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3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
 Could This Be Real? Mar 29, 2005
Amanda Grihm is a superb storyteller. She drew me into this tale from the first page and kept my attention until the very end. Grihm has entered into a new arena for the literary world as she blends truth with fiction. The characters are revealing such emotional detail, you either fall deeply in love or hate them immensely. The story includes time travel, human to animal transformation, personal emotional devastation, and much more. Let me step back and give you a synopsis of the storyline.
Sarissa first encounters the wolf in a dream. The wolf protects her from an approaching man whom she senses will do her harm. A series of strange events link the past to the present and Sarissa realizes that she is not content with how she is living. Her passion is directing a modeling troupe called, the Panche Models. During one of the weekly auditions, Anaghia her ancestor and spiritual interpreter, physically joins Sarissa in this mystical voyage. After Sarissa's first transformation into the Wolf, her senses are enhanced and creativity sparked. Sarissa realizes that her husband is unfaithful, her co-worker is mentally unstable, and friends are out to end her life. Then Anaghia takes Sarissa back in time to interpret an recurring dream that will uncover the purpose of why things are they way they are.
Grihm writes in a genre of her own. She connects romance to science fiction, touches on various cultures, and adds in the strength and depth of feminism. While reading The Wolf, I kept asking myself is this truth or fiction, because of the vivid pictures the words painted in my head. I guess it is what Grihm meant when she noted, "this is a work of fiction based on truth." If you are looking for a read out of the ordinary, this jewel is for you. Grihm, I'm ready for the sequel.
Reviewed by M. Bruner for Loose Leaves Book Review
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 Two phenomenal women Jul 29, 2004
I enjoyed this book so much it is indescribable! I related so well to the character that I felt like I was there with her. The wolf was so real and strong that at times I felt like I heard him growl. Only a weak minded or blindsided person would not be able to relate to this story. Everyone who is compassionate and understanding will relate. Those who have gone through any type of adversity will cheer. The writer and the character are two phenomenal women!
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Great storyline, great characters, great book! Jun 04, 2004
I just finished The Wolf today and it was wonderfully written. I read all of the reviews and decided to defend Amanda Grihm's writing because I found her work to be superb and refreshing. I am an English major. I found a few typos in the book but what book do you open today that does not have them. Her storyline was gripping, her characters were realistic and the ebb and flow of the story was perfect. I don't know who the person is who write the previous review, but it sounds like they may have a personal vendetta against Ms. Grihm or something. To say that is book is filled with errors or the story was not good is just an outright lie! It is fantastic, wonderful, insightful and we need more writers like Amanda Grihm. I wonder if the last reviewer was a little jealous. I am an English major, educated in one of the best universities in the world, I say it is very, very good!
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 If I could give it less than one star, I would Jun 02, 2004
I didn't like this book one bit. I couldn't suspend reality enough to buy ANY of it. What it needed more than anything was a proofreader! I found the spelling errors on every other page extremely distracting! It was a battle to even finish this book. I wouldn't recommend it to ANYONE.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
I couldn't stop reading until I was done, and I wanted more. Oct 07, 2003
I don't know where Amanda Grihm has been all of the years I've been reading novels. She has a fresh approach to storytelling that noboby but John Grisham could compete with. This woman is a literary jewel. She describes her experience with the wolf in such detail that you know it had to be true. I want to read more of her work. the wolf is intelligent, funny, sad, heartbreaking and victorious. Amanda Grihm tied up every loose end I thought there would be. This book should be a classic. Americans should be proud to have her among us. She described one of the ugliest situations I can imagine with grace and style. She made me understand the devastation she felt and I saw everything that she wrote about. I was right there every step of the way. Bravo to you Amanda Grihm. Keep on writing, it is your calling.
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