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The Art of Seeing : A Novel
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The Art of Seeing
Author(s): Cammie McGovern
As a child, the flamboyant, brooding, and beautiful Rozzie was always the star of her family -- especially in her younger sister Jemma's eyes. So when Rozzie takes up acting and, as a teenager, wins a part in a major motion picture, life changes irrevocably for both sisters. Rozzie is catapulted into the chaotic adult world of celebrity while Jemma travels to movie sets and relishes her sister's fame -- never seeing the strain that the spotlight puts on Rozzie. Soon Jemma develops her own artistic ambitions as a photographer, and Rozzie is forced to reveal the secret she has kept from her family for years -- a rare eye condition that threatens her vision. Only then does Jemma begin to see the truth about her sister and herself -- a reality that threatens the delicate balance of their relationship.
A moving and profound story about family, celebrity, envy, and ultimately love, The Art of Seeing is a brilliant exploration of the powerful and enduring connection between sisters.
Review(s):
"Beautifully written."
-- Chicago Tribune
"Eloquent. [McGovern] is a wry and keen observer of sibling love and rivalry."
-- People
"McGovern explore[s] the deep shadows thrown by sisterly rivalry. She skillfully reflects the spotlight of fame back on itself."
-- Los Angeles Times
"Elegant and complex. An unusually accomplished first novel."
-- Christina Schwarz, The Atlantic Monthly
ISBN: 9780743228367
Author(s): Cammie McGovern
As a child, the flamboyant, brooding, and beautiful Rozzie was always the star of her family -- especially in her younger sister Jemma's eyes. So when Rozzie takes up acting and, as a teenager, wins a part in a major motion picture, life changes irrevocably for both sisters. Rozzie is catapulted into the chaotic adult world of celebrity while Jemma travels to movie sets and relishes her sister's fame -- never seeing the strain that the spotlight puts on Rozzie. Soon Jemma develops her own artistic ambitions as a photographer, and Rozzie is forced to reveal the secret she has kept from her family for years -- a rare eye condition that threatens her vision. Only then does Jemma begin to see the truth about her sister and herself -- a reality that threatens the delicate balance of their relationship.
A moving and profound story about family, celebrity, envy, and ultimately love, The Art of Seeing is a brilliant exploration of the powerful and enduring connection between sisters.
Review(s):
"Beautifully written."
-- Chicago Tribune
"Eloquent. [McGovern] is a wry and keen observer of sibling love and rivalry."
-- People
"McGovern explore[s] the deep shadows thrown by sisterly rivalry. She skillfully reflects the spotlight of fame back on itself."
-- Los Angeles Times
"Elegant and complex. An unusually accomplished first novel."
-- Christina Schwarz, The Atlantic Monthly
ISBN: 9780743228367