You Never Can Tell

George Bernard ShawJul 2015

Rating 3.9
Word count
46K words
Chapters
5

Tags

Motivation and Growth Middle-Class LifeMarriage and RelationshipsFamily SecretEmotional ChoiceRomantic ComedyWitty DialogueDrama AdaptationBritish Milieu

Summary

Kathleen Eagle's novels of love and passion have touched the hearts of countless readers. Now this award-winning writer has created her most compelling story of all. Reporter Heather Reardon has been hot on the trail of Native American activist Kole Kills Crow for years, so when she finds him living on a Minnesota reservation, she's shocked that the outspoken activist is now a private man who has faced both a disastrous brush with the law and a tragic twist of fate. Soon the pair is involved in a cause that forces Kole back into the spotlight—and challenges Heather's belief that Kole should return to the public eye. They travel from the isolation of Minnesota to the bright lights of Los Angeles...and to a place where they must each face the truth about their love. You Never Can Tell is a story you will never forget.

Editor's review

This work begins with journalist Heather's years-long pursuit of Native American activist Cole Kilcrow, weaving the investigative relationship, private life, and turns of law and fate into a single narrative line. Sources indicate that the once high-profile activist now chooses a low-key life, while the journalist and her subject gradually form a connection beyond professional bounds. The work's value lies not in offering simple judgments but in letting readers see how the "tracker" and the "tracked" change each other: the impulse to report, private curiosity, past trauma, and present choices entangle. While reading, note the characters' complex attitudes toward identity, trust, and exposure, and consider it as a text for discussing journalistic ethics and the boundaries of intimacy. The pacing leans toward advancing character relationships, suiting readers willing to think about stances beyond plot.

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Reading tips

  1. Before reading, note where the journalist and the activist each stand, then enter their interaction.
  2. At points where reporting ethics clash with personal feelings, record your own judgment before reading on.
  3. Good for book club discussion of whether the tracker has the right to draw close to the tracked.

Contents

  1. Copyright information
  2. Act I
  3. Act II
  4. Act III
  5. Act IV

FAQ

Is this book mainly about investigative reporting or character relationships? Sources indicate the story starts with a journalist's years-long pursuit of an activist, then shifts to their entanglement in private life. The investigative thread is the entry point; character relationships and mutual change are the focus. If you expect a pure case-investigation process, you may feel the center of gravity lies elsewhere; if you enjoy relationship development and clashes of stance, it suits better.
The title and author information seem inconsistent—will that affect reading? Sources show clear inconsistencies among the title, author, and synopsis, which may leave readers confused about which edition this is. Before reading, confirm the actual content and attribution of the copy in hand, then decide whether to proceed. As for the story presented in the synopsis, you can expect a journalist-activist relationship theme.
Is it suitable for discussing journalistic ethics? Yes. The story involves a journalist's long-term pursuit of a subject and gradual entry into private life, naturally raising questions of exposure, trust, and boundaries. Discussion can center on "when professional curiosity crosses the line" and "whether a subject's silence should be respected," without simply dividing characters into right and wrong.

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About the author

George Bernard Shaw Author

George Bernard Shaw is a well-known playwright whose works are noted for witty, incisive dialogue and a concern with social issues. The library holds two of his works, Mrs. Warren's Profession and You Never Can Tell, which deal with such real-world themes as marriage, family, morality, and class, combining satire with reflection. Because public information is limited, biographical details are not elaborated here; even so, the available works show that Shaw was skilled at presenting clashes of ideas through dramatic conflict. His language is concise and sharp, often prompting readers to reflect on social norms and personal choices while reading with ease. His plays have had a lasting influence on the development of modern English drama and are often classified as inspirational coming-of-age reading, suited to readers interested in life choices and social ethics.