'Lone Star' by Paullina Simons is a coming-of-age story that revolves around the adventures and young love of a group of American adolescents on their first European trip. The plot unfolds with unexpected twists and turns, leading the characters to discover the complexities of friendships, self-discovery, and the impact of historical events on their lives. The writing style is characterized by deep character development, intricate storytelling, and emotional depth that resonates with readers, portraying themes of love, friendship, and the importance of living life with open minds and hearts.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
The novel contains themes related to youth challenges, self-destructive behavior, and historical references that may be sensitive for some readers.
Has Romance?
The book contains a moderate level of romance as it explores young love and relationship dynamics among the characters.
From The Publisher:
From the bestselling, acclaimed author of Tully and The Bronze Horseman comes the unforgettable love story between a college-bound young woman and a traveling troubadour on his way to war-a moving, compelling novel of love lost and found set against the stunning backdrop of Eastern Europe.
Chloe is just weeks away from heading off to college and starting a new life far from her home in Maine when she embarks on a great European adventure with her boyfriend and two best friends. Their destination is Barcelona, but first they must detour through the historic cities of Eastern Europe to keep an old family promise.
Here, in this fledgling post-Communist world, Chloe meets a charming American vagabond named Johnny, who carries a guitar, an easy smile-and a lifetime of secrets. From Treblinka to Trieste, from Karnikava to Krakow, from Vilnius to Venice, the unlikely band of friends and lovers traverse the old world on a train trip that becomes a treacherous journey into Europe's and Johnny's darkest past-a journey that jeopardizes Chloe's plans for the future and all she ever thought she wanted.
But the lifelong bonds Chloe and her friends share are about to be put to the ultimate test-and whether or not they reach Barcelona, they can only be certain that their lives will never be the same again.
A sweeping, beautiful tale that mesmerizes and enchants, Lone Star will linger long in the memory once the final page is turned.
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About the Author:
Paullina Simons is the author of Tully and The Bronze Horseman, as well as ten other beloved novels, a memoir, a cookbook, and two children's books. Born in Leningrad, Russia, Paullina immigrated to the United States when she was ten, and now lives in New York with her husband and an alarming number of her once-independent children.
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