Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas (Unabridged)

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Summary: A big disappointment
Review: I have heard many good things about James Patterson's books, and I thought this one sounded like an interesting concept. I was disappointed with how unrealistic the book is. It could be appealing if you wanted to believe that everyone in the world is beautiful, smart and successful. Patterson seems to spend more time telling you how the characters feel instead of SHOWING you how they feel through their actions. The reader is intelligent and can figure things out through hints, and getting to know the characters instead of being given everything. That was my problem with it. I thought it will silly and overly sentimental.

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Summary: Totally unexpected!!!
Review: This is a total departure from the James Patterson we are used to......the spine chillers, that is. The characters are sensitive and totally believeable. If you liked "Madison County" you will love this.......

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Summary: This is really a 0 star book
Review: I'm sorry this rating system does not have a zero star category because that is what this book deserves. What smarmy slop. It is predictable and totally uninteresting. Bland characters and a story so bland that I was actually hoping that Matt was a transvestite or something at the end to at least provide some surprise. This book, even at two hours of reading, is a total waste of time

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Summary: Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas
Review: Not typically what you would expect from James Patterson. He has written a beautiful love story that touched my heart.

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Summary: Gimme a break!
Review: The trend seems to be for novelists in an established genre to branch out into other types of fiction. Grisham and Baldacci tried it with spotty results, and now Patterson. I was interested to see how Patterson would handle a love story, and found that he handled it poorly. The characters seemed shallow, the outcome was predictable, and the romance was so idealized that it became ridiculous. Not only was the plot unbelievable and naive, but there were several details in the book that defied common sense. First: how would a physician with a heart condition who barely survived childbirth allow herself to become pregnant again, and not terminate the pregnancy if she did? Second: cardiac surgery involves large incisions down the center of the chest and down the length of one leg, as well as potentially down a second limb. So how could Matt not have noticed this, and why would Suzanne have to "confess" this surgery to him? Stick with writing thrillers, Mr. Patterson!

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Summary: To love another woman's man
Review: Let me first start off by saying, it is unbelievable (as credit to Patterson), to believe a man has written this story. Either his house hold is ruled by women, or he's just got us pegged. Never since Tennessee William's has there been an author that could deal with women leads and topics so tenderly. The interesting part of the book, is the question you'll be asking yourself through out it, If you met your partner in a mid to later part of life, could you honestly say you value every part of his/her life , even the past, even his ex-wife? If society bends and shapes us you should. This is a rich book to read, if your feeling a little dry. It's very sweet, and is a celebration of sisterhood. The only down side to this book is that the characters aren't as strong as I would have liked, or as well defined. I would have loved to see these characters express a little more, anguish, or despair, But Patterson choose to keep the mood and story simple and uncomplexed. I read this book in two days., and would recommended it to someone who wants and easy, quick, flowing read.

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Summary: Saptrap
Review: I was sorely disappointed. This book is implausible, starting with the notion that a new mother/physician has time to write lengthy stories to her baby. Then there's the perfect man/housepainter who's absolutely too good to be true. Aspects of the plot seemed unconnected. What did meeting at John Kennedy Jr's wedding, or the lawyer Matt have to do with anything else? Lastly, some phrases were repeated ad nauseum. I wonder how many times "Susannah, Nicholas, and Matt forever" appeared in the text? (from a real mother of two/wife of thirty years/physician)

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Summary: Great read!
Review: This book was a wonderful love story. It wasn't just a passionate love story it also describes one's love for live and living every moment to the fullest. After I began reading, it was extrememly hard to put down. I can't wait for James Patterson to write another romantic novel.

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Summary: I ALMOST didn't read it!
Review: After seeing the negative reviews that were here last week, I almost passed it up, but am I glad I didn't! This was, hands down, the best book I've read this summer. It was really easy reading, (I was done in 3 hours!) and what a touching story! From Katie's broken heart to Suzanne's bad heart, you can't help but to become deeply attached to the characters and thier stories. This is definately one book you will never forget!

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Summary: Okay, but Patterson's done better!
Review: This book is definately not what one is used to from James Patterson. It is simpler than a lot of his other writing, and not suspenseful at all, but given that it's such a different genre for him I guess it's not supposed to be. It's easy to get sucked into the story line, but it is a bit sappy, especially if you're used to his awesome mysteries.