THE DISTANCE OF MERCY – Shelly Drancik (Launch Pad)
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| Title: | THE DISTANCE OF MERCY |
| Logline: | An Austrian girl who grew up in the Russian occupation of Vienna following WWII undergoes culture shock after moving to America to attend college in Chicago. There she meets an African American woman whose friendship will ultimately save her. |
| Pitch: | BROOKLYN meets THE PIANIST |
| Writer: | Shelly Drancik |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Why to Read: | With extremely strong writing, evocative imagery, and prose that is concise and beautiful, this is a great read for any drama fan. We get great insight into the characters, and the historical setting is compelling while also lending the perfect tone for the subject matter. Nicolette’s journey to America creates a ton of drama, and her burgeoning friendship with Tillie following her move is just as compelling. Every character feels alive and you can’t help but want to stick with them to the end. |
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