This book is
reprint, the original was published in 1984 and I have to say that maybe this
story worked then, but now, you just think how much of masochist can a girl be.
The story focuses on
Kristen and Gray.
Kristen is film
photography artist [which tangent here is a great medium, the complexity and
depth that film can capture is incredible; especially black and white, it
acquires a trans-dimensional quality, at least in my opinion] who flees from
Albuquerque after her one woman show is massacred by a critic. Kristen flees to
High Country to apply for a position as a cross country skiing instructor.
Gray is the owner of
High Country and a single father to a girl with down syndrome. Because he had a
bad experience with his ex-wife, he no longer does real relationships.
Gray spends the
entire book basically teasing Kristen and having romantic encounters with her
before pushing her away. Kristen spends the entire book pining for his
attention and going back to him no matter how hurtful he is to her.
The ending really
wasn't that enjoyable, Kristen is getting ready to finally leave and all Gray has to do
is say "I'm sorry, I love" and they end up kissing, THE END. I think
perhaps an Epilogue where Gray and
Kristen are together might have slightly made for a better redemption for Gray.
Rating 2 out of 5
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