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Reviewed by Ibrahim Aslan for Readers' Favorite
It Will Last Longer by Tara Sanders Brooks revolves around Viv Klein, a guilt-ridden freelance photographer living in LA. Viv's life and career are both shattered after her snapshot of a dead Hollywood waitress goes viral. What initially started as a form of artistic expression ended in public outrage and "cancel culture" fanaticism being hurled at her. Amidst the chaos, Abby Katz, an LA Times journalist, tries to navigate the ethical space surrounding Viv’s actions and the public reprisal she receives. Furthermore, the shocking deaths of two well-known philanthropists thrust them into the midst of a police investigation. Ultimately, individuals with deep-seated agendas begin to surface. Can Viv and Abby confront their personal struggles and the implications surrounding their work, in light of the calamities unfolding around them?
Tara Sanders Brooks' It Will Last Longer is an intriguing mystery thriller that delves into the consequences of artistic expression through the unsympathetic lens of social media stardom and society at large. Through Viv's emotional and somewhat tormented journey, Brooks highlights themes of personal regret, resilience, and the complications that often accompany human relationships. This intuitive tale will most definitely challenge readers to reexamine the moral conflict that exists from the viewpoint of an art observer versus the perspective of the person responsible for creating that art, in this case, Viv, and in a more professional sense, Abby. Brooks does an exceptional job of using various shifting points of view to blend personal and media narratives around the events that unfold throughout the book. As such, the author constructs a nuanced and relatable portrayal of human vulnerability in our present digital era. Art enthusiasts and mystery lovers will revel in the relevance of this story.
