Once upon a time, and happily ever after have been coined so
often in fairytale romances that they almost gender a disbelief. Can happily
ever after truly exist? Does the princess really have no further worries or
cares once her life is seemingly set right?
In The Reflections of Queen Snow White by David Meredith,
despair seems to be the order of the day for the once young and beautiful Snow
White since her Prince Charming has passed away. Can she truly find that spark
that once kept her enthralled, spellbound even with a happiness that
transcended life? Can she find a way to
latch onto the hope that seems to dwindle as time moves on? What of their
daughter, and the Kingdom. Can she find that flicker deep within that can move
mountains and bring magic and joy back into her life.
Meredith has taken the question of happily ever after and
searched beyond the end of the fairytale. He has taken us in a direction both
unexpected and real. Utilizing the grief engendered in the passing of a loved
one, he has taken us on a journey beyond the fairytale ending. If you have ever
encountered the grief of loss you would will find the depth of despair that
comes very familiar. Meredith has taken
the character of Snow White and given us even more to believe in. She is surrounded
by both her friends and her enemies which he characterizes in wonderful
fashion.
The world and life that he ascribes to Charming and Snow
White seem both fairytale and more. The realities of life are brought from
genuineness, and less of the idealism from our own childhood fantasies. Yet
there is a moral that threads through the tale, one that makes you realize that
you own your destiny and must continue to recognize that regardless of the
facts as they occur.
If you enjoy a good solid story that makes you think, you
will enjoy this rendition. If you enjoy fairytales with morals and just want
something to make you feel good, this is the reading for you. If you have ever
dealt with grief, you will understand much of the underlying feeling, and cheer
for the ending as you wipe away a few tears.
David Meredith is an author with a vision.
Rating 5/5
This book was received free from the author. All opinions are my own based off my reading and understanding of the material.
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