The Fifth Avenue
Story Society by Rachel Hauck
This was the first book I had read by Rachel Hauck, and if
this book is indicative of her other works, it won’t be my last. Listening to this during Covid-19 kept me
engaged and thinking about something besides the craziness of the world. But even
in ordinary times, this book would have fascinated me.
I loved the way the book included 5 very diverse
characters: a professor, a CEO wannabe,
an heiress, an uber driver and a widower.
The mystery is why they were all invited to participate in the Story Society.
The book answers that question, but in a pace that keeps readers wanting more.
I thought the author did a magnificent job teasing out the
elements of each of their stories. I
kept listening to find out their secrets.
And some of them were very unexpected!
A few characters from her book, The Writing Desk,
even made cameo appearances. I found
myself hoping to meet some of the characters from this book again in a future
book of hers.
The author kept the story clean and also included a powerful
but not preachy message of redemption, along with illustrating the underlying
principle that truth sets people free.
Readers who enjoy contemporary fiction will find much to
enjoy in this book. I received a free
copy from the publisher and these are my own opinions.
