The Siren of Paris edition by David LeRoy Literature Fiction eBooks
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Marc Tolbert, the French-born son of a prominent American Family, only dreamt of a new life in Paris as he sailed for France in 1939. Marc joins in the ex-pat scene as his new friend Dora introduces him to a circle that includes the famous Sylvia Beach, owner of the bookstore Shakespeare & Company; and he accepts a job with William Bullitt, US ambassador to France. At art school, he finds himself further enchanted by the alluring model Marie.
A year later, Marc's fiancée flees south with her family, stranded vacationing Americans scramble to escape Paris, and he is soon running with 10 Million other refugees from the advance of the German Army. After Marc is pulled from the sea on June 17th 1940, when the RMS Lancastria sinks, he decides to return to Paris in hopes of reconnecting with other trapped Americans, and his fiancée he lost in the chaos of the fall of France. His smuggling of Allied airman through the American Hospital to the Paris Resistance comes undone as a profound betrayal leads him into the hands of the Gestapo.
Rigorously researched with vibrant historical details, "The Siren of Paris" mines the human dilemma of revenge versus forgiveness. It vividly captures the conflicted state of survival and trauma of the war with details that have haunted the dreams of its readers.
The Siren of Paris edition by David LeRoy Literature Fiction eBooks
I have very mixed feelings regarding David LeRoy's The Siren of Paris. I think the premise is great, but as I reader I found it a challenging piece to complete.I'm gonna be upfront here, I had to reread several pages. I kept feeling as if I was missing something. I'm willing to admit I am somewhat distracted by the holiday season, the hustle and bustle of the festivities, but this was more than that. Though I am loath to admit it, I had genuine trouble following the plot over the intermittent timeline. It was an artistic approach, but confusing just the same. At least where this reader is concerned.
Another problem I had was the brevity in which the supporting cast appeared. Nigel and Dora for example, or even Sylvia. I wanted to see more of these individuals. LeRoy has a gift for creating believable cast members. I guess what I'm getting at is sour grapes in that I felt many of these characters were taken from me too soon.
On the other hand, I liked the material that LeRoy incorporated into the story. There is a lot here, particularly when it came to life in occupied France and the perpetual fear and danger in which the members of the resistance lived. I've seen plenty of movies and documentaries, but this is really the first fiction I've come across to incorporate these topics and I must say I was impressed by LeRoy's efforts.
I read a blurb for this book which referred to the story as thought-provoking while praising its examination of revenge versus forgiveness. The Siren of Paris wasn't the easiest of books to read, but it certainly met my expectations in terms of concept as set forth in that description. It is a toss up really, though I recommend the title, I can't say it is for every reader.
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The Siren of Paris edition by David LeRoy Literature Fiction eBooks Reviews
This is a well-written, totally original work and very well-researched story that takes the reader on an unforgettable journey to Paris during WWII as viewed through the experiences of Marc Tolbert, an American who was born in France.
The characters are well-developed and we get to know many of them intimately, almost as well as we might know our own family. The scenery is vividly painted and one feels like they are there watching the events unfold seamlessly within the imagination.
This is a totally original work written in a most tranquil style that fuses the elements of history and realism. It is easy to read, yet has depth, examining not only our mortality and our egocentricity, but our limited understanding of time and space. And of course it is a historical war novel, but not in the traditional sense, rather, through the soul of a man who has died and is trapped in limbo, re-living his experiences from the other side, and returns to the WWII era.
What I admire most about this most commendable novel is how easily and naturally the author controls the narrative and how he effortlessly creates a world we have only read about in the history books, and brings that world to life. It is almost as if LeRoy sat down one day and let his thoughts wander back through that time, and when he was through, this novel was created.
The author effortlessly combines spirituality with realism, and creates a fictionalized memoir, penned in a reflective mode as the horrific events of the war unfold and Marc is overtaken by a kind of fatalistic view of life. The author includes key historical themes as well as historical people and events which take place in the novel, and the journey of Marc's soul, which is key to reading this book. The author also does a good job intertwining common mythic symbolism, i.e., The White Rabbit, is symbolic for the good trickster archetype, against Marie, and the promises of the War, which is the dark trickster of death. The main theme is rising above the guilt, shame and lost innocence due to the war, as seen through the main character, Marc.
