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Summary: Sloppy, sloppy, sloppy
Review: Actually, I give this book Zero stars.First, I will preface this by saying I am NOT a Danielle Steel fan. I picked this one up because I am interested in ballet and the WWI period. It is obvious that Ms. Steele realized the fate of the Romanov family is a hot topic and that she has heard of Anna Pavlova and decided to do a book on them but didn't bother to do any other research than that. It was Dr. Botkin who was shot with the Romanovs not the hero of this book. The Czarina was an Englishwoman, so why couldn't she get friendly with the doctor's wife (Marie)? People were starving in Russia at the time (That's why there was a revolution, folks), yet everyone is fluttering around this two-bit, still-rising-star dancer. I laughed out loud when a reference was made regarding a visitng dancer from Paris. In the context of the story, she must have visited during World War I. (Yes, a lot of people crossed through enemy lines to visit ballet companies then, didn't they?) Also, Danina is just plopped into ballet school eh? No audition, no nothing right? Other readers have already pointed out that this ballerina must be good, keeping up her star status when she is sick all the time. If you want a good laugh or if you can read without thinking, pick up this book. Otherwise, don't bother.
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Summary: Granny Dan
Review: This book was the BEST! I have read all of Danielle Steel's books and Granny Dan was the best by far. I love all of them but this one took the cake. I read it in 8 hours. Great book!
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Summary: Don't miss this one!
Review: This is my first time to read something for Danielle Steel. I liked the novel very much, it was short (in terms of pages) but full of passion and romantic events that would make your heart feel so warm.It is a romantic story for romantic people. Read it!
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Summary: ENCHANTING!
Review: This story transported me to a wonderful place in history. I couldn't put it down until I was done. The story is very captivating and heart-wrenching. I recommend this and all of her books to others!
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Summary: A GOOD BOOK
Review: I read of of Danielle Steel's books. Most of them are great. I had a tough time with this one, it was differnt from the rest and didn't keep my interest as easily. .. If you want to read a book that goes straight to your heart, read Stolen Moments by Barbara Jeanne Fisher. . .It is a beautiful story of unrequited love. . .for certain the love story of the nineties. I intended to give the book a quick read, but I got so caught up in the story that I couldn't put the book down. From the very beginning, I was fully caught up in the heart-wrenching account of Julie Hunter's battle with lupus and her growing love for Don Lipton. This love, in the face of Julie's impending death, makes for a story that covers the range of human emotions. The touches of humor are great, too, they add some nice contrast and lighten things a bit when emotions are running high. I've never read a book more deserving of being published. It has rare depth. Julie's story will remind your readers that life and love are precious and not to be taken for granted. It has had an impact on me, and for that I'm grateful. Stolen Moments is written with so much sensitivity that it made me want to cry. It is a spellbinder. What terrific writing. Barbara does have an exceptional gift! This book was edited by Lupus specialist Dr. Matt Morrow too, and has the latest information on that disease. ..A perfect gift for someone who started college late in life, fell in love too late in life, is living with any illness, or trying to understand a loved one who is. . .A gift to be cherished forever.
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Summary: Good, but familiar-sounding
Review: While I've been a longtime fan and enjoyed this book, it seems Ms. Steel's books have come to be redundant within themselves as of late. We need more books like "Star", where the writer doesn't dwell on character feelings so much, and focuses more on events and setting. If she gets out of her rut, I'll be first in line to buy her next book.
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Summary: SWEET STORY ABOUT THE WONDERS OF THE FALL OF RUSSIA
Review: I HAVE ALL OF DANIELLE STEEL'S BOOKS AND LOVE THEM ALL. THIS STORY IS SHORT AND SWEET ABOUT A WONDERFUL WOMAN AND HER LIFE IN RUSSIA AS A DANCER. ANY DANIELLE STEEL FAN SHOULD NOT MISS THIS ONE.
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Summary: A wonderful read, from start to finish
Review: A wonderful story of a great romance, despite the age difference and other setbacks. One of Danielle Steel's best.
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Summary: One of her best!
Review: I'm a "French Québequoise" that just adores Danielle Steel. I have the choice to buy her books in french but I always choice the english version. I'm one of her biggest fans! I completly enjoyed reading "Granny Dan". I just couldn't put it down! Please continue Danielle.... You are the best.
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Summary: Where did all that talent go?
Review: I am still trying to figure out what was going on with that disaster, the Klone and I, so I read "Granny Dan" Where is the depth in the characters? In her early books DS gave a history of each character that made one feel as if they were intimate friends. I was left wondering what "Marie's" problem was, what was Madame Markova's history and WHY did everyone at the school apparently love this little twit who was sick most of the time or running off to the czar. Surely one or two other ballerinas could have provided a little conflict. I was so sure we'd get some old DS twists. Madam dying. leaving the school to Danina, Danina taking a few orphan kids to Vermont and landing in the US, pregnant of course, and so on and so on. I am ready to see another one like "The Ring" or "Thursten House"I will get the next DS book, hoping it is comparable to her first books. After such a dry spell, we are due to see something great!
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