Summary: This book follows the lives of Spanish civilians under the rule of a fascist government during the 50’s. Among them is eighteen-year-old Daniel Matheson, the son of an oil tycoon, who arrives in Madrid with his parents hoping to connect with the country of his mother's birth through the lens of his camera. Photography--and fate--introduce him to Ana, whose family's interweaving obstacles reveal the lingering grasp of the Spanish Civil War--as well as chilling definitions of fortune and fear. Daniel's photographs leave him with uncomfortable questions amidst shadows of danger. He is backed into a corner of difficult decisions to protect those he loves. Lives and hearts collide, revealing an incredibly dark side to the sunny Spanish city.
My thoughts: I read a brief sample but was not impressed. The setting was unique and writing was beautiful but there were too many characters and points of views to follow.
My thoughts: I read a brief sample but was not impressed. The setting was unique and writing was beautiful but there were too many characters and points of views to follow.