Fine Things

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Summary: Her best work
Review: "Fine Things" was the first Danielle Steel book I ever read, probably 10 years ago by now. I was up well into the night frantically turning the pages to see what would happen, and I was stunned to find myself in tears more than once. I can't emphasize enough the emotional impact of this story. This is also one of the few times that DS has written a story primarily from the male perspective, and she did it extremely well -- in fact even better than some of her recent books have written about women! Bernie isn't your run-of-the-mill hunky dreamboat -- he's a regular guy with problems in the romance department and an interfering mom to boot. His relationship with Liz and her struggle with cancer was truly heart-wrenching. If you have to read just one Steel novel, make it "Fine Things".

Rating:
Summary: Her best work
Review: "Fine Things" was the first Danielle Steel book I ever read, probably 10 years ago by now. I was up well into the night frantically turning the pages to see what would happen, and I was stunned to find myself in tears more than once. I can't emphasize enough the emotional impact of this story. This is also one of the few times that DS has written a story primarily from the male perspective, and she did it extremely well -- in fact even better than some of her recent books have written about women! Bernie isn't your run-of-the-mill hunky dreamboat -- he's a regular guy with problems in the romance department and an interfering mom to boot. His relationship with Liz and her struggle with cancer was truly heart-wrenching. If you have to read just one Steel novel, make it "Fine Things".

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Summary: If that is LOVE...I want to be in LOVE
Review: After reading Fine Things by Danielle Steel, I was in love with the main character, Bernie Fine. Her book showed how a man fell in love with another woman, child and all. Their love was so strong, it conquered whatever was thrown at them. This book made you cry, laugh, dream, fantasize about a modern day Prince Charming. I feel men and women will enjoy this book. It's my favorite

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Summary: FINE, FINE FINE
Review: Danielle Steel (DS) you have gone and done it again. Hoooray for you. This was a very good story about Bernie Fine---get it FINE---in the title who soars in his professional world of store executive but who flunks out in his private life. He finally finds someone rather late in his early adulthood and he marries her and they spend what turns out to be a short time together. Liz, his wife dies shortly after birth of their child and Bernie is thrown into a world he had never thought he would ever be caught-up in. Then he meets someone else and they live happily ever af ter.

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Summary: FINE, FINE FINE
Review: Danielle Steel (DS) you have gone and done it again. Hoooray for you. This was a very good story about Bernie Fine---get it FINE---in the title who soars in his professional world of store executive but who flunks out in his private life. He finally finds someone rather late in his early adulthood and he marries her and they spend what turns out to be a short time together. Liz, his wife dies shortly after birth of their child and Bernie is thrown into a world he had never thought he would ever be caught-up in. Then he meets someone else and they live happily ever af ter.

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Summary: What can I say?
Review: Despite the pain Bernie Fine suffers, he still has many things to cherish. This book was EXCELLENT and shows that life is a two way road, Bernie lost Liz, but gained many other things. My compliments to Ms. Steel.

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Summary: Very emotional................... story of love and hope
Review: Fine Things is a wonderful story. I read the book in less than 3 days. I couldn't put it down. I fell in love with Bernie Fine and his wonderful character. Once you pick this book up, you will not be able to put it down. This story demonstrated the courage to continue. It was such a vivid story. I rented the movie to compare the book and the movie and the people in the book were just like the people in the movie. This has got to be one of the most wonderful books I've ever read........ and I've read many. Kudos to Ms. Steel for such wonderful work.

Valerie Boone-Ogunleye

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Summary: Emotional Depth!
Review: Fine Things is about a woman and a man that finally find each other, get married, have a baby, and then they find out she has cancer and she dies. Then his family is torn apart and put back together again. It is a very emotional book, one I have read but a few times but that is becuase everytime I read this book I cry and can't control my emotions not becuase the book is poorly written.. One of Danielle Steel's best works.

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Summary: Vintage Danielle Steel
Review: Fine Things is the story of Bernard Fine. Bernard is a success in his career at Wolff's. One of the leading department stores. He doesn't have as much success with his personal life. After dating two women who were NOT what his mother approved of and whom ended up breaking Bernie's heart he has given up on love and declared himself married to his job. He is sent to San Francisco to run the store there. He doesn't want to move there and is promised a return to New York as soon as is fit. Bernie meets and falls in love with Liz O'Reilly. Life for the two and Liz's daughter Jane is perfect. Too perfect though as cancer strikes Liz shortly after the birth of their baby. Bernie's perfect world is turned upside down as he has to watch his wife die and keep up some sense of normalcy for his two children. Life isn't very easy without Liz though. One tragedy after another happens to Bernie and the family. Eventually though life turns out to be good for Bernie and the kids.

This was a very good read. It keeps the reader wondering what will happen. I read fast and furious to see what would happen to Liz and after she passed away to Bernie and the children. There is a roller coaster of emotion in this book as there is happiness and tragedy and triumph. The characters seemed to be fairly well written, even if they were flawed. Nanny Pippin was a great asset to the story. I enjoyed her character very much.

This being an older Steel novel I must compare it to recent ones by saying it is much better. There isn't nearly the repitition as is in her newer novels. The characters actually have dimension and have a story to be told. The plot was good too.

If you are a Danielle Steel fan I think you'll enjoy her work. If your new to Ms. Steel and weren't impressed by her recent work try this book out. It is much better and I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

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Summary: Emotional Roller Coaster!
Review: Fine Things, in my opinion, is one of the best examples of Ms. Steel's writing. She clearly shows her talent with this one! Your heart automatically goes out to our hero, Bernie, as he expertly faces the never ending traumas in his lifetime. The tragic events that take place, yet the humorous dialogue given from Bernie's Jewish mother, help to shape Steel's best book yet!