The Siren of Paris is most definitely worthy of being a piece of great American literature. Following Marc through his life, a man drawn to his country where he was born and the people who have become his family while holding his own past against himself. It is the story of a soul's struggle to let go and move forward.
The story is well thought out, and there are so many levels to dive into. Just like the layers of an onion, layer after layer is pealed, and underneath, the truth of the soul is revealed. It has depth and insight into facing ones past and embracing spirituality and the truth of who we are. It really tugged on my heart strings. It is a powerful story, as it remained in my thoughts even after I finished reading it. The author wrote in such a way that, for me, evoked strong, deep emotions, which triggered inner reflection, and in my case, re-connecting with my spirit and facing my own demons.
Ultimately, this book is a wonderfully crafted dramatic saga told from the perspective of Marc Tolbert, Parisian born American who responds to the Siren call of Paris to study art in 1939. We are introduced to the litany of stories that will follow in the book by the count of souls that attend his funeral souls that he has adopted as his cross to bear from the war.
From that viewpoint, we start to see who Marc is and how he came to have so many people; living and dead, to say goodbye. Told in small pieces, we see Marc making dangerous choices returning to Paris, refusing to leave when war is imminent, joining a small cell of the Resistance, being desperate for a love connection and ignoring the signs of capture. Told as flashbacks and dream sequences, interspersed with of the moment commentary, this story is laden with information and tension making it a must read page turner.
Historically detailed and exquisitely described the settings come into clear focus. They are cleanly and seamlessly integrated into the story, reading much like a postcard snippet from a long awaited vacation. That technique, the overlay of the beautiful with the horrific, the mundane details in the midst of great activity give a further strength and impact to the story being detailed.
I will admit - I am addicted to Paris, and I understand her Siren's call. But when I read of this book, I purchased it for a far different reason. I have an uncle in Paris, who went to work with the Resistance when he was just 17 and a son of a prominent family there. His name provided entrée into circles and places that many who led the double lives were unable to attain. And yet, I was nearly 20 when he started to share some of those stories with us, my cousins and I. He was a man who was haunted by those he knew who were gone, by the atrocities he saw in his beloved city, and the anger he felt to those who collaborated and were left untainted after the war. I bought the story specifically to read to help me to understand better what he may have felt. And I can only hope that he too, has attained the peace Marc was able to discover in the last pages.
This book had me in tears, with a knot in my stomach a poignant treatise on the horrors of war be you soldier or shopkeeper, old or young. I highly recommend this to anyone who wants to learn of the journey of forgiveness and faith, choices and fate, and above all the ability of the human spirit to endure.
I have very mixed feelings regarding David LeRoy's The Siren of Paris. I think the premise is great, but as I reader I found it a challenging piece to complete.
I'm gonna be upfront here, I had to reread several pages. I kept feeling as if I was missing something. I'm willing to admit I am somewhat distracted by the holiday season, the hustle and bustle of the festivities, but this was more than that. Though I am loath to admit it, I had genuine trouble following the plot over the intermittent timeline. It was an artistic approach, but confusing just the same. At least where this reader is concerned.
Another problem I had was the brevity in which the supporting cast appeared. Nigel and Dora for example, or even Sylvia. I wanted to see more of these individuals. LeRoy has a gift for creating believable cast members. I guess what I'm getting at is sour grapes in that I felt many of these characters were taken from me too soon.
On the other hand, I liked the material that LeRoy incorporated into the story. There is a lot here, particularly when it came to life in occupied France and the perpetual fear and danger in which the members of the resistance lived. I've seen plenty of movies and documentaries, but this is really the first fiction I've come across to incorporate these topics and I must say I was impressed by LeRoy's efforts.
I read a blurb for this book which referred to the story as thought-provoking while praising its examination of revenge versus forgiveness. The Siren of Paris wasn't the easiest of books to read, but it certainly met my expectations in terms of concept as set forth in that description. It is a toss up really, though I recommend the title, I can't say it is for every reader.
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