The Reef

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Summary: Highly disappointing
Review: This was the first of Nora's books that I felt like giving up after about 50 pages. I had just read the much superior River's End before starting The Reef, and the latter turned out to be a big let down. There was not much humor in the interaction between the characters, and they just failed to grab my attention and interest. The dialogue between the two main characters sounded actually fake, and at times made me cringe. Their true emotions never came to the surface. Nonetheless some interesting plot twists in the end rose above the level, and it turned out to be mildly entertaining.

Rating:
Summary: One of the WORST books I have EVER read!
Review: How this book and Nora Roberts made it to the best-seller list is beyond comprehension. I have never read anything so cliche-ridden, superficial, predictable and jaw-dropping inane. It's clear that Ms. Roberts knows nothing of deep-sea diving nor salvage operations despite the vacation she obviously took to the Carribean (and no doubt deducted on her income taxes) to "research" this sorry excuse for a novel. As a man, I was ashamed by the treatment afforded "Tate," Ms. Roberts female protagonist. The character seemed to love getting grabbed, slapped and generally knocked around not only by the bad guy, but by her own boyfriend! Shame on you, Ms. Roberts.

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Summary: Nice vacation read
Review: After reading the on-line reviews, I was anxious to see why such mixed opinions have been posted. I thought this was a very nice book. The subject is interesting and being a diver myself it was very realistic. I always dream of finding some treasure on a dive and this made me want to find my own "pieces of eight". There was a research error, however. The clown anemonefish is not found in the Caribbean. In all, a great book to read on a dive vacation in the Caribbean!!!

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Summary: It was a thrilling romantic novel that kept my attention!!
Review: I loved reading this book. I didn't want to put the book down! I kept reading and reading!!! If you love romances and some suspense, this is a great book to read!

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Summary: You can always count on Nora Roberts
Review: What more is there to say? If her name's on it, I'll love it. Talk about a guarantee...

Rating:
Summary: Disappointing.
Review: I have read some of her other fiction and found her writing to be funny, interesting, and sometimes informative. This book lacked all of the above. Also the characterization was sadly lacking. Since I am not a romance fiction fan to begin with, I doubt that I will bother with any of her future books. Perhaps she's writing too many books and needs to concentrate on quality instead of quanity. She's lost this reader.

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Summary: Inaccurate Astrology Description of the Bad Guy...
Review: I enjoyed the book, especially in view of the fact that REAL treasure hunter, Mel Fisher died recently in Key West. What attracted me to your book was HIS own quest as I knew him personally and this seemed to be the only novel on treasure hunting that was recently published. As a practicing astrologer, for nearly 30-years it always gets me nuts when an author doesn't do her homework,however. Aquarius is NOT a water sign, but an air sign - the symbol for the pitcher of water is meaning- less. The "bad guy" fit a more dark side of a Taurus man; they do like material things and gold would mean that having Leo Rising would have been a more appropriate. fit. Mel was a Leo and a very kind, gentle, generous man. A sensitive man. I was honored to have known him. Even for a famous novelist,"facts" can make it even better reading, so if you're going to use astrological terms, get them RIGHT! Carole Hemingway

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Summary: It was an okay read-
Review: I have been a fan of Nora's since I read her very first book in the early eighties. She has been one author whose books I have consistently read over the years. I have always looked forward to her books with great anticipation until the last year or so. And it could just be that I have been over explosed to her style of writing. However, her characters in The Reef failed to touch me. The Reef seems to have your typical bad guy- suffering from a mental illness aka Honest Illusion, Montana Sky, Divine Evil, Carnal Innocence, Sanctuary, Home Port, etc, two lovers reunited after a failed love affair, and secondary characters. While both heroine and hero have family in this story, the touching emotional scene found in Honest Illusion or the humorous scenes from Hidden Riches seem to be missing. As much as I hate to say it, this book just seems too formulaic

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Summary: I'd wait for it in paperback
Review: Nora Roberts, a perennial favorite, has put out a great story filled with characters you can like. But the love story between Tate and Matthew was not up to Robert's potential. Regardless of the twist in plot, it really didn't keep me rivited to my seat. If you are on a limited budget, buy it in the paperback version, or better yet, go to the library. It isn't a keeper.

Rating:
Summary: Intriguing, suspenseful, exciting, a can't put down book
Review: This story holds your attention from beginning to end. The characters are exciting. The story is suspenseful. It gives you the sense of understanding what treasure hunting is all about and the amount of time that could spent doing reserach or locating sunken ships. I really enjoyed following them from one treasure to the next. I wish I could have been with them.