Belong to Me
by Marisa de los Santos
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Book Reviews of Belong to Me
Book Review: No will power!
Summary: 5 Stars
Don't know what had me picking up "Love Walked In", but thank you fate! I loved the characters and their story lines. I pre-ordered "Belong To Me" not even bothering to read the product notes; I just knew I had to read what Ms. de los Santos would create. When I got the book in the mail, I didn't start reading it right away. It was like those special chocolate Easter bunnies that was almost too beautiful to eat. Once you took that first nibble off the ear, before you knew it , it was gone. So,when I started "Belong..", it was almost with a slight feeling of dread, because I knew it would be over too soon. I told myself that I was going to try to only read a little bit at time so it would last longer. But like the Easter bunnies, it was so good; that what started out as a nibble quickly turned into gorgeing myself on Cornelia, Teo, Piper, Tom, Dev, Toby and the other wonderful characters that come to life in Ms. de los Santos's writing. These are people I want to know and do care about. The inter-twining lives in this book are developed with care and come out with humor, tears and love. Thank you Ms. de los Santo! This book will be kept, treasured and re-read. (In fact, I have to be sure that I get my copy of "Love.." back from my sister soon. She rarely got a taste of the bunnies either, but Ms. de los Santos' books are too good not to share!)Book Review: Love this author so much I bought it in Hardback!
Summary: 5 Stars
I picked up this author's previous book, "Love Walked In", while browsing at a bookstore last year. I noticed that the author is a poet, a fact which almost caused me to put the book back on the shelf. I gave it a second look and was SO glad that I brought it home. I read a lot of women's fiction, as an escape from my busy life as an IT Director and mother. Most of the books in this genre are light, "chick lit" type fiction, so I rarely come across an author whose writing and stories draw me in as much as De Los Santos has. When this, her newest, book was released, I bought it immediately and in HARDBACK (... and I always wait for paperback releases).
I just finished the book and am again amazed by the writing. Her writing is poetic, and very visual, but certainly not flowery. It draws you in and makes you laugh and cry in turn. I'm a fast reader, and the writing certainly didn't slow me down, just made for a richer reading experience.
My only regret about discovering this author is that she hasn't written more - I'm going to have to wait ... years? ... for the next novel! I read about 7-8 new books each month, and Maria De Los Santos is now at the top of my list. If you like a well-written, funny, poignant story about families, parenting, and love, definitely order this novel.
Book Review: November 2008
Summary: 2 Stars
Allow me to state that just because I did not like this book, I did recognize that some passages were beautifully written. Some phrases were quite lovely, as well. Example, "confetti of noise." I liked the manner in which this was first utilized. Later on in this book, however, we had more "confetti" on snow, etc. Editors should have picked up on this. Another annoyance, for this reader, was the improbability of characterizations. When Lake meets Piper, she exclaims, "My real name is Piper, can you imagine?" Okay, I may not have gotten this verbatim, but the point is clear. One is easily drawn to Cornelia. She is so likeable. The romance between husband and wife was nice to read, as well. However, the book just did not work for this reader. I, too, like some other reviewers did not understand the sudden bond between Piper & Cornelia. I felt that this book became a contrivance. Basically, this genre is not my taste. However, readers who enjoy this genre will, most likely, be drawn to this book. I'm not sure if this is "Chick-Lit" or not. I did like "Good In Bed." That was well written, funny and heart warming. "Belong To Me" was like a rather bad fairy tale. Not recommended for serious readers -- sorry folks!!Book Review: Rich and Rewarding
Summary: 4 Stars
Belong To Me" by Marisa de los Santos
Moving from the city to the suburbs shouldn't have come as big a shock to Cornelia Brown as it did. Making
friends in the suburb shouldn't have been so difficult, but then making new friends can be as daunting to
some, as scaling Mt Everest
This is a book about friendships, coping with loss, change. betrayals, transitions and learning how to
connect and re-connect with people. Some of these are very unlikely friendships,some are shifting, changing
and one friendship that surpasses all the tests and expectations that you can throw it. Meet Cornelia and
Teo, Lake and her son Dev, Piper and her husband Kyle and Elizabeth and her husband Tom.An unlikely group of
people, that under different circumstances, would never get to know each other.
This book is a beautifully written painting of words. At times ponderous, slow and wordy, but always
beautiful. The characters are richly drawn, passionate, quirky and as real as people in the suburbs can
get!I thoroughly enjoyed this book and am looking forward to reading the first one "Love Walked In" .
Book Review: Belonged to ME
Summary: 4 Stars
I liked this book. I love the dust jacket picture, just love it. I don't know why I do but there is something about that lineup of rainboots that interests me and beckons me to see who fills those rainboots.
I love Marisa de los Santos' writing. Her style somehow draws in the reader compelling you to feel in touch with the story. While the characters are not necessarily likeable or all of them interesting, de los Santos paints them as they are.
Some reviews have said the book was slow, the characters typified the quintessential stay at home mom with successful husbands and no money cares in the world (yawn)and spoiled the most interesting fact about the book (I hate that). I do believe however that the author is writing a story about such lifestyles and portrays them well. If the characters are involved in dilemmas of their making, isn't true of many of us at one time or another? The association the reader may feel with the characters' realities enables them to read on.
Read on you shall. Buy the book, borrow the book, read the book. I was not disappointed and am now a devout reader of works by de los Santos.