What does one do when one day you wake up and you're 52 years old, the third generation owner of a Rehoboth Beach, Delaware beachfront restaurant and you want all the things you don't have like a family of his own? Meet Jack Schmidt, the protagonist of Ethan Joella's work of literary fiction, THE SAME BRIGHT STARS. The question is... how badly does he want these things? He has received a generous offer for his restaurant that includes keeping his staff on. He has almost no life outside the restaurant, doesn't take time off and all his romantic relationships have failed. So, why is he struggling with making a decision?
The story is told in different timelines and the impact of the past on the present is profound. Skillfully developed are the secondary characters who come with their own backstories. With no warning, the author gives Jack a shocking surprise from his past that leads to a surprising relationship and suddenly his future might look a little different.
Expertly told, THE SAME BRIGHT STARS is a character-driven story that delves into relationships and emotions. I found it to be meaningful and moving. THE SAME BRIGHT STARS is well worth reading. Highly recommended.
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