Chasing The American Dream: A Novel

5 Star Review

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Editorial Book Review:

By CP Jonas

Chasing the American Dream: A Novel is a profound and compelling work that elucidates the intricacies of justice, identity, and the pursuit of truth in a fractured world. Lorelei Brush creates a narrative that is both emotionally resonant and historically grounded, creating a story that captivates readers long after the final page is turned.

Brush's prose is both direct and elegant, providing the reader with a sense of direction while never undermining the significance of the moral dilemmas at hand. Her narrative flow is a delicate balance of suspense and reflection, as she interweaves the intimate struggles of her protagonist with meticulous historical detail. Dialogue and description collaborate to establish a vivid 1950s landscape that is characterized by political tension, cultural transformation, and the specters of war.

At its heart, the novel explores themes of accountability, the cost of silence, and the tension between personal desire and moral duty. David Svehla's journey exemplifies the challenge of reconciling one's self-image with the reality of lived experience, while also challenging the broader structures of justice and government accountability. The book prompts readers to contemplate the significance of achieving the "American Dream" when it is founded on both triumphs and unspoken compromises.

The emotional impact is striking. In addition to being captivated by David's pursuit of justice, readers are also challenged to confront their own perceptions of truth, honor, and the significance of history. Brush prompts her audience to acknowledge that the pursuit of justice is seldom straightforward and that the repercussions of disregarding it extend across generations.

This novel is significant because it refuses to provide simplistic solutions. Rather, it offers a morally urgent, textured examination of human resilience and ethical responsibility. Lorelei Brush's narrative is both captivating and reflective, solidifying her reputation as a writer who encourages her audience to confront both history and themselves with courage and clarity.

About the Author 

Lorelei Brush

After writing hundreds of government reports, Lorelei Brush has stepped into the glorious freedom of fiction. She loves to occupy a comfy coffee house chair and imagine her characters acting out each scene.

Her first novel, “Uncovering,” came from her experience managing a large USAID-funded education project in the northwestern part of Pakistan. She was inspired by the strength and resilience of the women on her staff and invented a group of characters working to improve the health of pregnant women and their children as they confronted the severe restrictions of fundamentalist Islam.

“Chasing the American Dream” rolled from her pen following a six-month stint in the National Archives researching the role of her father in the Office of Strategic Services in World War II. He’d told his children exciting stories of his feats as a spy behind enemy lines, all of which turned out to be lies. She had to write about his quest to be a hero and how, when the war had not provided the opportunity, he might have used the 1950’s to achieve his goal. This second novel will be out October 2, 2020.

Along with two gentle cats, she lives outside of Washington, D.C. in a community of good neighbors, friends, and fellow writers. In her spare time she reads novels, sings with a community chorus, hikes, and works out at the gym.