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In this mesmerizing and intimate first novel, Cammie McGovern chronicles the intertwined lives of sisters from childhood through adulthood. Rozzie is flamboyant, brooding, and beautiful, a star in her younger sister Jemma's eyes even when they are still children. When Rozzie takes up acting and, as a teenager, wins a part in a major motion picture, life changes irrevocably for both sisters. Rozzie is catapulted into the adult world of celebrity, a world that brings constant attention but not always comfort. Jemma, feeling directionless in her own life, follows her sister, traveling to movie sets, befriending other actors, relishing her sister's fame, never seeing the strain that the spotlight puts on Rozzie.Only when Jemma develops her own artistic ambitions as a photographer and Rozzie is forced to reveal the secret she has kept from her family for years -- she is suffering from a rare eye condition that threatens her vision -- does Jemma begin to see the truths about her sister and herself that threaten the delicate balance of their relationship. The Art of Seeing is a masterfully crafted and absorbing novel about the nature of celebrity and the powerful and enduring connection between sisters, from a writer of exceptional insight and grace. No library descriptions found. |
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Rozzie is catapulted into the adult world of celebrity, a world that brings with it constant attention, but not always comfort. Jemma, feeling somewhat directionless in her own life, is swept along in her sister's shadow: following Rozzie to various movie sets, befriending other actors, relishing her sister's fame, but never really seeing the strain that constantly living in the spotlight puts on Rozzie. For Jemma, living such a life may be fun, but she still can't quite banish the feeling of being out of her element around her sister.
It is only when Jemma begins to develop her own artistic ambitions as a photographer and Rozzie is forced to reveal to her family that she is suffering from a rare degenerative eye condition which threatens her vision - something that she has managed to keep from them for years - that Jemma begins to realize the truths about herself and her sister that could threaten the delicate balance of their relationship.
In this poignant debut novel, Cammie McGovern crafts an intimate portrait of two sisters, each intrinsically defined by the realm of celebrity; but equally entwined in the powerful and enduring bond of sisterhood. I must say that I really enjoyed reading this book; it took me a while to get into the story, but once I did I found myself wondering what would happen next. I think Cammie McGovern is an excellent writer; in my opinion, she really gets into the reality of the characters and I loved the various interactions between Jemma and Rozzie. I give The Art of Seeing: A Novel a definite A!
Actually, I was surprised but delighted to learn recently that Cammie McGovern is, in fact, the younger sister of actress Elizabeth McGovern. She plays the role of Cora, Countess of Grantham in the British drama, 'Downton Abbey'. I think Mareena and myself are just the tiniest bit obsessed with this particular show, but then we thoroughly enjoy watching any period dramas on 'Masterpiece Theater', so I don't suppose 'Downton Abbey' should be any different. Having just learned that Cammie McGovern is the younger sister of Elizabeth McGovern, I found that The Art of Seeing: A Novel was written with a measure of unexpected insight and grace that I could very much appreciate. ( )