Bliss A Novel

By Gabrielle Pina

Book Overview

Francesca Valentine was one of the most talented violinists in the world, and had lived in Tuscany and Paris, dining and performing to the rich and the powerful. Claudine Jenkins was a girl with a... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: 0739432443
• ISBN13: 9780739432440
• Release Date: January 2002
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Excellent!

I was given this book by a friend and finished it in two days. Not only is it an easy read, but a page turner as well! Bliss is a story of the determination, perseverance and hope that possess Hattie Mae and Claudine, despite the hardships that life tosses their way.Gabrielle Pina unleashed fantastic, multi-layered characters into a story which took on a life of its own and left me wanting more. Identifying with each character is easy, regardless of the fact that their lives are so different from mine. I felt as if I had been transported into their world. I laughed throughout, and then cried at the end, something I've never done with a book before. I highly recommend this book!

Riveting . . . practically a masterpiece!

A well-constructed, beautifully written, multi-layered story about heartbreak, loss, greed, reinvention, and lies, lies, and more lies. This story was absolutely fabulous and will be savored long after you've finished the last page. Ms. Pina is a major literary talent, and I eagerly await her next novel.

Prepare for a journey...

A definite must read. In this debut novel by Gabrielle Pina, we are introduced to Francesca Valentine, a very talented, successful and world-renowned violinist.  Prepare to go on a journey as Bliss takes you through the back roads of Georgia, the Governor's mansion and even the picturesque hills of Tuscany.  Bliss is the struggle, determination and will of the strong black woman that could easily have been your grandmother or your great-grandmother.  Pina has deftly done a wonderful job creating full-bodied, unique characters that will envelop you in a story that will have you anticipating every page!  -TLR

Fabulous Story!

I couldn't believe that this was a first book written by Gabrielle Pina. Bliss in an incredibly moving story. There are a wealth of characters, all with funny, realistic and impressive personalities. Gabrielle really brought them to life...some you'll hate, some you'll love...some you'll even cry for. I found myself speaking aloud at some of the deceptive characters. The novel really took me into another world. I couldn't put Bliss down, and was so sad when I got to the end because I wanted more!!! Gabrielle Pina certainly has a great literary future ahead of her.

Very Moving Novel!!!

I can't believe that this is the first novel written by Gabrielle Pina. I absolutely loved Bliss! The characters were moving, realistic, and gravitating. She really brought them to life well...so well, that as a reader I became angry, sad and happy at their actions aloud, as if I were watching television. I really enjoyed this book, and think it would make a great screenplay. I honestly didn't want to book to end, I wanted more!!! I actually put down my favorite author, Jackie Collin's new novel to finish reading Bliss. Gabrielle certainly has a marvelous literary career ahead of her, and she's won a lifelong fan of her future work.