The Passion Dream Book

The Passion Dream Book is really like a dream, I felt the highs and lows of the characters unlike any other book I have read. It's easy to devour books and say I couldn't put it down...but sometimes there are just no other ways to describe it. I read How To Make An American Quilt many years ago, and enjoyed it as well, but this one, is completely in a different league. It is absolutely beautiful and so well written. If... Read Full Review

From when I first started reading this book, I couldn't put it down. Otto brilliantly described a world of art and love in an impressive blend of history and fiction. In what appears to be a story merely about art, it is instead something that everyone can relate to. It explores the relationships that make up our lives, and brings up many ideas. I found myself wondering what I want from my life and my relationships with... Read Full Review

I must say that The Passion Dream Book has to be one of my favorite books. Romy's quest for finding herself in the roaring twenties was beautifully written. I would recommend this book to anyone who dreams of becoming an artist, or wishes to follow their dreams. I couldn't put it down.

This book beautifully tells the story of an "artist" While Ms. Otto nevers go in exact detail about a lot of the points of the book you still get the exact meaning of what she wants to say. You "feel" what it's like to be an artist, woman of that time period,in a biracial relationship. You want to be a part of this book. I would definately recommend this book.

I found the Passion Dream Book to be a moving and unusual read. With a feminist (or rather "woman-centric") outlook, Otto explores history, art, creative women AND men, and the importance and pain of being faithful to your true self. After I finished, I felt like I had awoken from a dream - and I wanted to fall back asleep and continue dreaming