Velma G. (velmarose) reviewed Keeper of the Light (Keeper of the Light, Bk 1) on + 21 more book reviews
An obsorbing tale of romantic obsession and betrayal. A very good book.
Enjoyed the plot of this book.
A story of love, passion and deception that threatens to destroy all lives involved.
Denise C. (dscrawford) reviewed Keeper of the Light (Keeper of the Light, Bk 1) on + 175 more book reviews
Soap opera at the Outer Banks, July 30, 2011
This review is from: Keeper of the Light (Paperback)
The one thing that can ruin an otherwise good book for me is the ending of it. I don't know why I am so picky, but that is the big thing for me. I want the characters to be people I can admire and whose actions follow that quality. I was really looking forward to this book as I have come to expect great stories and in-depth relationship development with a Diane Chamberlain book. As this was one of her earlier novels (1992), I can see how she has really grown as an author in the last 10+ years.
This book was fine though it had a little too much romance for me -- a love triangle -- or should I say, quadrangle, but the way it ended left me feeling a bit let down and irritated. It was as if the author had to create extreme character flaws in order to make the story turn out the way it did. As I'm finding, I do not like the way that Diana Chamberlain concludes her books! I did not like the resolution of the love dilemma nor did I find it realistic or believable. In fact, I was hoping that she would surprise me this time. Without writing spoilers I can't say more. Frankly I didn't think any of the characters in this novel were likable or worthy of respect so was happy to turn the last page with a sense of relief that I was done hearing about their antics and behavior.
I will likely continue to read more of this author's books hoping that eventually there will be an ending that I think fits before giving up.
This review is from: Keeper of the Light (Paperback)
The one thing that can ruin an otherwise good book for me is the ending of it. I don't know why I am so picky, but that is the big thing for me. I want the characters to be people I can admire and whose actions follow that quality. I was really looking forward to this book as I have come to expect great stories and in-depth relationship development with a Diane Chamberlain book. As this was one of her earlier novels (1992), I can see how she has really grown as an author in the last 10+ years.
This book was fine though it had a little too much romance for me -- a love triangle -- or should I say, quadrangle, but the way it ended left me feeling a bit let down and irritated. It was as if the author had to create extreme character flaws in order to make the story turn out the way it did. As I'm finding, I do not like the way that Diana Chamberlain concludes her books! I did not like the resolution of the love dilemma nor did I find it realistic or believable. In fact, I was hoping that she would surprise me this time. Without writing spoilers I can't say more. Frankly I didn't think any of the characters in this novel were likable or worthy of respect so was happy to turn the last page with a sense of relief that I was done hearing about their antics and behavior.
I will likely continue to read more of this author's books hoping that eventually there will be an ending that I think fits before giving up.
Gerry H. (FrontRoyalGerry) reviewed Keeper of the Light (Keeper of the Light, Bk 1) on + 209 more book reviews
An absolutely fabulous story - another winner for Diane Chamberlain!
Judy H. (crisislady) reviewed Keeper of the Light (Keeper of the Light, Bk 1) on + 15 more book reviews
I have been wanting to read a book by Diane Chamberlain for some time as she is a NC author who writes about places I'm familiar with now that I've lived in NC for ten years. I am so glad I did! With the twists and turns and interwoven and complicated relationships, it kept my interest from the beginning to the end. Have highly recommended it to friends.
