Rating: Summary: Pleasing book Review: This was the first book that I read by Donna Hill. And I actually saw her read from in last summer after it's release. I was pleased with the author's writing style. I found it easy and she did an excellent job with the character development. It was concise and she gave enough info without the narration being intrusive and overly descriptive.The only reason that I didn't give thos book 5 stars was because I wasn't quite satisfied with the way the conclusions played out for the characters. I guess it just seemed expected & predictable that Ross, Asha and Lisa did what they did in the ending. But when I saw Donna Hill read from it, she set the expectation that the ending would be a sursprise....it wasn't. Other than that, this novel was good. It was well written in a way that kept you interested and not feeling as though you were reading yet another book about adultery & betrayal.
Rating: Summary: Certainly No Ordinary Book! Review: Well if you're not a Donna Hill fan prior to this spectacular novel, you're sure to be after. Ms. Hill draws in readers with the very first page...and doesn't let go until the conclusion. She pulls you into the lives of the three main characters...and makes you sympathize with all three. Even when the adultery takes place--it's difficult to find a villain in this tale. What you are faced with are just three ordinary people--with very human-like flaws. This is a powerfully written tale--of love, friendship, betrayal, and love lost. In addition to being beautifully written, it is very realistic in the sense that in life there are often unhappy endings. I've read three or four of Ms. Hill's novels..and thus far, this is without a doubt my favorite. Buy the book!
Rating: Summary: Amazing how well we think we know people......... Review: What I found interesting about this book is that the characters were really developed, it is written from all three of the main characters point of view, tastfully written, and it is sadly true to life.
What I don't found interesting about this book is that it start really slow, Asha and Lise couldn't tell that the jealously was the glue that hold them together, Lisa is a little to naive of her surrounding, and Ross sometimes would seems almost childish.
I would recommend this book because it will enlighting you.....good job Donna Hill
Rating: Summary: An Ordinary Women my b... Review: With friends like backstabbing, conniving Asha, who needs enemies? There was no excuse what she did to Lisa. And that slime ball immature jerk of a husband is a whole different story. How dare the both of them to even THINK they deserves to even BREATH the same air as Lisa. I don't care if Lisa was betrayed by Ross and Asha as being controlling. Hellooo, ever heard of communication. There was simply no excuse. Ooops, I lost sight. I forgot "An Ordinary Women" is a fiction novel. This novel will surely get your blood pumping.
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