Inamorata (novel) explained

Inamorata
Country:United States
Language:English
Publisher:Viking Adult
Pub Date:January 22, 2004
Pages:319 pages
Isbn:0670032794

Inamorata is a 2004 novel by American novelist and screenwriter Joseph Gangemi.[1] The book was released on January 22, 2004 through Viking Adult and focuses on the investigation of Mina Crandon, a spiritualist from, the 1920s.[2] Film rights for Inamorata were purchased in 2006 by Johnny Depp's film company, Infinitum Nihil.[3]

Synopsis

Inamorata follows Martin Finch, a young college student from Harvard University and member of Scientific American, that is set to investigate Mina Crawley, a socialite and alleged spiritualist. Finch is sure that he will find proof that Crawley is a fraud but instead finds himself smitten with the beautiful young woman.

Reception

Critical reception for the book has been mixed to positive,[4] [5] with a reviewer for The New York Times criticizing the main character of Finch as "an oddly blank protagonist".[6] Inamorata received positive reviews from the St. Petersburg Times and The News Journal, with the reviewer for the St. Petersburg Times calling it a "compelling debut".[7] [8] In contrast, the Journal Sentinel overall panned the novel, stating that it started well but later "unravels".[9] Publishers Weekly gave a mixed review, writing that the book was enjoyable but that plot was "a bit weak" and that references to songs and wisecracks from the era "wear thin".[10]

Notes and References

  1. "When the Spirit Moves; Inquiring minds investigate the paranormal in 1920s Philadelphia and beyond", The Washington Post, February 29, 2004.
  2. News: Novel idea: Delaware as limbo. https://archive.today/20130411160329/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/delawareonline/access/1801892801.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Oct+06,+2004&author=JULIE+SHAW&pub=The+News+Journal&desc=Novel+idea:+Delaware+as+limbo&pqatl=google. dead. April 11, 2013. 30 March 2013. The News Journal. Oct 6, 2004. Julie. Shaw.
  3. Web site: Johnny Depp goes book shopping. Total Film. 30 March 2013.
  4. Web site: Review: Inamorata. Kirkus Reviews. 30 March 2013.
  5. Web site: Supernatural Romance. January Magazine. 30 March 2013.
  6. News: BOOKS IN BRIEF: FICTION. 30 March 2013. The New York Times. February 22, 2004. Douglas. Wolk.
  7. News: Book Review. Inamorata By Joseph Gangemi. 30 March 2013. St. Petersburg Times. Apr 13, 2004.
  8. News: Convincing medium charms ghost debunker in '20s Philly. https://archive.today/20130411161155/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/delawareonline/access/1812575741.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Jan+25,+2004&author=KENT+STEINRIEDE&pub=The+News+Journal&desc=Convincing+medium+charms+ghost+debunker+in+'20s+Philly&pqatl=google. dead. April 11, 2013. 30 March 2013. The News Journal. Jan 25, 2004. Kent. Steinriede.
  9. News: Debut novel unravels after a suspenseful start. 30 March 2013. Journal Sentinel. February 15, 2004. Charles. Matthews.
  10. Web site: Fiction Review: Inamorata. Publishers Weekly. 30 March 2013.

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