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Summary: Steele Stalls
Review: Ok, this is her 49th bestseller, however, Ms. Steele seems to stall a bit, sort of like a boat motor sputtering it's last gasps. Don't get me wrong, I like this prolific authoress. And she has attempted to stretchhhhhhhh herself with the personal story of her deceased son and the psuedo-comedy "The Clone And I".Yet, as others have mentioned--this is another *plug & play* book. Plop in a married couple with children, something horrific happens, one mate, usually the female, is left to conquer all. Just change the names & places--it all turns out well. I much prefer when Steele has more research, history, & involvement in her tomes. Such as "The Ghost" (see my review). If you are new to her writing, this is a good book to start with, but go back to some of her older ones for more in depth stories of pride, courage, romance & of course--hope. other reading suggestions: "Exclusive" by Sandra Brown, "The Long Road Home" by Danielle Steel, and "The Last Valentine" by James Pratt (see my reviews of all of the above) Thanks for your interest & comment votes--CDS
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Summary: DS has done it this time!
Review: "The House on Hope Street" was pretty good. Liz loses Jack in the blink of an eye and her whole life changes. Then son Peter falls on bad luck and Liz's life is sent once again into a tailspin. She fares remarkably well through the tragedy and manages to keep her head. Her children find it hard to accept a new man in their mother's life but Liz makes peace and they all manage to make it through. This book was better than "The Wedding."
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Summary: It can happen to any of us at any time
Review: This was one of Danielle's best reads which includes love, loss, anger and fear! I could hardly wait to turn the pages as I flew home from Kansas last month. I told my husband he had to shut up...and that's something I NEVER do...I love talking to him! But I couldn't help myself! What I realized when I reflected back on this book the day after reading was that it could happen to any one of us at any time, on any given day...too scary to think about...but reality. No warning, no preparation, no clue. So considering my being taken so aback by this story, I thank Danielle for another great book about a strong woman who relects who we can all be...if we need to...but certainly don't want to!
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Summary: Easy Read
Review: I agree with some of the other reviewers that although this was a quick and enjoyable read, it lacks the depth of her earlier works. I used to enjoy waiting for the newest of her works however in the last few years, her newest book is out before I have finished the last one.
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Summary: Good story
Review: House on Hope Street is a definate improvement from DS's latest works although not comparable to the books of ten years ago. At least in House we are not told repeatedly how perfect and beautiful all the characters are. There are some very moving parts. I recommend this book although if you are a first time reader check out some of her older works first.
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Summary: Bittersweet
Review: This is a "fast as you can" page turner! I enjoy all of D. Steele's books and haven't been disappointed yet! She is a natural and the ideas she has keeps me wanting more!
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Summary: The House on Hope Street
Review: I found the book very touching and close to the heart. You felt you were right there in the story. I felt the characters were well written. You understood how deeply Liz & Jack loved each other. When Jack was killed, you felt the pain that Liz felt. Once again Liz feels the pain when her son is in the hospital fighting for his life. She meets Dr. Bill Webster who saves her son and a relationship between Liz and Bill starts to blossom. I found the book very moving, fast reading and totally enjoyed it.
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Summary: How to heal a broken heart
Review: I'm not sure why I continue to read Danielle Steel's books. Perhaps because I am still waiting for one of them which will entrance me the way her earlier ones did long ago. But if I'm waiting for another book like Season of Passion or The Promise, then her latest The House on Hope Street, while not an altogether bad read, didn't have enough of the old Daneille Steel for a five star review. Danielle Steel often tells the same tale merely by using new names, locations and different professions for her characters. For sure her heroines or heros always suffer some loss and then must carry on. And The House on Hope Street is no exception to her well worn formula books. In her new book, Steel begins by introducing us to Liz and Jack, two divorce attorneys and parents of five children, one with special needs. They are a warm and wonderful family who appear to be bullet proof. But a crazed husbad of a client puts an end to all of that when he kills Jack on Christmas Day before turning the gun on himself. Now as Liz struggles with her own emotions and loss, she must also take care of her children and the law practice she shared with her husband. Now perhaps in the hands of another author the reader would see this woman make it on her own as she rememerges as a single mother and lawyer. But Steel isn't content to let her character move on alone so after suffering what could have been another disaster, Liz meets a kindly doctor and the rest is history. And while there is some conflict between the two, Steel readers pretty much know the ending from page 1. This wasn't an altogether bad read. And while Steel has never been known to write beautifully, I think her readers enjoy her characters especially when they overcome their personal challenges. In any case, this might be just the book for a day at the beach. One can polish it off in a matter of hours and think about it as an overgrown magazine article on how to continue on after a loss provided you meet a man which isn't necessarily the way it is in the year 2000.
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Summary: Quick Read
Review: This book was a quick read, but I was disappointed in the book. I have read every book that DS has written, but I have bought her recent books knowing before I buy them that they will not measure up to her earlier works. I love her historical novels, but even "Granny Dan" fell short of my favorites, "Zoya", "The Ring" and "Thurston House". I know her personal life has suffered greatly in the last few years and I suppose it's only expected that it would take a toll on her writing, as well. I will continue to buy her books with the hope that the "old" DS will re-emerge. This book has a good story, just not the plot and character developments I was hoping for. Even at her worst, DS is still worth the read.
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Summary: Heartwarming
Review: This book touches the soul! It reaches out to you. You actually feel you are right there with them! You become a part of their family. Danielle Steel has won my heart with this one!
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