Bloodline

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Summary: Die Hard Fan of Sid
Review: Call it a craze of a Die hard Fan of Sid - I find Sid's Books, Interesting Reads that glues to start to finish read. His novels are royal touch that walks one mentally through the series of events that are emotional, sensational, touchy, investigative, gripping. Till the end, Sid keeps mystery and thats the charm of his novels. Elizabeth, the main character of the book, inherits her Dad's Company worth millions of dollars and becomes indecisive what to do. Her emotional character is twined with many other characters in the book like a thriller movie. She has to outwit the unknown assassin who wants her life as Sid passes the reader through betrayal, greed, danger and killing phase. Sid portrays Elizabeth as intelligent, tough, daring and beautiful lady. A nice read on a Hot summer day to stay chilled in the comforts of the Reading room with the book.

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Summary: Better than expected; gripping, well-crafted story!
Review: Evil, greed, manipulation...Bloodline fills the prescription.

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Summary: Good, but....
Review: I have read over half of Sheldon's novels, and I must say that this one was highly disappointing. It tells the story of Elizabeth, a beautiful woman who has recently inherited a company worth millions of dollars. She can't decide whether she wants to keep the company going, or sell it and take the money. Unfortunately for her, someone who is salivating over the money they could get from the company are impatiently awaiting the company to be sold and get their share. Who it is and what lengths they'll go to get it is what holds the reader.

This book is more along the lines of The Stars Shine Down than such greats as If Tomorrow Comes and The Other Side Of Midnight. It is entertaining and gripping enough to say the book was good, but it's missing the magic other books have. Elizabeth doesn't have the charisma, street smarts, or assertive attitude that you expect from a Sheldon heroine. Also, it takes a lot of time to get engrossed into the plot because it is full of pointless flashbacks and details (what purpose does knowing Elizabeth's sexual history serve?) I can't say this book is bad, but it isn't good either.

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Summary: Good, but....
Review: I have read over half of Sheldon's novels, and I must say that this one was highly disappointing. It tells the story of Elizabeth, a beautiful woman who has recently inherited a company worth millions of dollars. She can't decide whether she wants to keep the company going, or sell it and take the money. Unfortunately for her, someone who is salivating over the money they could get from the company are impatiently awaiting the company to be sold and get their share. Who it is and what lengths they'll go to get it is what holds the reader.

This book is more along the lines of The Stars Shine Down than such greats as If Tomorrow Comes and The Other Side Of Midnight. It is entertaining and gripping enough to say the book was good, but it's missing the magic other books have. Elizabeth doesn't have the charisma, street smarts, or assertive attitude that you expect from a Sheldon heroine. Also, it takes a lot of time to get engrossed into the plot because it is full of pointless flashbacks and details (what purpose does knowing Elizabeth's sexual history serve?) I can't say this book is bad, but it isn't good either.

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Summary: "Captivating! I didn't put it down until I finished it!"
Review: One of Sidney Sheldon's best novels. Talk about betrayal and family relationships..... If you're a Sidney Sheldon fan, it's a must-read book. You won't regret it..

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Summary: Still haven't read this book? And you say you love reading!!
Review: This is a magnum-opus by Sheldon. The author is very much successful in keeping the interest of the reader throughout the book. It's a must read piece.

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Summary: Still haven't read this book? And you say you love reading!!
Review: This is a magnum-opus by Sheldon. The author is very much successful in keeping the interest of the reader throughout the book. It's a must read piece.

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Summary: Pick a different one
Review: this is my 4th Sheldon novel and probably the worst after the other side of midnight. It doesn't compare to his other works like "rage of agels" and "master of the game"

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Summary: GREAT!
Review: This was the 3rd of the books I have read by Sidney Sheldon. I have only one complaint: the beginning could use some work. It took me a while to get into the book, but once I got into it I could NOT put it down! I was up 'til 1:30 reading it, and considering I'm 14, that's quite late on a school night. I have read 5 books by Sheldon now and I plan to read even more. I have really enjoyed all 5. "The Doomsday Conspiracy," "Nothing Lasts Forever," "Bloodline," "Morning, Noon, & Night," and "The Best Laid Plans" were all great books, from an excellent author.

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Summary: Romance, murder, and exotic settings
Review: This wonderful thriller is the story of Elizabeth Roffe, whose father has just died (or was he murdered?), leaving her heiress to a multi-billion dollar pharmaceutical maker. She takes over the reins of the company, with the help of Rhys Williams, a handsome but mysterious self-made man. Elizabeth's four quirky cousins and co-owners of the company each have shady pasts and need money, badly. They are pressuring her to allow the company to go public; she refuses, and becomes the target of an unknown assassin.

This is a book you will not be able to put down. The story is full of fascinating flashbacks, detailing the often bizarre lives of all the Roffes: Alec from London, Helene from Paris, Anna from Berlin, and Ivo from Rome. Each one has a reason to want Elizabeth out of the way, and as the attempts on her life increase, the tension mounts until the killer is revealed in a truly frightening conclusion. Highly recommended for Sidney Sheldon fans and everyone who enjoys fast-paced stories full of action and memorable characters. This book was made into an all-star movie with Audrey Hepburn, Omar Sharif, and James Mason.