Bungalow 2
by Danielle Steel
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Book Reviews of Bungalow 2
Book Review: Oh, it's really the worst book ever. Oh it was awful.
Summary: 1 Stars
Being between books and at my precious Mother-in-laws, she gave me this to read. It was my first venture into a Danielle Steel novel. I did read it from beginning to end. I was totally unaware that such God-awful writing was even available. The characters were developed by a narrator's voice (rather than dialogue... which was cliché AT BEST) and I didn't particularly like any of them. It was utterly predictable and I've never read anything she written before. Oh it was just awful. I finished the book out of loyalty to my MIL (who said later that this book was, in fact, awful but that at one point DS had been a decent novelist.)
I had to put this here to stop others from the torture of this book. You want light, easy reading that is fun, try The Devil wears Prada. That was a cute, fun book. I think I'll just go back to 1776 and Liberal Fascism, thank you very much.
Book Review: Poorly Written
Summary: 1 Stars
I can't even believe this was a professional endeavor. The first 150 pages basically said the same thing over and over and over; the main character loves being a wife & mom and feels guilty that she's pursuing a once in a lifetime career opportunity. WE GET IT. When the story finally gets going and hubby goes astray our protaganist uncharacteristically bounces back with an "Ok well I guess that's life" attitude. Every character in this book (except for the directors dog)is beyond boring and cliche. Admittedly, it's been a long, long time since I've read a DS novel and I doubt I'll ever read another. My middle school students write better stories.Book Review: Better than others
Summary: 4 Stars
I liked the story of Bungalow 2 much better than some of Ms. Steel's recent novels. There was tension and conflict and the story was resolved satisfactorily. There is still something of the old Danielle Steel style still missing here. The story is mostly "told" and not "shown", although this is not quite as offensive as other of her novels of late. All in all, Bungalow 2 is a good story and, while not written as well as her earlier novels, it was somewhat enjoyable.
J. A. Fulkerson, Author
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Book Review: It was an ENJOYABLE READ!!
Summary: 4 Stars
I enjoyed this book. I have 2 young children, ages 3 and 2 and I just got back into reading while having my first free time in nearly 4 years. I read this book~it was good. However, it is NOT the same caliber as Jewels which I consider her crowning achievement. It is a solid read.Book Review: dreadful
Summary: 1 Stars
As others have mentioned, Steel continuously repeats herself. Her latest books are nothing like her earlier ones. Got halfway through this book and couldn't stand another page. Don't bother buying and it's not worth a trip to the library to check-out.