. This giveaway is now closed.

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Dawn enjoys the great escape that a novel can provide. When she’s not teaching preschool or rounding up her own crazy kids, she can be found blogging away at my thoughts exactly.

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Comments

  1. Natalia says

    April 11, 2012 at 12:17 am

    Sound interesting! Thank you1

  2. Sandra K321 says

    April 11, 2012 at 9:24 am

    This definitely seems to pull me in to the story. Would love to read it.

  3. Liz says

    April 11, 2012 at 9:38 am

    Redefinition is always interesting. Thanks for the giveaway.

  4. Stephanie says

    April 11, 2012 at 9:51 am

    sounds like a great book.

  5. Kristin D says

    April 11, 2012 at 9:56 am

    I would love to win this one, I have been wishing for it for awhile!

  6. Ellie says

    April 11, 2012 at 10:30 am

    Thanks for this lovely giveaway.

  7. Barb says

    April 11, 2012 at 12:09 pm

    What a fun idea for a book!

  8. Joyness Sparkles says

    April 11, 2012 at 12:43 pm

    Thank you for hosting, this book looks like fun! 🙂

  9. Colleen Turner says

    April 11, 2012 at 3:44 pm

    This book sounds so good! I really enjoyed The One That I Want and have been waiting for this new novel to come out.

  10. paige bacon says

    April 11, 2012 at 4:49 pm

    Please add me in to this one.

  11. Tammy Gordon says

    April 11, 2012 at 8:18 pm

    Sounds like a good book!

  12. Angela Calvert says

    April 11, 2012 at 9:38 pm

    I have never read anything by her. I would love to have the chance!

  13. Staci A says

    April 12, 2012 at 3:57 pm

    Sounds very interesting!

  14. Erin Goff says

    April 12, 2012 at 4:23 pm

    Love her books. Thanks for the giveaway!

  15. Carmen says

    April 12, 2012 at 4:42 pm

    Cannot wait to read this one! Such a great premise…and I love all her other novels.

  16. Jennifer Downing says

    April 12, 2012 at 7:06 pm

    Allison Winn Scotch is one of my favorite authors. Cant wait to read this one!

  17. samantha w says

    April 12, 2012 at 11:10 pm

    sounds very interesting

  18. Sharyl says

    April 13, 2012 at 10:35 am

    Sounds like something I would like to read.

  19. Lori says

    April 13, 2012 at 12:54 pm

    Would like to read this one.

  20. Carol M says

    April 13, 2012 at 3:19 pm

    This sounds like a book I would enjoy. Thank you for the giveaway!

  21. Angela E. says

    April 14, 2012 at 3:45 pm

    This book sounds so good, thanks

  22. Beth C says

    April 14, 2012 at 5:38 pm

    Love to be entered. Thanks!
    pbclark(at)netins(dot)net

  23. Linda Kish says

    April 14, 2012 at 11:50 pm

    I would love to read this book.

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

  24. June says

    April 16, 2012 at 6:59 pm

    Sounds soooo good.

  25. Garrett says

    April 17, 2012 at 12:54 pm

    Sure to be another winner.

  26. Jeff says

    April 17, 2012 at 7:22 pm

    Enter me for this one also.

  27. bobby says

    April 18, 2012 at 7:59 am

    my wife would like this

  28. Anita Yancey says

    April 18, 2012 at 9:36 am

    I can’t imagine what it would be like to have amnesia and not be able to remember anything. I would love to read this book. Please enter me. Thanks!

  29. Van says

    April 18, 2012 at 12:58 pm

    This book sounds so interesting to me.

  30. Chuck says

    April 18, 2012 at 4:13 pm

    Sure would be frustrating to figure out the people around you in this book.

  31. Don says

    April 19, 2012 at 12:47 pm

    Sounds like a very good read.

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