The Day Before Tomorrow: A Novel by Monique Britten📘Book Info
Juliette and George Morgan know all about Living the Good Life. As the town's newest 'it' couple, they succeed in transforming the otherwise sleepy farming community of Rickshaw into a hotbed for musical talent and social enterprise.
A poignant & beautifully layered tale, The Day Before Tomorrow is a portrayal of an era once removed, yet not forgotten - from the early to late seventies - with much of the story taking place within the Morgan family's domestic locus and the community in which they live. Relationships become so intricately woven, adult and adolescent lines become blurred and an illicit connection between teacher and student build into hidden, often disturbing scenes of love, secrets and human experience.
When the Morgan's future essentially falls down in mid-flight, the family is forced to cope with not only trauma, but coming of age and ultimately moving away from their safe haven of Rickshaw. An indictment of survival, shattered innocence, death, love and optimism, this tale is one that will transport your mind, speak to your heart and stay in both long after you have closed the cover.
A poignant & beautifully layered tale, The Day Before Tomorrow is a portrayal of an era once removed, yet not forgotten - from the early to late seventies - with much of the story taking place within the Morgan family's domestic locus and the community in which they live. Relationships become so intricately woven, adult and adolescent lines become blurred and an illicit connection between teacher and student build into hidden, often disturbing scenes of love, secrets and human experience.
When the Morgan's future essentially falls down in mid-flight, the family is forced to cope with not only trauma, but coming of age and ultimately moving away from their safe haven of Rickshaw. An indictment of survival, shattered innocence, death, love and optimism, this tale is one that will transport your mind, speak to your heart and stay in both long after you have closed the cover.
💭Our Thoughts
This was an emotionally layered tale that takes place in the early to late seventies. The story centers around the Morgan family and the struggles they face.
From a false front of perfection to tragedy this takes this reader through the emotional gauntlet
The characters were developed and complex. I found their responses relatable. Not just the everyday trials that are living but also how they confronted their grief and learned to live again after facing such an emotional tragedy
The author crafted a unique blend of historical fiction highlighting the social commentary of that period
I enjoyed the vivid scenes and was easily able to visualize myself there
The story is slow-paced and does deal with some sensitive topics, such as grief and loss, which may be difficult for some readers.
From a false front of perfection to tragedy this takes this reader through the emotional gauntlet
The characters were developed and complex. I found their responses relatable. Not just the everyday trials that are living but also how they confronted their grief and learned to live again after facing such an emotional tragedy
The author crafted a unique blend of historical fiction highlighting the social commentary of that period
I enjoyed the vivid scenes and was easily able to visualize myself there
The story is slow-paced and does deal with some sensitive topics, such as grief and loss, which may be difficult for some readers.
Authors Website➱ https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19482991.Monique_Britten
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