I'm honored and humbled to share this 5-Star review in entirety published at Amazon for 'Etta's Fishing Ground':
Alan Vandervoort
5.0 out of 5 stars
Etta’s Fishing Ground goes beyond a simple yarn of New England life. It is a detailed examination of small-town culture - a highly entertaining social science lesson on the intricacies of human existence. Not surprising from an intelligent author of profound thought and story-telling talent - Ms. Pasco has an uncanny insight into American life with the ability to express in an epic novel.
Through 93 easy-to-read chapters, the story covers romance, lust, tragedy, friendship, enterprise, choices, and dreams – subtlety touching on the importance of each. Enthusiasts for Italian food, motorcycles, art, outdoor life, and family dynamics will relate. Appropriately placed cliches enhance the tone and pace. A wealth of characters are carefully formed with none lacking personality.
The title character’s extensive back story builds an understanding of motivations with an envious example of strength and perseverance. Etta’s story comes with many jolts of the unexpected with reader-satisfying outcomes. The role of serendipity leads to the realization that circumstances are as relevant as decisions in guiding one’s life story.
Etta’s Fishing Ground is a worthy addition to an impressive collection of novels, novellas, and memoirs by Ms. Pasco.
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