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Phoebe Grant writes obituaries for a small newspaper. Her dream job is writing moving reviews—for the same paper. And the movie review job is open. Phoebe is convinced the job her boss will give her the promotion when she has her employee evaluation.
At a singles activity that evening, Phoebe meets a dreamy guy who she’s convinced will be her future mate. Unfortunately, he seems to have an aversion to writers, because as soon as he learns her occupation, he takes off so fast the table tips over. Monday at work, Phoebe learns why. The newspaper she works for has been bought out—and the dreamy guy cuts her job.
When Phoebe learns her mother has broken both arms, she returns home to help out, since she’s currently between jobs. But she hates small town life, and wants to return to her big city life as soon as possible. All the men in the small town seem to be tobacco chewing monster truck racers. Losers, in Phoebe’s opinion. Is it possible for Phoebe to find contentment where God has placed her?
DREAMING IN BLACK AND WHITE is a cute chicklit with several funny moments. I think Phoebe’s character could have been better developed. The book tells me how much Phoebe has changed, but I really didn’t see it happening.
Still, there are several laugh-out-loud moments in DREAMING IN BLACK AND
WHITE. If you are into chick flicks and old movies you might be able to
relate to Phoebe more than I could. Included at the end of the book is a
list of favorite old-time movies and what they are about. You might find
some of your own favorites listed. Check out DREAMING IN BLACK AND
WHITE. The sequel, Dreaming in Technicolor will release in August 2005.
Reviewed by Laura V. Hilton
for The Road to Romance
December 17, 2004
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