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Review of American Still Life

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More About American Still Life


Trapped in a web of her own creation, Skade Felsdottir, a gifted but deeply troubled photojournalist, returns to a place she swore never to go back to: the town where she grew up— a town that forever hosts her darkest traumas and secrets— to try and finish a book project. She reconnects, against her better judgment, with an old boyfriend, and meets a deeply traumatized and broken young woman, Kitten “ Kit” Dyer: toweringly tall, awkward, achingly lonely, and savant-gifted as a puppet creator and puppeteer. As Skade and Kit work feverishly to get Skade’ s book finished before her deadline, the two of them begin a parallel journey toward healing together, until a shocking revelation and a critical failure of judgment put Skade on a tipping point between life and oblivion. We are all drowning, and we are all rescuers.


More About Jim Naremore


With roots in the American deep south and the Midwest grounding his sense of place, Jim Naremore has published an array of short fiction and the award-winning novel The Arts of Legerdemain as Taught by Ghosts (Belle Lutte, 2016). He holds an MFA from the Solstice program at Lasell University in Boston and currently lives with his partner and cat in New York’s Hudson River Valley.


Thoughts on American Still Life


Carve out some reading time and grab a cozy blanket (it's in the teens and windy in Words by Webb world) because American Still Life isn't a quick afternoon read. This is a book that will keep you thinking long after you've closed the page. Although every character in this book is "broken", I couldn't help but feel a connection with them. Maybe because we all are a little broken?


There are some beautiful and touching descriptions in this book. I found myself reading certain sentences multiple times, just to let them sink in. If you find yourself saying, "I want to read something new in 2025", American Still Life could be the book for you.


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January 6th @ The Muffin

Join us as we celebrate the launch of Jim Naremore's literary fiction American Still Life. Read an interview with the author and enter to win a copy of his book.


January 7th @ C.C. King

Author Jim Naremore stops by with a guest post about how you transform an idea into a full blown story.


January 9th @ Some Thoughts - Everything Creativity

Jim Naremore, author of American Still Life, share his thoughts on the MFA: what do those three letters get you?


January 10th @ What Is That Book About

The spotlight's on American Still Life by Jim Naremore. Could this be your weekend read?


January 12th @ Knotty Needle

Judy reviews American Still Life by Jim Naremore.


January 13th @ Tracey Lampley

Author Jim Naremore wants to talk about sex...and the challenge of writing a good sex scene.


January 14th @ A Storybook World

Want a cup of tea and a good read on this winter day? Check out the spotlight on Jim Naremore's American Still Life.


January 14th @ Tracey Lampley

Author Jim Naremore is back with Part 2 of the challenge of writing a good sex scene.


January 15th @ Choices

Jim Naremore stops by with the ABCs of a good writers' group.


January 16th @ Words by Webb

Thoughts on the novel American Still Life.


January 18th @ Boots, Shoes and Fashion

Meet writer Jim Naremore in today's interview.


January 21st @ Word Magic

Before you “kill your darlings”, what does that misunderstood axiom really mean? Author Jim Naremore shares his thoughts on darlings and their demise!


January 23rd @ Lisa Haselton Book Reviews and Interviews

Lisa has some intriguing questions for Jim Naremore in today's author interview.


January 24th @ A Wonderful World of Words

What's the first thing Jim Naremore tells students in his Novel Class? Stop by and find out! 


January 29th @ The Faerie Review

Discover author Jim Naremore with a review of his latest: American Still Life.


January 31st @ Nikki's Book and Movie Reviews

Looking for a new book for next month? Check out Nikki's review of American Still Life


February 4th @ Writer Advice

Stop by for some tips from Jim Naremore on ways to find and maintain (and recover!) your “voice” in writing.


February 7th @ Boys' Mom Reads!

American Still Life is reviewed by Karen of Boys' Mom reads!


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