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Summary: Unlike Anything Danielle Steel Has Written Before
Review: I've read a few Danielle Steel novels, but I never considered myself a fan of her work until I read this book. This is unlike the sappy romance novels that Steel usually puts out. This is more of a who-done-it mystery novel, and for the most part, it's an intriguing page turner.The main character in this story is Marielle, a woman in her thirties who has been through alot in her life. She was married at 18, had a son at 21, got pregnant again, and lost both her son and her unborn child through a freak accident. Her husband (Charles) flipped out, and in a burst of rage, assaults her. She is committed to a mental hospital for over two years in order to get over the trauma. It is during this time that Marielle divorces Charles and leaves Europe for America, where she meets an older man named Malcolm and basically becomes his trophy wife, as well as a womb to carry the baby that he wants so badly. After a great amount of agony and struggle, Marielle becomes pregnant and gives birth to Malcolm's son, Teddy. Several years after they last spoke, Charles and Marielle accidently run into each other again on the anniversary of their son's accidental death, and old emotional wounds are re-opened. Charles is resentful that Marielle has since moved on, re-married, and had another child. Teddy subsequently turns up missing, and everyone suspects that Charles kidnapped him in a fit of jealous rage. The first 75% of this book is a page-turner. Then after that, it begins to lag. In the story, Charles is put on trial for Teddy's kidnapping, but the trial turns into a pointless waste of time. It's just a bunch of worthless fingerpointing about who is having an affair with whom, and whether or not Marielle is an un-fit mother; none of which has anything to do with kidnapping. The real meat of the story's mystery is solved too quickly at the end, and it doesn't justify the fact that the reader is forced to endure over a hundred pages of useless storyline to get there. Regardless, this book will keep you entertained. A classic piece of literature it is not, but it's still quite enjoyable. I recommend this book.
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Summary: Unlike Anything Danielle Steel Has Written Before
Review: I've read a few Danielle Steel novels, but I never considered myself a fan of her work until I read this book. This is unlike the sappy romance novels that Steel usually puts out. This is more of a who-done-it mystery novel, and for the most part, it's an intriguing page turner. The main character in this story is Marielle, a woman in her thirties who has been through alot in her life. She was married at 18, had a son at 21, got pregnant again, and lost both her son and her unborn child through a freak accident. Her husband (Charles) flipped out, and in a burst of rage, assaults her. She is committed to a mental hospital for over two years in order to get over the trauma. It is during this time that Marielle divorces Charles and leaves Europe for America, where she meets an older man named Malcolm and basically becomes his trophy wife, as well as a womb to carry the baby that he wants so badly. After a great amount of agony and struggle, Marielle becomes pregnant and gives birth to Malcolm's son, Teddy. Several years after they last spoke, Charles and Marielle accidently run into each other again on the anniversary of their son's accidental death, and old emotional wounds are re-opened. Charles is resentful that Marielle has since moved on, re-married, and had another child. Teddy subsequently turns up missing, and everyone suspects that Charles kidnapped him in a fit of jealous rage. The first 75% of this book is a page-turner. Then after that, it begins to lag. In the story, Charles is put on trial for Teddy's kidnapping, but the trial turns into a pointless waste of time. It's just a bunch of worthless fingerpointing about who is having an affair with whom, and whether or not Marielle is an un-fit mother; none of which has anything to do with kidnapping. The real meat of the story's mystery is solved too quickly at the end, and it doesn't justify the fact that the reader is forced to endure over a hundred pages of useless storyline to get there. Regardless, this book will keep you entertained. A classic piece of literature it is not, but it's still quite enjoyable. I recommend this book.
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Summary: This book ruled ! ! ! ! !
Review: Man, this is the type of stuff that makes Stephen King jealous. I read this book and falled in love with it. Marielle was just great! But I always thought it was Marielle's ex-husband the one who kidnapped the kid, until the end, of course, don't worry, I won't spoil it for you. But I'll tell you this: this is the greatest book you'll ever read. If you're looking for something similar buy the book Christine. IT RULED !!!!!
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Summary: The first and last Danielle Steelf book I read
Review: Personally, I thought the book was very predictable. The characters were predictable, the ending was predictable, and the book was repetitive. Additionally, there were incongruities in the plot. If the book takes place in the thirties, is there really going to be a jury with women, blacks, and asians on it? I think not. Plus Marielle's character is annoying. A total "woe is me" wimp that can't stand on her own feet without leaning on whichever man happens to be there at the time. There are so many greater books out there. At the most, this book was mere bubble gum for the eyes.
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Summary: Read it!
Review: Read this book...seriously, it is a great story. It's so astonishing how DS can take us into a world we know nothing about and at the end of the book, we feel like we've left our home. You can't put it down. You can't stop the feelings you will get when reading...
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Summary: Read it!
Review: Read this book...seriously, it is a great story. It's so astonishing how DS can take us into a world we know nothing about and at the end of the book, we feel like we've left our home. You can't put it down. You can't stop the feelings you will get when reading...
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Summary: Pretty Cool Book! Go see the movie on lifetime TV
Review: The movie is pretty cool, but not as emotional as the book. However, I suggest to do both
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Summary: Not my Favorite
Review: This book was just not one of my favorite Steel's. The plot was a little "iffy" and I didn't care for Steel's choice for Marielle's blooming love interest at the end
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Summary: Another favorite of mine!!!
Review: This is another favorite Steel book of mine... Charles and Marielle seemed the perfect couple, but when tested with tragedy, Charles turns his anger and distress on his wife, and their marriage ultimately falls apart. Many years later, Charles sees Marielle with her young son, then soon after he is kidnapped... is this a coincidence... does Charles have something to do with this? All clues point to Charles, but we all know that is too easy... what's the real secret behind this story? It's full of devious characters, and lots of tear jerking moments... a must read for all Steel fans.
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Summary: This book was just awful!
Review: This is the first book that I read by Danielle Steel and I don't think I will ever pick up another book by her again. The plot was completely predictable, the characters were weak and there were continuity errors to boot!! The main character was not strong as the text kept describing her to be. She moved between men like they were going out of style. One minute she's in love with the detective and then next she's looking towards the future with the defense attorney, but wait she may still be in love with her abusive ex-husband.... And the four men that she was involved with were all blinded by this weak damsel in distress character that had nothing going for her but good looks. Good message to send out!! One of the men hit her when she was pregnant, the next married her just to have a child and then discarded her, the third was spineless and willing to leave his family after knowing and falling in love with Marielle after a 5 minute conversation and the final loser was a lawyer who never spoke to Marielle and yet he to has somehow fallen in love with her. I don't think so. If you read this entire review, there's no need to read the book. Save your [$$].
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