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skynet666's review against another edition
4.0
This is another interesting and easy-to-read story with characters I liked. I know parts of this author's books are predictable and/or sappy at times, but I still enjoy them.
katiesdoolin's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoined this book, for the most part. Although it was long and had more than one story line going on at a time. This easily could have been two separate books, and I'd probably have enjoyed it better that way.
I was surprised by the twist in the end. But there were so many characters and they had more than one name that it was hard to keep track of at times.
I was surprised by the twist in the end. But there were so many characters and they had more than one name that it was hard to keep track of at times.
tracyfeye's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
clareswindlehurst's review against another edition
5.0
My copy is called The Shadow Wife. Another great read from Chamberlain with a twist I did not see coming.
tania_1975's review against another edition
5.0
I think Diane Chamberlain tackles the subject of family and relationships brilliantly. This is the first of Diane's earlier books that I have read and although its not as gripping as her lastest ones I still thought this was a really good read. I think the previous reviewer covered the story quite well so I won't go into that but the characters are all lovely and really likeable and the relatinship between Joelle and Liam is written really sensitively.
I love the way the book jumps back in time so you get to read all about the healers life from when she was young and you follow her story all the way through the book.
This book touches on many subjects relationships between family and friends, love, grief, healing.
I would definately recommend this book to anyone who is just starting to read Diane Chamberlain or to anyone who likes Jodi Picoult because there are similarities between the authors in how they write.
I love the way the book jumps back in time so you get to read all about the healers life from when she was young and you follow her story all the way through the book.
This book touches on many subjects relationships between family and friends, love, grief, healing.
I would definately recommend this book to anyone who is just starting to read Diane Chamberlain or to anyone who likes Jodi Picoult because there are similarities between the authors in how they write.
jackabo520's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Loved this book! I miss the characters now that it is done. It is both sad and hopeful- humans making the most of strange, unfortunate situations to find goodness and happiness.
chrissireads's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
bibliobethreads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75