Inamorata (novel)

Inamorata
Author Joseph Gangemi
Country United States
Language English
Publisher Viking Adult
Publication 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 America, 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]

References

  1. ↑ "When the Spirit Moves; Inquiring minds investigate the paranormal in 1920s Philadelphia and beyond", The Washington Post, February 29, 2004.
  2. ↑ Shaw, Julie (Oct 6, 2004). "Novel idea: Delaware as limbo". The News Journal. Retrieved 30 March 2013.
  3. ↑ "Johnny Depp goes book shopping". Total Film. Retrieved 30 March 2013.
  4. ↑ "Review: Inamorata". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved 30 March 2013.
  5. ↑ "Supernatural Romance". January Magazine. Retrieved 30 March 2013.
  6. ↑ Wolk, Douglas (February 22, 2004). "BOOKS IN BRIEF: FICTION". New York Times. Retrieved 30 March 2013.
  7. ↑ "Book Review .Inamorata By Joseph .Gangemi". St. Petersburg Times. Apr 13, 2004. Retrieved 30 March 2013.
  8. ↑ Steinriede, Kent (Jan 25, 2004). "Convincing medium charms ghost debunker in '20s Philly". News Journal. Retrieved 30 March 2013.
  9. ↑ Matthews, Charles (February 15, 2004). "Debut novel unravels after a suspenseful start". Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 30 March 2013.
  10. ↑ "Fiction Review: Inamorata". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved 30 March 2013.


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