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Summary: Emotionally Honest, but Lacking
Review: Simplistic and often poorly written, Home Song ranks in the lowest echelon of Spencer's works. Featuring a heroine whose reason for holding a grudge is shaky at best; a trio of teenagers straight out of Dawson's Creek; and a hero who keeps losing his level-headed approach to life whenever the script demands it, there's not a lot in this book about which to rave.The high point would be the achingly realistic way Spencer portrays Tom's emotions when he learns of the son he never knew he had. All in all, Home Song will fill time on a flight or bus ride, but if you're looking for something of substance, look elsewhere.
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Summary: This book is actually a zero!
Review: The author's talent went right out the window with this one! It was undoubtedly the most boring book I've ever read. The characters weren't true to form, especially the teens. And the step by step dialogue of every move these people made was very annoying; ('he approached the door, he opened the door, he stepped inside, he closed the door, he locked the door, he walked away from the door.)
If you're new to this author, skip this one. It isn't a fair judgment of her usual work.
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Summary: Is this for real?
Review: This book made me so angry, I just had to vent. The way that Claire is treated by her husband Tom and her spoiled rotten kids was hideous. Tom tells her that not only did he cheat on her before they were married, but that he fathered another child. A young man that she has to see every day. A kid who was dating their daughter. Claire is (justifiably) angry at him for this. She (understandably) loses her trust for him. She asks him for a separation. So what happens? Everyone dumps on her. How can she be so cruel? How can she not forgive him and welcome his former lover (one night stand) and illegitimate child into her heart? HE cheated on her, and SHE'S the bad guy. HE publically humiliates her by bringing his illegitimate kid into the home, and SHE'S a terrible woman for not being delighted. She's a bad woman for not instantly being delighted at the existence of her "stepson". Tom, the jerk, plays the wounded victim to the core. "Why do I have such an unreasonable wife?" Considering his violent reaction when a man FLIRTS with Claire, Tom is also a hypocrite. And her kids. "You are breaking up the family!" Huh. Why don't they tell Dad, "Why didn't you keep your pants on?" No. They have to act out, so that they can lay a guilt trip on Mom. "You broke up the family, and our lives are going to be ruined!" Huh. These kids are in High School, that's a little old to be playing traumetized child of divorce. If I had been Claire, I would have dumped all of them. They deserved each other.
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Summary: Didn't quite buy the story
Review: This is my third Lavyrle Spencer book. I couldn't believe it was written by the same person. I agree with the other reviews that mentioned the goody-goody teenagers. I got really tired of Claire's anger - it lasted throughout most of the book. When a total of three people confirm your husband is not fooling around and you still think he's lying - women get over it! I was really glad when this book ended. If you enjoy Lavyrle's other books, don't waste your time on this one, it is unrealistic and boring.
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Summary: One of LaVyrle Spencer's best books
Review: This is the story of a family that faces great adversity when Mr. Gardner finds out that he has an illegitimate son two months younger than his legitimate one. He now faces the risk of losing the wife he has come to love more than life, and the family he has struggled to build and make strong
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Summary: First Read Made Great Impression
Review: This was the first book that I read by this author, boy was it great. The characters were wonderful....Tom the husband who finds himself coming face to face with a past indiscretion...Claire who plays the wounded wife a little to well...Kent the illegitimate child....and their children who seem rattled and confused that their happy little family isn't so happy anymore. The book got into the story right away and just kept right on going....I couldn't but the book down...except when I needed to get Claire and her melodramatic character out of my head....seeing as how I would get so angry at this fictional women the author has but together a very interesting, entertaining and well written book together....Borrow it, buy it but just read it somehow...I promise it is not a let down.
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Summary: First Read Made Great Impression
Review: This was the first book that I read by this author, boy was it great. The characters were wonderful....Tom the husband who finds himself coming face to face with a past indiscretion...Claire who plays the wounded wife a little to well...Kent the illegitimate child....and their children who seem rattled and confused that their happy little family isn't so happy anymore. The book got into the story right away and just kept right on going....I couldn't but the book down...except when I needed to get Claire and her melodramatic character out of my head....seeing as how I would get so angry at this fictional women the author has but together a very interesting, entertaining and well written book together....Borrow it, buy it but just read it somehow...I promise it is not a let down.
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Summary: A bit ho-hum
Review: Tom Gardner, a high school principal and respected family man, has cause to regret a moment of youthful folly when the result of a one night stand, a week before his wedding 18 years before, enrols at his school. 17 year old Kent is the son he didn't know existed and, not only is he the living image of his father, is also a fine athlete and a well brought up young man.Tom's wife Claire, is seized by almost irrational jealousy when she is told of Tom's indiscretion all those years ago and, even though she is totally convinced of Tom's love for her and their children, comes near to destroying their marriage and family. If you feel like a bit of light reading and can resist the urge to shake some sense into this woman, you'll read this in 2 sittings.
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