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Book Reviews of The Promise
Book Review: The Promise
Summary: 5 Stars
The Promise, by, Danielle Steel is the perfect example of love conquering all; overcoming all obstacles including politics, jealousy, deception, and battles that lie within.
As graduation approaches, young architect Michael Hillyard, and artist Nancy McAllister despite his high-class mother's disapproval are determined, and devoted to get married. In a desperate, romantic attempt they decide to elope, but neither of them could foresee the terrible fate ahead of them. A devastating accident, and a cruel, and manipulating agreement separate Michael and Nancy, perhaps forever. Nancy is forced to move to San Francisco to recover from her terrible injuries, and Michael moves to New York to start working for his mother. They each pursue new lives, and search for the part of themselves that they lost when they were torn apart. Bust as the trust reveals itself, nothing, and no one can stand in the way of fate..... in the way of their promise.
This book is captivating, and draws the reader in from the beginning. It's heart-stopping, and gives hope to the world's "hopeless romantics." It causes the reader to get involved, showing emotion towards characters, and their actions as the book progresses. The author is amazing. She demonstrates many factors of distinguished and charismatic writing qualities within this book. Some which include: love, conflict, politics, drama, suspense, tragedy, jealousy, and hope. The characters test the limit of human love, and compassion; proving that true love exists, and can withstand the test of time. As well as it portrays love, it also exhibits just how vindictive and ruthless people can be. How sometimes nothing and nobody will stand in the way of a person's aspirations, no matter what they have to do. This book shows the truth of life. Recommended to all readers, this book portrays love, hate, and all emotions that lie in-between.
Now and Forever, by, Danielle Steel is another excellent book that is highly recommended if The Promise is tempting, and sounds enchanting.
Book Review: The Promise
Summary: 3 Stars
Michael Hillyard, heir of a prosperous New York corporation, is in love with an orphaned artist, Nancy McAllister. His mother, Marion, is a steel-eyed woman who is determined to have the best for her son and the company, and she does not favor the relationship between Michael and Nancy. They make a promise that they will never say goodbye to each other. One day, Michael and Nancy drive off to elope, but a horrible accident happens, leaving Michael and his friend hurt and Nancy with her face destroyed. In attempt to get rid of the girl, Marion offers a new life for Nancy: She will send the girl to a plastic surgeon in San Fransisco to repair her face if Nancy promises never to contact Michael. Realizing there is no hope left, Nancy agrees, and for the next two years, she lives in San Francisco and takes on a new identity. Marion tells Michael that Nancy died, and for the next two years, he becomes a workaholic to numb the pain in his heart. The question remains: Will Michael and Nancy ever reunite?
Good plot line, but I wish the story could have been a little longer and complex. Many times, it felt like "This happened. Next thing you know, this happened" ... at times, a little dry. The ending could have been better because all the events leading up to it were nerve-wracking and exciting, but the conclusion felt unfinished and truncated. I had some unanswered questions in the end...
The Promise is my first Danielle Steel book, and if all of her books are like this one, I may have second thoughts on picking up another one of her books.
Book Review: The Promise
Summary: 4 Stars
The Promise is a wonderful story for the hopeless romantics out there. I liken it to A Love Affair with Deborah Kerr & Carry Grant but with an intrusive overbearing controlling scheming mother, instead of a loving aunt.Book Review: The Promise
Summary: 5 Stars
The Promise is a love story that any woman would live a thousand times to experience. This is the first novel by Danielle Steel that I've ever read, and, I must say that she is Brilliant! This book will take the reader through every emotion imaginable! The ending will bring tears to your eyes. However, it could have been a little better- I felt like D. Steel took us through a journey and then just rushed the ending. But all in all, this is a MUST READ!Book Review: The Promise
Summary: 5 Stars
Michael, who is heir to a business empire, is in love with Nancy who is a beautiful orphan. They plan to be married, until a car crash changes their lives. Michael is not seriously hurt but Nancy's face is distroyed. Without Michael's knowledge, his mother, who does not want their relationship to continue, offers Nancy a new life.
Ive read quite a few of DS's books this one is one of her best I loved it... if you only read one of her books make it this one!