Prodigal Angel (The City Book 1)

Apr 30, Gayle Cappelluti rated it it was ok.

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I have not read a Danielle Steel book in a long time, but I remember clearly always loving her writing. I don't know what happened!

Either I grew up, or she has lost her touch. This obvious tale of twin brothers who are diametrically opposed in every way was predictable and so very slow. But worse than that, it was so repetitive, I felt like pulling my hair out. Doesn't she realize that she keeps saying the same things over and over? She starts a senten I have not read a Danielle Steel book in a long time, but I remember clearly always loving her writing. She starts a sentence with it, then makes it a compound sentence by joining two thoughts with the word and, only to start the next sentence with the word and I resented this book.

I guess that's not fair. However, I actually had faith it would be an enjoyable read because of my prior experiences with this author's work but was completely disappointed by its amateur problems that repeatedly took my attention away from the story. It went on far too long, over pages, only to wrap up the climax in a few pages. It held no surprises. I just cannot recommend this book. Do yourself a favor and stick to Ms. In my opinion, this one really misses the mark Feb 01, Rebecca rated it really liked it. I had never read anything by Danielle Steel before and I was a little apprehensive about reading this one as a lot of the time when an author has a large number of books published there is generally a lower quality to the stories.

However, I found Prodigal Son to be a very enjoyable read. Danielle Steel has this really nice style of writing. It just flows on really nicely and I found myself flicking happily through the pages and really enjoying the story that Danielle Steel was weaving. The story I had never read anything by Danielle Steel before and I was a little apprehensive about reading this one as a lot of the time when an author has a large number of books published there is generally a lower quality to the stories.

The story itself is pretty straight forward and the revelations just unravel and then the consequences of those things get explored. I have to say that I really did find the book enjoyable but the subject matter is a little bit on the heavy side but I feel like this is a softer novel. There were a couple of times where I wanted to yell at Peter because he was being so blind.

I think that was also kind of good because it matched with events in the book. It's really hard to talk about some of the things because I don't want to give anything away. I really enjoyed Prodigal Son, it was just such a nice story to read and not wanting to give anything away, as the story progressed further, it got so intense. Apr 23, Dawn rated it did not like it Shelves: I feel that this book could have been fifty pages. All the other pages in the book are just Danielle Steel repeating what she had previously stated.

It just blows my mind that so many people actually praised this book. I feel that maybe if you have memory problems and you need things constantly repeated that you might find the book enjoyable or pleasurable to read. I did not find this pleasurable, only highly annoying. I also found it painful that the first 50 pages of the book was about poor Pe I feel that this book could have been fifty pages.

I also found it painful that the first 50 pages of the book was about poor Peter and how he had such a horrible life because he was dyslexic and he had a mean twin brother. I heard his sob story so many times because that is ALL Danielle Steel does is repeat, repeat and repeat herself that I couldn't care less about his struggle. I mean, it's not like his mom was shooting up drugs and pimping him out. It's obvious that Danielle Steel has a white upper class perspective on issues that people struggle with. Dec 07, Mike rated it did not like it Shelves: It has been quite a while since I left a one star rating.

And it's not so much that this is a terrible novel -- its just not for me. I'm sure there is an audience of readers who are just fine with being watered down, with constant repetitiveness and reminders of nuggets that have no later revelation. Not to mention a level of detail and background on granular items such as recipes and menus and clothing materials.

It's just not for me. I am going to have to follow this up with a violent espionage thriller in order to feel whole again Mar 02, Daniela Bosque rated it it was ok. Good short story that if edited would have been about 50 pages long.

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I felt insulted by the author every time she repeated over and over facts peviously stated in the story. Is this a book for slow mentally challenged people that needs to be reinforced with repetition to igest the info? The publisher did not edit this book. Or is it the fame and the need of an author and its publisher to fulfill the year's quota as per contract? Now I can understand how an author publishes 3 or more books.

They j Good short story that if edited would have been about 50 pages long. They just have to: Grab the reader's attention and then repeat as a filler to produce pages. Give a dog a bad name. Her fans will devour anything she writes. Shame on the publisher and shame on her. Prodigal Son was one of the 4 books written in and she plans to write 6 books in 2 of the books are out. I can only imagine that they are not well written nor edited like this one. I'm an avid reader and this is the first book I read from this author.

Will I ever read her other novels? Aug 11, Laurie rated it liked it. Good comforting read, it's been a long time since reading her and glad I picked this one up. Mar 18, Missy rated it it was amazing. I felt as though she had fallen into a mainstream outline in each book, but I kept reading everything she put out, and it has paid off Prodigal Son was a wonderful book.

The story had a good pace and intrigue, kept u want welcome back Danielle steel!!!!!! The story had a good pace and intrigue, kept u wanting to turn the page. The loss and the ability to persevere. May 21, Dora rated it it was ok. I did not finish this book. I am giving 2 stars for the storyline - it sounded really interesting. I couldn't make it past Chapter 3, however, because of Steele's repetitive style.

I listened to Steele's 'Granny Dan' on a roadtrip years ago and enjoyed it. I can only assume that if was this repetitive, it wasn't noticeable because I was driving and not listening as thoroughly as I would have read it. Mar 14, Pamela Morton rated it it was amazing. I got this book from my local library. May 23, Alina Geambasu rated it it was ok.

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Fiul risipitor nu este o carte romantica, asa cum am crezut initial. Am citit-o foarte greu pentru ca nu am putut empatiza cu personajele, iar povestea nu a reusit sa ma impresioneze deloc. Nu cred ca am sa mai cumpar pe viitor carti de Danielle Steel. Imi este dor de povestile ei de altadata. Ultimele aparitii sunt slabute. I felt like I was reading the same things over and over.

