Inamorata (novel)

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]

Inamorata
AuthorJoseph Gangemi
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
PublisherViking Adult
Publication date
January 22, 2004
Pages319 pages
ISBN0670032794

Synopsis

Inamorata follows Martin Finch, a young college student from Harvard University and member of Scientific American, 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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