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Summary: A quick read, but you'll never get that time back
Review: If you hated The Bridges of Madison County, you'll hate Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas. This book is a quick read and a page-turner, but it gives you nothing of substance. The characters are wholly unbelievable -- about six months after a tragedy involving one "love of his life" a man does NOT move on to another "love of his life." This book is written by an advertising professional for a specific, targeted market. Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas has references to a variety of music, products and brand names that might make you identify with the book's characters. It refers positively to The Bridges of Madison County, so if you thought that book had something worthwhile to say, you might feel the same way about this book. If, however, you'd rather nourish your mind when you read, then skip this one.
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Summary: First good book in a long time.
Review: I searched one day on Amazon to find a book. I am not an avid reader but for the heck of it and typed in my name Suzanne just to see what would come up. "Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas". I had seen it in the bookstore but never looked at it. When I received the book as I gift I immediately started to read it and was addicted. I loved how descriptive each character was. By the end of the book I felt as if I knew all of the characters. The ending was unexpected and it wasn't really that hard of a read. I would recommend this book to someone who enjoys romance novels. It won't take very long to read it but it is worth the time!
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Summary: OK, BUT NOTHING SPECTACULAR part 2
Review: I just remember reading Kiss the Girls by James Patterson. Excellent book. This was my second read. No comparison.
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Summary: OK, BUT NOTHING SPECTACULAR
Review: I was expecting more. Entertaining at times. A quick read. This was my first James Patterson book. I understand he has some really good ones. I should have started with something else.
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Summary: pleasant surprise
Review: This is my first patterson book. i wasn't expecting much. i just wanted something to read for the airplane ride home :-) i was pleasantly surprised and thoroughly enjoyed this love story. i didn't want the plane ride to end (that hasn't happened since i read harry potter)
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Summary: Suzanne's Drivel....
Review: This book was predictable from the get go. I knew the ending within 10 minutes and was relieved when it finally came. I skimmed a large portion of the book because it was nothing but the same sappy diary entries over and over and over again. Suzanne's voice is not believable. It's as if Patterson forgot that the character was writing to her child. God help me if my mother ever gives me the juicy details of my parents first time.Even if you're a dedicated fan of romance I would say this one is a gamble. Its only saving grace is that it's short.
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Summary: Written at Second Grade Level
Review: After hearing so many wonderful things about this book, I was really excited to be loaned a copy. I made it through about 17 pages, then decided I couldn't take any more of the horribly simple writing and trite comments. To quote one, "She had wanted to be with him all the time. Corny, but true." Not one paragraph is over 3 sentences long and the book is full of italics for emphasis as if the reader isn't smart enough to know what's important. It saddens me that a book this bad would make it to #1 on the New York Bestseller list. There are so many more wonderful books out there.
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Summary: love, suspense and devotion all in one package
Review: This book was absolutely amazing! Unlike the other books by the author, which I also enjoyed, it was very heartwarming. I could not put the book down and was so surprised at the turn of events...I should not have been since Patterson can really draw the readers into the story and then flip everything upside down before it is over. A masterful story teller and I am astounded at the sensitivity of this book...great read for a rainy afternoon or to tuck in for a trip read. I loved it!!!
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Summary: In one sitting
Review: I don't have a lot of time to read, so it usually takes me a few weeks to finish a 300 page book. This book is under 200 pages, but I read it in 4 hours...one sitting! It is by far the best book I have ever read.
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Summary: Nicholas Sparks-esque but not nearly as good
Review: I read this at the recommendation of a friend but just could not get into it - I found myself talking out loud about how ridiculous the diary format was - who documents entire conversations in a diary? It should have been editorialized synopses of events instead of an exact play-by-play of every dialogue spoken. And I don't know any mother who tells their children of past romances - why would they care. The story would have been better told by Nicholas Sparks - I didn't even shed a tear in this book and I am usually sobbing at the end of a Nicholas Sparks novel. I agree with other reviewers who felt the writing was elementary and overkill on the "romance."
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