There were a lot of repetitive words and phrases and I just couldn't get the flow of the story. Might re visit at a later time Sep 04, Lin rated it it was amazing. This book demonstrates that you really can't judge a book by its cover. Steel's books tend to be somewhat predictable, it's fascinating to discover the portrayal and subsequent transformation of many of the books' characters. He's in the process of his marriage falling apart, he's losing his cushy job, and he has virtually no relationship with his family of origin. Through the course of these events, he retreats to the small town where he grew up, and takes up This book demonstrates that you really can't judge a book by its cover.

Through the course of these events, he retreats to the small town where he grew up, and takes up residence at his family's lakeside cottage the only item left to him in the family will where he eventually meets up with his twin brother, Michael, who has never left town and with whom he's been estranged for much of his adult life.

Despite their twin status, the two brothers are as different as night and day. Peter, who had been living the good life as an investment banker in the big city until personal tragedy struck, and Michael, the small town doctor who still makes house calls. Eventually the brothers put aside their differences and decide to make up for lost time. While many of Ms. Steel's books end on a happy note which is why I'm so drawn to them , there are often many twists and turns to get there. This novel is certainly no exception.

Definitely worth the read. Another bestseller for Danielle Steele Reading a book written by Danielle Steele is akin to eating a light, pleasing dessert after consuming a heavy meal. Prodigal Son is no exception. The story of twins who grew up hating each other is formulaic, yet entertaining.

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Peter, a Wall Street whiz, loses his job, his money and his wife in the financial crash that took down Lehman Brothers and other investment banks. When his wife leaves him and he sells all their possessions, Peter moves to his childhood Another bestseller for Danielle Steele Reading a book written by Danielle Steele is akin to eating a light, pleasing dessert after consuming a heavy meal. When his wife leaves him and he sells all their possessions, Peter moves to his childhood home in Ware, MA. An old cabin is the only thing he has left. His twin and nemesis is the beloved country doctor, married to an invalid wife.

Eventually Peter and Michael make amends and regret the hatred they had shared for so many years. When Peter meets Michael's son, Bill, in London, the story takes a dramatic turn, so typical in Danielle Steele's books. Which brother is the prodigal son? Read and find out! I read Danielle Steele's books for pure pleasure, and this one didn't disappoint. After all, there is nothing decadent about a good dessert!

Aug 15, Felicia Bianco rated it it was ok. This was my first Danielle Steele book and most likely my last. The author's style of writing was repetitive. How many different times can she say the same thing? Instead of reading the story with details, I felt like I was being told everything with no details.. Due to the redundant and bland writing style it should have received one star.. Apr 12, Jen rated it liked it. This is not the typical formula romance writing Ms.

Steel is known for. There was a plot twist, an obvious one but still a twist. The repetitive phrases are still present in her writing. This is an improvement from the last dozen or so books I've read by this author. Prodigal Son was an excellent study on human behavior. Prodigal Son was well written, well paced, and on point. Dec 23, Thomasina Goss rated it it was amazing. Great book very powerful book. Jul 24, Oliviana Georgescu rated it it was amazing.

Oct 13, Jacki Mohap rated it it was ok. Really struggled to get past the awful writing and get through this. Jan 03, Eliz L rated it did not like it. Jan 27, Saraswati Urao rated it it was amazing. Will go with more books of Danielle Steel's. Really ends so well. Jan 25, Pam rated it it was amazing. Prodigal Son is by Danielle Steel.

This is a novel about families, especially siblings, who find themselves separated by their own actions.

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The financial business he worked for had folded and all the stock he held in the company was now worthless. He had already told his wife and sons that they would have to sell their apartment in New York, their house in the Hamptons, and their cars. He was without a job for Prodigal Son is by Danielle Steel. He was without a job for the first time in his life. He has virtually nothing left except his wife and sons.

However, he knew that he could and would find a job and dig himself out of this disaster. It would just take some time. His wife insisted on going home to LA and her Father and taking their sons. He would support them and give Peter a job. She was tired of living in New York. Peter did not want to take a job from her Father. He knew any job her Father gave him would be a token job anyway. However, she went home and eventually asked him for a divorce. Peter kept sending out resumes and tried to find a job. He had one piece of property left and that was a lake cabin that his parents had left him.

Peter had not seen his family in many years. He had always been on the outside. He was the younger twin and had dyslexia which was not diagnosed until he went to college. He was picked on by the other kids and chose to fight back. The two were enemies all their lives. Peter learned quickly not to bother to disagree because his parents always believed Michael over him. Peter went into the financial field while Michael followed their Father into the medical field. Michael became the town doctor who still did house calls.

He was loved by everyone in town and his own family. Now Peter goes home to the lake cabin and eventually goes to see Michael. The two of them realize that their fighting all these years was useless and make up.

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Michael is caring for his wife Maggie who is an invalid and their daughter Lisa. Their son, Bill, has gone to London to school and has not been home since. He and his Father did not get along at all. Peter and Maggie had dated long ago when she was fifteen. Odd Interlude Part Three. Darkness Under the Sun. Odd is on Our Side Odd Thomas graphic novel. One Door Away from Heaven. The Darkest Evening of the Year. Your Heart Belongs to Me. The Voice of the Night. The Dean Koontz Collection. Dean Koontz 3-Book Thriller Collection: A Fable for All Ages.

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