Nelson needed help with his writer's block. He really wanted to get his book started, but he had no inspiration. Taking a sabbatical and booking a holiday apartment to spend time with his daughters, he hoped to make some headway, and then he met Sofia.
Sofia had settled into a routine of taking care of her husband and kids and occasionally playing hostess to the guests who booked her holiday apartment, which left her somewhat depressed until she met Nelson. As conversation flowed between them, a friendship was soon formed. Nelson convinced her to help him with his book, and she agreed. She had so many stories to tell about her life and past experiences. He sometimes shared bits about his life too, and their friendship grew stronger. Things went sour when Nelson confessed to Sofia about the affair he had going on with her stepdaughter. Will love and friends win in the end?
“The Omen is a Woman” by Ignacio Conor is a book that talks about American history, black history, forbidden love, and friendships.
The book was quite bulky to read, as it entailed a lot of details about black history and the struggles with racism, segregation, and slavery. I enjoyed the book because I learned many things from it. There was nothing I disliked about the book. The main female character, Sofia, also had a lot of stories to tell about her past experiences, her family, and their ancestry.
I had 2 characters I liked in the book: Clarence Flemming, who fought and protected his love, albeit in the wrong way. However, he was determined to make a life for himself and build a family and did not allow the circumstances he faced to deter him. And then Nelson, who was willing to make amends for his mistakes, and he also fought for his love.
I rate the book 5 out of 5 stars. I gave this rating because the book was quite enjoyable, and the characters were well developed.
I will recommend the book to everyone, especially those who have a special interest in American history, black history, and civil rights activism.
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The Omen Is A Woman