Aria

by Susan Segal

Book Overview

When her husband and two small children are killed in an ocean sailing accident, Eve Miller, the sole survivor and narrator of this story, finds refuge in the home of Isabel Stein, an aging opera diva... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1882593456
• ISBN13: 9781882593453
• Release Date: September 2001
• Publisher: Bridge Works Publishing Company
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 1.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Straightforward writing tells excellent story

Wow! I really enjoyed this book. It had a story to tell and told it well. No flowery writing to get in the way. Real characters. A narrator who let us readers in on her thoughts and didn't keep secrets just for the sake of confusing us. A book with ethical issues that weren't spelled out, but nevertheless were clear. It wasn't overly complicated and obfuscated, and at the same time it didn't hit the reader over the head with a message. The characters will stay with me for a long time.

Exploring Our National Obsession with Victims of Tragedy

Expertly crafted, Aria tells the story of one woman, who in surviving a horrific boating accident which kills her husband and children, becomes a celebrity. Woven throughout this tale of survival, opera and family is a broad social commentary on our national cult of victimhood. Especially timely in light the recent events in New York, this beautifully written book was a great read. I recommend it to anyone fascinated with how we treat individuals who suffer tragic loss and who enjoy a compelling story. I'm looking forward to more stories from this author!-Lyann