Aria [NOOK Book]

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Shattered after surviving a boating accident that killed her husband and two children, Eve Miller lies in an Australian hospital, physically recovering yet emotionally dead. But life wants her back and it barges into her room in the form of flamboyant fellow patient, opera singer Isabel Stein. The renowned diva offers to let Eve stay at her country estate outside New York City, where she can recuperate from her injuries and hopefully elude the press who continue to hound her for details of her family tragedy. It ...
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Overview

Shattered after surviving a boating accident that killed her husband and two children, Eve Miller lies in an Australian hospital, physically recovering yet emotionally dead. But life wants her back and it barges into her room in the form of flamboyant fellow patient, opera singer Isabel Stein. The renowned diva offers to let Eve stay at her country estate outside New York City, where she can recuperate from her injuries and hopefully elude the press who continue to hound her for details of her family tragedy. It is there that Eve meets Noah, Isabel’s protégé (and, perhaps, younger lover?) – a moody composer whose sorrow seems to match Eve’s own. Soon Eve finds herself drawn to the enigmatic Noah as well as the emotionally heightened world of opera. Gradually Eve allows herself to open up to opera’s magnificent drama, and discovers there is more going on behind the scenes than she knows. This remarkable debut explores women’s relationships, the nature of fame, and the forces that keep us going in the face of heartbreak, helping us find a way to heal.
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Editorial Reviews

The New York Times
“Hypnotic...unpredictable…an engrossing novel that takes on big ideas like the dark side of human nature and the perils of fame.”
Publishers Weekly
STARRED REVIEW - "Segal's exceptional debut suggests that fame wanted or not takes its toll no matter how it is acquired…. With razor-sharp insight and adroit imagery, Segal masterfully builds layers of tension by methodically exposing her tragically flawed characters' true motives."
Dallas Morning News
“A sophisticated meditation on music, grief, and the bond of mother and child, as well as ambition, power, and betrayal….Segal’s writing sparkles with originality…Her imagery is precise, a bit satirical…a tender story of one woman’s odyssey of rediscovery.”
Library Journal
“The characters in Segal's haunting, beautifully written first novel are fully realized, vibrant, and believable."
Philadelphia Inquirer
“Eloquent and riveting, soulful and surprising”
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Product Details

  • BN ID: 2940016089171
  • Publisher: DCA, Inc.
  • Publication date: 1/8/2013
  • Sold by: Barnes & Noble
  • Format: eBook
  • Sales rank: 14,251
  • File size: 2 MB

Meet the Author

ARIA is Susan Segal’s first novel, originally published to critical acclaim in both hardcover and trade paperback, and now for the first time available in ebook. Susan has published short stories in Redbook magazine and numerous literary journals, and teaches fiction writing, editing, and literature at University of Southern California. She lives in Irvine, California with her son, and is working on a collection of short stories.
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  • Posted January 9, 2013

    Aria is powerful.  The writer is adept at  helping  us feel our

    Aria is powerful.  The writer is adept at  helping  us feel our way into the characters and their lives. and the situations portrayed are heartbreaking and intense.  If you are looking to be really moved by  what you read, don miss this book--there are so few that deal as honestly with recovery from grief,

    7 out of 7 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted January 9, 2013

    Aria was a novel I could not put down. It was very fast paced an

    Aria was a novel I could not put down. It was very fast paced and filled with emotion and excitement! The author really gets you involved with the characters…Can't wait for another novel from this author.

    6 out of 7 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted January 14, 2013

    A beautifully written and compulsively readable book that explor

    A beautifully written and compulsively readable book that explores grief and the healing power of human relationships, no matter how complicated.

    5 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted January 12, 2013

    ARIA stayed with me long after I finished reading it. The chara

    ARIA stayed with me long after I finished reading it. The characters are well drawn, and the situations are sometimes touching, sometimes stunning. I look forward to more by this author.

    5 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 15, 2013

    I found myself lost in this book.  It was one of those page turn

    I found myself lost in this book.  It was one of those page turners that you can't put down.  I recommend it.

    4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 9, 2013

    A passionate, heartbreaking but ultimately uplifting novel about

    A passionate, heartbreaking but ultimately uplifting novel about a woman who becomes famous through a horrendously personal tragedy. Struggling to maintain her hold on life after a devastating boating accident kills her husband and two small children, she rediscovers through new relationships, unwanted celebrity, and a deep passion for music, the power of family to help her heal. Loved this one! Judy E.

    4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted January 9, 2013

    Aria is a wonderful novel that has stayed with me ever since I f

    Aria is a wonderful novel that has stayed with me ever since I first read it. It's haunting and yet uplifting, with vivid writing and compelling characters. Readers will fall in love with Eve immediately and root for her every step of the way. A warm and wonderful book.

    4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 9, 2013

    Segal's character-work is a wonder to behold -- there's a Joyce-

    Segal's character-work is a wonder to behold -- there's a Joyce-like complexity to these people, and a complex structure to her prose. Even out-of-context sentences read like stories unto themselves. You see the word "haunting" in a lot of these reviews for reason. ARIA sticks with you.

    3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 9, 2013

    ARIA made me laugh and cry. The author did a great job creating

    ARIA made me laugh and cry. The author did a great job creating compelling characters and situations, especially the opera aspects. I couldn't put it down.

    2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 9, 2013

    I loved this book, the amazing realness of the characters especi

    I loved this book, the amazing realness of the characters especially. Definitely worth a read!

    2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted March 8, 2013

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    Aria

    Simple read for a nice cozy evening by the fire.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted February 28, 2013

    Read this one.

    This is a good book club read. We always wonder how people handle extreme tragedy in thier lives.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 22, 2013

    I loved it!

    It made me laugh and cry. I didn't want to finish it (in a good way) because I didn't want it to be over! I couldn't put it down. I related to the story in a lot of ways. I don't want to give anything away but this is a great story of trying to coming back from a deep and sudden loss. I love it and will definitely read again and again.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 17, 2013

    Atria

    Because I have been through trauma this book gave me hope!

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted February 17, 2013

    Highly Recommended

    I really enjoyed this book...very memorable characters and a very believable story. Thank you Susan Segal...it must have been a difficult book to write!

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted February 15, 2013

    Recommend.

    Enjoyed.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted February 15, 2013

    Very good writing!

    I enjoyed this authors writing very much. Although the story wasn't a happy one, I felt good about it through the end. Looking forward to more of her work.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted January 10, 2013

    Segal¿s book Aria is heart wrenching, powerful story filled with

    Segal’s book Aria is heart wrenching, powerful story filled with realistic characters. Tremendous human touch. Feels real. Descriptions are eloquent. Writing is subtle and superb. Overall, a great read.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 12, 2013

    Good

    This book kept my interest. It wasn't what i was expecting actually from the book description but i enjoyed reading it.

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  • Posted January 20, 2013

    A great choice from my book club! I couldn't put it down. Ms.

    A great choice from my book club! I couldn't put it down. Ms. Segal, is very gifted writer.

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