ROMANCE

The Rest of Us

by Jessica Lott
S. & S. Jul. 2013. 304p. ISBN 9781451645873. $24.99; ebk. ISBN 9781451645897. F
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Terry, a thirtysomething, single New Yorker, stumbles across the obituary of her former college poetry professor—and ex-lover—and begins to reflect on their good times and finds herself missing Rhinehart all over again. A week later, when she bumps into the very much alive and married Rhinehart, her shock soon fades and old feelings rekindle. Embracing their second chance at happiness, Rhinehart and Terry discover their lives changing in many ways: Terry returns to the photography career she had abandoned years ago, Rhinehart attempts to uncover the secret of his Ukrainian past, and together they navigate the hills and valleys of their renewed friendship, while learning more about themselves in the process.
VERDICT Covering topics similar to the themes found in the works of Binnie Kirshenbaum but to a milder degree, Lott, winner of Low Fidelity Press's Novella Award for Osin, explores love, loss, friendship, and second chances in a heartbreaking yet inspiring debut novel. The story line is enjoyable but tends to get sidetracked by asides and descriptions that may leave the reader impatient to get back to the plot. Still, lovers of photography, art, and poetry will enjoy Lott's effort as she goes into great detail on these aspects of her characters' lives.
Reviewed by Katie Wernz, Kent State Univ., OH , Jun 28, 2013
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