BOOK REVIEW Sometimes a book jumps out at you and you feel like you just have to read it. The Golden Hour is just such a book and it surely didn’t disappoint. It captured my interest from the first page and didn’t let go until the end. Twenty years ago, 13 year-old Wyn Davies took a shortcut through the woods in her hometown of Haven, New Hampshire, and something terrible happened to her. Robby Rousseau confessed to the crime and has spent the last 20 years in prison. Although there was a confession, DNA testing may get Robby a new trial. Wyn has never told anyone the truth about what happened that day in the woods, so what really did happen? Now 20 years later, Wyn, a struggling artist, lives in Queens, NY, in half of a duplex while her husband, Gus, lives in the other half. They have recently split up but they share the responsibilities of their 5 year-old daughter, Avery (a total brat in my opinion). To clear her head about the possibility of a new trial, Wyn agrees to spend the winter on a remote island in Maine in an old house that her best friend, Pilar, has recently purchased. While rummaging around in the basement, Wyn discovers a box full of undeveloped 35mm rolls of film labeled “Epitaphs and Prophecies.” Wyn is intrigued so she gets a few rolls developed, starting with the first labeled 7/12/76. She discovers that the film belonged to the former owner of the house who disappeared 35 years ago. What’s on the pictures is truly mysterious (and some are downright pornographic) and Wyn wants to find out as much about the woman as she can. The more of the pictures that she gets developed, the more the story of this woman and her life emerges. What exactly the story of the pictures and what happened to Wyn 20 years ago have in common is anybody’s guess. But it still makes for a really good read. I give this book 4 roses in spite of the fact that it held my interest from beginning to end. I questioned the ending a bit because it left several unanswered questions, but I was satisfied enough to draw my own conclusions. This was really a beautifully written book and I highly recommend it! Until next time, read a book. If it’s a good read, pass it on! 16 TYBEE BEACHCOMBER | JUNE 2017 By Nell Klein THE GOLDEN HOUR By T. Greenwood Cati��’����Conf�������������� Too Good to be Good for You! Cakes, Cupcakes, Birthday Parties, Cookies & More! ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Come See Me at the Tybee Farmer’s Market WE DELIVER 304-216-5776 LOW AS �� Delivery ����Weddings ����Parties ����Tours ����Late Night WE ALSO RIDE OFF THE ISLAND! 361-TURTLES ReseReservations Reservations 547-8145 14 145 5 1(( TybeeBurkesBeachRentals.com 912)
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