Secrecy

Rating:
Summary: Very disappointing for Belva Plain
Review: I have recently rediscovered Belva Plain and have been avidly reading her books. I have read about six in the past three months and found each of them, while not "can't put it down, stay up all night", thoroughly enjoyable and readable. Then I started on "Secrecy" and was totally disappointed. The plot, the characters, the ending...just didn't seem like the same author I had enjoyed so much. Won't stop me from continuing to read this author, but hope I don't run into any more like this one.

Rating:
Summary: Superb!
Review: I truly enjoyed "Secrecy" and plan, now, to get my hands on every Belva Plain novel that I can. Maeve Binchy and Rosamund Pilcher lovers should find "Secrecy" immensely satisfying. Plain's writing style is flowing and enjoyable, and I found Charlotte to be a very brave but humanly likable character, and loved the sensitive Roger. The story took a very interesting twist near the end, when Charlotte and Roger's plans for Dawes Square were mysteriously vehemently opposed by Charlotte's father, himself hiding a shocking secret. The "mob" aspect of the story was a very minimal, peripheral part of the book.

Rating:
Summary: The Danger of Secrets
Review: This book revolved around the secrets of a family. Each person's secret affected everyone. It was an enjoyable book to read and was pleased with the ending.