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Behind the Fan by Caroline Walken – Review by Erin Wolf

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Behind the FanBehind the Fan by Caroline Walken
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I give Behind the Fan by Caroline Walken, 5 stars.

Dorothy Kennedy-Denham has lived a long, long life. At almost 100, she has out-lived her husband and her children. Now comes the time where she is no longer able to live in her own house any more. Her 2 granddaughters and 2 great-granddaughters come to clear her house and get ready to move her into a home. Little do they know just how life-changing this event will be for all of them. They are each broken in their own way. When they learn more about this older women’s life, they are amazed at just how interesting it really was. And they may just come to learn that there is more to life then to what they think.

This book was absolutely amazing. I wasn’t really sure what to expect, but I could not put this book down once I started. The details of Dottie’s life in the earlier years was so detailed, I really did feel like I was there. That era fascinates me and I was very happy at how well it was done. Then there is the present day and the things the younger generations learn affects them in way they never thought possible.

It is a book full of love, family, surviving the hardships, and moving on. Centered around a very strong woman, this book takes you on a journey the like you have never been. I highly recommend this book.

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Behind The Fan by Caroline Walken- Review by Samantha Scannell

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Behind the FanBehind the Fan by Caroline Walken
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Let me start by saying what a book. You read the summary of the book and what it might bring as you read. It’s nothing compared to what you actually read. The blurb doesn’t give it enough justice. If I can be half as inspiring when I’m older as the main character I would be lucky. The first book I have read by this author and it was a cant put down kind of book! She is absolutely brilliant. The writing style, her descriptions, and the general story itself was amazing. This is a book you will want to read again and again. I need to find more books by this author!! She is amazing!

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Behind the Fan by Caroline Walken ~ Review by Liz Vrchota

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Behind the FanBehind the Fan by Caroline Walken
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Caroline Walken was a completely new author to me. I was not sure what to expect going into this novel and went in with a completely blank slate. I didn’t read the reviews or blurbs, the front cover simply drew me in. Frankly, the lot of her available covers drew me to the author, I was kind of on one of those one-click late night binges.

This story gave us a backstage pass to the world of a woman that is grasped tight within the disease of Alzheimer’s. We get to follow along on her journey through her eventful life, each and every twist and turn in the road that has led her to where she is today as a mother and grandmother. All the family secrets and drama unfold within the pages of this novel and keep the intrigue well encompassing throughout. Usually when novels jump from past to present time it is difficult to follow it can be tricky to keep up with, this was not the case in Behind the Fan.

I look forward to seeing what else is in store behind each of the other gorgeous covers that grace the novels from Caroline Walken in the very near future. I would like to see her explore a bit more of the romance part, seems she has a knack for that particular writing style. Overall, a solid four-star read!

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Behind the Fan by Caroline Walken – Review by Angela Hayes

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Behind the FanBehind the Fan by Caroline Walken
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Behind the Fan is a wonderful, moving story by Caroline Walken. This is my first read by this author and I am impressed by my first foray into her work. The book is a fascinating story being told by Dottie (Dorothy Kennedy-Denham) who is in her advanced twilight years (100). She has lived a long, rich, colourful, love-filled life…. but has out-lived her friends and her beloved Nicky. Now, her family worry about her health and think it’s best to move her into a nursing home. So, as the packing up commences, memories come flooding back. Soon, discoveries are made- surprising her family in the process. We follow along as her memories unfold- giving us a glimpse of her once glitzy and glamorous world- where burlesque meets mobster. We discover how she meets the love of her life, about her little brother, some history and mob stories, about losing loved ones… and much more.
The book is an emotional, heart-warming and memorable tale from a gorgeous faded-flower, who is finding comfort in her memories, and whose legacy is about making the most out of life!
Wonderful!

Thank you, Ms. Walken!

Reviewed by @angelahayes
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Behind the Fan by Caroline Walken – Review by Lisette Gonzalez

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Behind the Fan
By Caroline Walken
4 Stars

Behind the Fan by Caroline Walken is a Paranormal Romance. I usually do not read anything that is in the Paranormal genre, but I gave this book a chance. This story is about Dorothy Kennedy-Denham, her family has decided to put her in a nursing home due to memory loss. As they gather her stuff for her move, her family learns about her past that they did not know about. This story is very emotional due to Dorothy’s condition and all the other feelings this story stirs while learning about her past. Caroline Walken is a first to me author and I enjoyed reading this story. This was a very touching story and the characters were well developed.

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Behind the Fan by Caroline Walken – Review by Michelle Austin

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Behind the FanBehind the Fan by Caroline Walken
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Behind the Fan was a great 5 star read.
This was my first read from this author and I was pulled right in.

Dorothy’s (Dottie) story was a page turner. Due to some episodes of absence of presence (Alzheimer’s), her family decides it’s time for her to go into a home.

As they are packing up Dorothy’s things they are discovering a past they never knew about and are surprised and shocked. We shift from past to present as the story moves forward. I felt like I was on an emotional rollercoaster with everything that we learned about Dorothy.

I couldn’t help but think of my grandmother and the things that I may not know about her life. Which makes me curious now. I connected on an emotional level with the characters and the details were great. This is a story that you will keep thinking about after your done. I loved this story and I look forward to reading more from Caroline.

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