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The Wedding Planner
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This was standard fare as far as DS goes. The following statements are common (from memory as I listened on audio):
As blue as the sky
As strong as a lion
As gentle as a teddy bear
Faith is an amazing wedding planner who is against one for herself after a couple of bad experiences. We see her help the rich and gluttounous, while she works hard almost 24/7. She comes across BABIES BABIES BABIES in abundance, an abused woman, same sex adoption, and her own mother who has also had no luck in the marriage department.
There was even a birth scene depicting stirrups. Mmm.
I read a few reviews, and many readers wonder about the use of an editor when it comes to DS. I think she has her own vision and it is what it is. Plain uninspired writing is common, as is repetition and predictability.
The author talk about wealth a LOT, Faith’s assistant couldn’t afford a wedding but I seem to recall the fiancé ‘came from money’, so Faith’s pastoral care of her little flock possibly wasn’t even warranted.
It suited my purpose this time around as I have a weekly work task that is monotonous and bland, so I can get a large chunk read, with little concentration, because let’s face it, that’s what these books are all about.
A generous two stars.
As blue as the sky
As strong as a lion
As gentle as a teddy bear
Faith is an amazing wedding planner who is against one for herself after a couple of bad experiences. We see her help the rich and gluttounous, while she works hard almost 24/7. She comes across BABIES BABIES BABIES in abundance, an abused woman, same sex adoption, and her own mother who has also had no luck in the marriage department.
There was even a birth scene depicting stirrups. Mmm.
I read a few reviews, and many readers wonder about the use of an editor when it comes to DS. I think she has her own vision and it is what it is. Plain uninspired writing is common, as is repetition and predictability.
The author talk about wealth a LOT, Faith’s assistant couldn’t afford a wedding but I seem to recall the fiancé ‘came from money’, so Faith’s pastoral care of her little flock possibly wasn’t even warranted.
It suited my purpose this time around as I have a weekly work task that is monotonous and bland, so I can get a large chunk read, with little concentration, because let’s face it, that’s what these books are all about.
A generous two stars.
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Aug 16, 2023 10:25PM
I read a few reviews, and many readers wonder about the use of an editor when it comes to DS. I think she has her own vision and it is what it is. Plain uninspired writing is common, as is repetition and predictability. That's why I stopped reading DS many years ago Suz! Good honest review :)
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Brenda wrote: "I read a few reviews, and many readers wonder about the use of an editor when it comes to DS. I think she has her own vision and it is what it is. Plain uninspired writing is common, as is repetiti..."Yes.. I seem to always go back.. I appreciate the simpleness of it but still complain! I have many of the books you gave me still on my shelf, too ;) Thanks Brenda.
I guess you could call it a "comfort read" - glad you still have a few left that I gave you :)
You hit the nail on the head. Yes, a comfort read!
Considering the number of books she dishes out every year, I am not surprised she has become repetitive. I have not read a single Danielle Steel yet (I know!), but if I ever do, it won't be from her latest books. Excellent review, Suz!
I wouldn't bother Rosh, if you haven't already :) Actually, she's more Mills & Boon than anything else (IMO)
Rosh (Trying to catch up!) wrote: "Considering the number of books she dishes out every year, I am not surprised she has become repetitive. I have not read a single Danielle Steel yet (I know!), but if I ever do, it won't be from he..."I agree with Brenda, Rosh. You have eclectic tastes, unless you wanted something ridiculously easy at the beach. Thanks Rosh!
As a loyal reader, I forgive her these occasional misses. If you are interested in trying a Steel book try Happiness.
I don't think I've read a DS novel in over a decade. Her earlier work appealed to me in my late teens and early twenties but then I lost interest in her style and repetitive content. I guess these are good for quick reads when you want something to just pass the time. Fair assessment, Suz.
Sujoya(theoverbookedbibliophile) wrote: "I don't think I've read a DS novel in over a decade. Her earlier work appealed to me in my late teens and early twenties but then I lost interest in her style and repetitive content. I guess these ..."Thanks, Sujoya. It's a good choice when I'm doing these things at work that are boring and repetitive (pulling thousands of books of the shelf at the library that I work in)!
Loren wrote: "As a loyal reader, I forgive her these occasional misses. If you are interested in trying a Steel book try Happiness."I think that's a good thing, I still read her but mostly on summer holidays. I'll check out Happiness, thanks.
Brenda wrote: "I wouldn't bother Rosh, if you haven't already :) Actually, she's more Mills & Boon than anything else (IMO)"Suz wrote: "I agree with Brenda, Rosh. You have eclectic tastes, unless you wanted something ridiculously easy at the beach."
Thanks, Brenda and Suz! I shall not feel the Danielle Steel FOMO anymore. :D
DS, the unadorned mashed potatoes of book reads. I loved your comment " a generous two stars" lol. Fantastic review!
Ah ha.. and I like your mashed potato idea! Thanks Susan
Brenda wrote: "I read a few reviews, and many readers wonder about the use of an editor when it comes to DS. I think she has her own vision and it is what it is. Plain uninspired writing is common, as is repetiti..."Me, too.
Jonetta wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I read a few reviews, and many readers wonder about the use of an editor when it comes to DS. I think she has her own vision and it is what it is. Plain uninspired writing is common,..."I'm in good company, then!
Carol wrote: "I always love an honest review, Suz ❤️!!! Glad it served its purpose🙃. I have never read a DS book! 🫣"Thanks, Carol!
