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Summary: All that Glitters? No
Review: I have read all V.C. Andrews books that have been published so far, and my favorite series is the Landry series. Of the Landry series, my favorite book is "All That Glitters." The book is packed full of suspense, excitement and tragedy that could have been prevented. The descriptions of New Orleans, the Bayou and Cypress Woods are vivid, and quite different and refreshing than the other series. Although this is my favorite book of all V.C. Andrew books, it was quite disappointing: Ruby was selfish, Beau was selfish and Giselle was her normal self. Paul was the only character I liked in the book, he had an enormous amount of love, respect and devotion for Ruby and Pearl, which was more than admirable. I was shocked that Ruby could use Paul and disgard him so easily.
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Summary: OK- GET OVER PAUL!
Review: I am sorry, but I have read other reviews, and I just think they are stupid. Paul was SO ANNOYING! She did NOT want to marry him because they were BROTHER AND SISTER!! Hello! Paul knew how she felt, and she finally gave in to him. ONLY for support- she couldn't make it on her on. So of course, when Beau comes back-the father of her child AND the love of her life- she went with him. I think it was great that for once she got exactly what she wanted. It's pretty pathetic that Paul went and killed himself, and I know she shouldn't have went to him in the first place, but if I were in her situation, I would have done that exact same thing.
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Summary: One of her greatest novels
Review: Any thing by Andrews is worth reading. I have read her Heaven series, Ruby, Dawn, Melody, and anything else I can find with her name on it. You won't waste your money on this book. I loved it. You begin reading and before you know it your done with the book and waiting for her next novel. I sometimes find my self envisining myself as the characters in her books She writes in words and in a tone anyone can understand. I began reading her books 10 years ago and now I'm addicted.
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Summary: a good book!
Review: I love all V.C. Andrews books, although i haven't been able to read them all. This book was very good, but i lost all pity for Ruby. I get very into my books, and well, nothing in her life could justify what she did!! That was just wrong, and i hope Andrews wasn't trying to make what Ruby did sound right. It made me so angry, so i guess if an author can make u so angry, it has to be a good book.
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Summary: VC Andrews DID NOT Write this BOOK!
Review: VC Andrews died YEARS ago yet somehow more books are written each year by "her." The publisher continues to "write" books for her! This is crazy!
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Summary: Good but not her best.
Review: It was a good book but too sad. Ruby thinks of the people she will hurt but does nothing about it. If I was her I would haved stayed with Paul & loved him cuz he was there for her & did not marry an illision like her beloved Beau. She pursued a life of passion, hurting all that she loved & killing Paul.
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Summary: A Good Book, but not V. C.'s Best
Review: I think that Andrew Niederman needs to get a new opinion on how to plot these books, for they are getting very narrow and very predictive, but the story premis and what it's about is still interesting. I liked the Landry series, but my favorite all time series is the Dollangangers!
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Summary: Poor Paul
Review: I think this book is just sick. It left me with a queasy feeling in my stomach. When i read Ruby, i felt somewhat sympathetic to Ruby and all her problems....but not anymore. How could she screw Paul that way when he was willing to go against his mother's wishes and nature itself to make her happy. Paul reminds me so much of a Troy. Unlike Troy, he was willing to forget their relation fast enough and was strong enough to accept it. This whole thing sucks...Ruby changes places w/ her invalid twin so that she could be with the man that took advantage of her? She leaves Paul taking care of Giselle...imagining it was really Ruby he was taking care of. I just feel so sorry for Paul that he was abused by Ruby in such a cruel way. This book is pure torture and I really don't recommend it for people who like Paul's character.
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Summary: More fun than a barrel of drunken monkeys
Review: So I just finished the 3rd book of the Landry series. The question is how a girl like Ruby lost all sympathy I had for her in this book. In my opinion, she becomes even worse than the bad twin Gisselle. It seems to me that the immoral acts described in this book can find absolutely no justification, certainly not the ones given by the heroine. BUT, I must say that I loved this book for the great entertaiment value. It really took me to another world, which is what books are all about- to me.Hating and criticizing Ruby, questionning her choices, wondering what I would have done in the same situation (Had I been in her shoes I would have pursued Louis in the 2nd book.. heheh...) was more fun than a barrel of drunken monkeys. I give it five stars!!!
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Summary: GOOD BOOK!!
Review: I thought this was a really good book, although I agree with most people that it almost seems like the ghost writer is following a recipe or something. I was almost crying at the part where Gladys tells Ruby to give her Pearl. Overall, it was a good book. If you've read the first two, read this one. If you haven't read the first two, you should probably read those first so you'll really know what's going on :)
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