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3.24 AVERAGE
3.24 AVERAGE
The only thing dangerous about this book is picking it up.
Most of it read like a summer vacation journal, complete with "and then she went to the store so she could buy flashlights and other practical things." When the reader is not being treated to a banal summary of events, the characters engage in dialogue that is so scripted you almost pity them for having to deliver it. Still, what the characters say is probably their only weakness, since they are the most daring, intelligent, beautiful, cultured, and talented people on the planet.
All that aside, the plot of a news reporter uncovering the corruption of a politician, though overdone and predictable, might have been interesting if all the run-on sentences and POV switches hadn't been so distracting. Thankfully, Danielle Steel must be aware of this issue and consistently reminds her readers at every turn who the bad guys are and why the good guys are so amazing. After all, the last thing readers want in a mystery-crime novel is to be taken by surprise.
Most of it read like a summer vacation journal, complete with "and then she went to the store so she could buy flashlights and other practical things." When the reader is not being treated to a banal summary of events, the characters engage in dialogue that is so scripted you almost pity them for having to deliver it. Still, what the characters say is probably their only weakness, since they are the most daring, intelligent, beautiful, cultured, and talented people on the planet.
All that aside, the plot of a news reporter uncovering the corruption of a politician, though overdone and predictable, might have been interesting if all the run-on sentences and POV switches hadn't been so distracting. Thankfully, Danielle Steel must be aware of this issue and consistently reminds her readers at every turn who the bad guys are and why the good guys are so amazing. After all, the last thing readers want in a mystery-crime novel is to be taken by surprise.
3.5 stars
Dangerous Games is my first read by Danielle Steel. It is a mystery/thriller- romance book which is a genre I've never been interested in but for this book, I decided to go with the hype and gave it a try.
The book follows Alix who is a journalist and her college and cameraman Ben. They travel to various cities covering stories. Alix discovers a secret about a powerful politician and the book follows its aftermath.
Alix was a remarkable character. She's a fearless reporter in her late 30s and especially likes to cover dangerous stories. Her motive is always to bring the true face of the world to the people and she is very dedicated to her work. The only family she has is her daughter and mother. She has a strong professional bond with Ben.
The author describes Alix in great admiration which at times, was too much. I think she was trying to convey that there are good journalists out there who actually care about other people's stories and not just their show's ratings.
Since Alix is a journalist, we see the influence of politics and media on the lives of characters and I think that is an important theme of the book.
I loved how the author portrayed her as a woman who was 100% dedicated to her work but she didn't neglect her daughter and mother either and gave them sufficient attention. It showed her human side and made us have a soft spot for her.
Such a strong female character was one of the things I liked about the book
I really liked Been as well. He was an ex- Navy SEAL and now a cameraman and Alix's faithful companion. He and Alix were perfect partners together. He looked out for Alix when required. Their relationship based on being only work colleagues was very refreshing.
However, as the book progresses, their affection for each other grows.
Olympia Foster was the wife of late Bill Foster.
She was a kind and gentle woman. She was still mourning her husband's death and was living cut off from the world. She faces many struggles throughout the book but I was satisfied with how everything turned out for her towards the end.
Tony Clark is the vice president and a very manipulative man. Alix finds out that there is something suspicious about him and sets out to find it. He is also a close friend of Olympia Foster.
The book flows smoothly and is very slow paced. There is not much action. There are many long passages that are just the narration of the characters lives or feelings and I found this trait in the author's writing very distinct. Even though it was quite slow, I did enjoy the writing.
Towards the end, the book really seemed to drag on and I there wasn't anything much exciting despite the revelations. The ways things ended between Alix and Ben were a little disappointing. It was like the author couldn't make up her mind about whether to let them be just friends or something more.
I did enjoy the book but it didn't hold my attention all the time. I found the plot weak and there was a lack of excitement. I liked the characters and how different they were. I was enjoying the author's writing style too but it started to drag out too much.
I recommend this book if you're looking for a slow-burn enjoyable read.
"I won a free copy of this book in a giveaway"
Dangerous Games is my first read by Danielle Steel. It is a mystery/thriller- romance book which is a genre I've never been interested in but for this book, I decided to go with the hype and gave it a try.
The book follows Alix who is a journalist and her college and cameraman Ben. They travel to various cities covering stories. Alix discovers a secret about a powerful politician and the book follows its aftermath.
Alix was a remarkable character. She's a fearless reporter in her late 30s and especially likes to cover dangerous stories. Her motive is always to bring the true face of the world to the people and she is very dedicated to her work. The only family she has is her daughter and mother. She has a strong professional bond with Ben.
