Linda’s Book Obsession Reviews “The Curiosities” by Susan Gloss, William Morrow, February 5, 2019

Linda’s Book Obsession Reviews “The Curiosities” by Susan Gloss, William Morrow, February 5, 2019

Susan Gloss, Author of “The Curiosities” has written an intriguing, and entertaining novel. The Genres for this novel are Fiction and Women’s Fiction. The timeline for this story is in the present and goes back to the past when it pertains to the characters or events in the story. The author describes her characters as complex and complicated.

Nell Parker has a PhD in Art History, and her husband Josh is an attorney.  They had lost a daughter very early in Nell’s pregnancy, and after  several rounds of  fertility treatments that produced no results,  Nell would like to try again, but Josh has had enough. There is tension and friction in their marriage. Nell looks for a job and finds one as a director in a not for profit Center for Artists. Nell is in charge of three artists that have gotten residencies.

The three artists live in the mansion, and have different interests in their creative process and art. Each of  the artists has their own set of problems to work out, but each is extremely talented. Nell is there to over-see what goes on, and does go home at night. Nell also has some secrets she is keeping from her husband.

I appreciate that the author describes the importance of family, friendship, communication, honesty, emotional support, love and hope.  This is also a story of artists, creativity, growth, and friendship. I would recommend this  story for those readers who enjoy dramatic stories. I received an ARC from Edelweiss for my honest review.