The author describes Alix in great admiration which at times, was too much. I think she was trying to convey that there are good journalists out there who actually care about other people's stories and not just their show's ratings.
Since Alix is a journalist, we see the influence of politics and media on the lives of characters and I think that is an important theme of the book.
I loved how the author portrayed her as a woman who was 100% dedicated to her work but she didn't neglect her daughter and mother either and gave them sufficient attention. It showed her human side and made us have a soft spot for her.
Such a strong female character was one of the things I liked about the book
I really liked Been as well. He was an ex- Navy SEAL and now a cameraman and Alix's faithful companion. He and Alix were perfect partners together. He looked out for Alix when required. Their relationship based on being only work colleagues was very refreshing.
However, as the book progresses, their affection for each other grows.
Olympia Foster was the wife of late Bill Foster.
She was a kind and gentle woman. She was still mourning her husband's death and was living cut off from the world. She faces many struggles throughout the book but I was satisfied with how everything turned out for her towards the end.
Tony Clark is the vice president and a very manipulative man. Alix finds out that there is something suspicious about him and sets out to find it. He is also a close friend of Olympia Foster.
The book flows smoothly and is very slow paced. There is not much action. There are many long passages that are just the narration of the characters lives or feelings and I found this trait in the author's writing very distinct. Even though it was quite slow, I did enjoy the writing.
Towards the end, the book really seemed to drag on and I there wasn't anything much exciting despite the revelations. The ways things ended between Alix and Ben were a little disappointing. It was like the author couldn't make up her mind about whether to let them be just friends or something more.
I did enjoy the book but it didn't hold my attention all the time. I found the plot weak and there was a lack of excitement. I liked the characters and how different they were. I was enjoying the author's writing style too but it started to drag out too much.
I recommend this book if you're looking for a slow-burn enjoyable read.
"I won a free copy of this book in a giveaway"
My first Danielle Steel book. I expected a lot, but didn't really get it.
I liked the story, but I didn't really develop a connection with the characters.
The end was no good - it was left neither open nor closed.
I liked the story, but I didn't really develop a connection with the characters.
The end was no good - it was left neither open nor closed.
My first Danielle Steel novel. A good premise for a story, but the characters were not particularly well developed and the story did not hold my interest.
I know I know. I said I wouldn't read DS for a while. I felt like her books were getting a wee bit repetitive and I wanted a change of scenery. However, this book was different. This was more grittier than what she normally does. It was very reminiscent of The Prodigal Son, which was insane on many levels and was completely unlike DS.
This book deals with Alix, an award winning journalist, and Olympia, who is the wife of assassinated president hopefully Bill Foster. The POVs are third person with Alix and Olympia but that doesn't hinder the story in anyway. DS has a way of writing third person that makes you connect with each of the characters as if you were in their own mind. That gift comes from years of work and practice.
I like that this book deals with everyday situations. Alix deals with the constant dangers of her job, as she is sent to some very dangerous places with her cameraman, Ben. This book even deals with the aftermath of school shootings, which is something that is becoming frighteningly common. Olympia's life is more of dealing with depression and survivor's guilt, which is still just as dangerous. DS brought a human touch to this book and I appreciate it. Her books have a history of getting a little unrealistic.
Overall, I'm impressed with this book. This is a different DS than what one normally sees and I liked it. I hope that the new DS books continue with this trend of being more gritty and more focused on real life. Her books tends to get a little unrealistic at times, as I mentioned above. But, I'm impressed with this one so far and will be buying this book for my own collection.
This book deals with Alix, an award winning journalist, and Olympia, who is the wife of assassinated president hopefully Bill Foster. The POVs are third person with Alix and Olympia but that doesn't hinder the story in anyway. DS has a way of writing third person that makes you connect with each of the characters as if you were in their own mind. That gift comes from years of work and practice.
I like that this book deals with everyday situations. Alix deals with the constant dangers of her job, as she is sent to some very dangerous places with her cameraman, Ben. This book even deals with the aftermath of school shootings, which is something that is becoming frighteningly common. Olympia's life is more of dealing with depression and survivor's guilt, which is still just as dangerous. DS brought a human touch to this book and I appreciate it. Her books have a history of getting a little unrealistic.
Overall, I'm impressed with this book. This is a different DS than what one normally sees and I liked it. I hope that the new DS books continue with this trend of being more gritty and more focused on real life. Her books tends to get a little unrealistic at times, as I mentioned above. But, I'm impressed with this one so far and will be buying this book for my own collection.