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neeroc's review against another edition
1.0
I’ve often wondered if I would enjoy Danielle Steele novels. This book has provided me with an answer, and it is absolutely not. The writing is inconsistent and out of touch.
alth1us's review against another edition
4.75
Good. I liked it. Genuinely. A solid four. I loved all the characters, they were so endearing in their own ways with their flaws and quirks.
I loved Carole so much, genuinely. She was just so kind and felt like the kind of motherly (ok idk how to describe it) woman I'd like instantly if I were to meet in real life. I ADORED Stevie. I need a Stevie in my life. I love Jason and Sean too. I also liked Carole especially because she was quite straightforward. I also liked this book a lot because there were barley any miscommunications. Also, I loved Chloe. She was a bit annoying and inconsiderate but that was why I loved her so much. I could relate to her.
This book had a bit harmful stereotypes and I didn't like how Carole pressured Stevie to get married and vice versa but aside from that, I really enjoyed reading this book.
I loved Carole so much, genuinely. She was just so kind and felt like the kind of motherly (ok idk how to describe it) woman I'd like instantly if I were to meet in real life. I ADORED Stevie. I need a Stevie in my life. I love Jason and Sean too. I also liked Carole especially because she was quite straightforward. I also liked this book a lot because there were barley any miscommunications. Also, I loved Chloe. She was a bit annoying and inconsiderate but that was why I loved her so much. I could relate to her.
This book had a bit harmful stereotypes and I didn't like how Carole pressured Stevie to get married and vice versa but aside from that, I really enjoyed reading this book.
dancingandtwirling's review against another edition
2.0
Nice dose of sugar for the brain.
But omg Matthieu was an asshole, I couldn't stand him
this book is just a normal Steel book- low on storyline, high on a 'isn't she wonderful' character. But they are quick reads that are forgetable! But honestly, whatever it was an okay book
But omg Matthieu was an asshole, I couldn't stand him
this book is just a normal Steel book- low on storyline, high on a 'isn't she wonderful' character. But they are quick reads that are forgetable! But honestly, whatever it was an okay book
alohakarina's review against another edition
5.0
I liked this one a lot, just re-read it. Another good story, about a famous actress who is nearly killed in a terrorist attack in Paris, but who (when she finally comes out of a coma) has no memory of herself or her life. She has to work through the major events of her life as she discovers that she really did make the right decisions.
currentlyreading_'s review against another edition
1.0
A lot of regurgitation. Skimmed most of the book. Dragged so much in the middle. The only thing I remotely enjoyed was the confrontation between 2 ex lovers decades after they broke it off.
booklover4887's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Great book always enjoy Danielle Steel writing
tia_bailey11's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
debs_shelves's review against another edition
3.0
Been reading her books for years. Still enjoy them.
grayduck's review against another edition
Reviewed 4/9/2008
Honor Thyself is about an actress named Carole. Carole is in her 50s, still in the prime of her career, and planning to write a book. She decides to go to Paris for a bit of inspiration where she finds herself in the wrong place at the wrong time: at the site of a terrorist bombing. Unconscious, she is taken to the hospital. Her family and friends gather, and rejoice when she regains consciousness. However, she has lost her memory. Her family and friends help her to piece her life back together.
It was a very good story. At the same time, I felt sorry for Carole and I thought that she was incredibly lucky. Losing one's memory must be terrible...but having family and friends around to bring those experiences back to life? It seemed like a great time. Plus, Carole had the opportunity to look back at what she'd done in a detached sort of way - although she was the one that had a strained relationship with her daughter, she could see it from an outsiders perspective. I envy the opportunity to view ones life from a different perspective - but I don't envy her bump on the head.
This was a very easy book to read. I can understand why she is a popular author - the subject matter is definitely adult, but anybody with average reading ability could get through this book with no trouble. That's a good combination for drawing in a wide audience.
However, her run-on sentences started to drive me batty. That and unnecessary commas. For your consideration:
"She leaves her practice and goes on a journey, trying to find the answers to her own questions, the keys to the doors that she has left locked for most of her life, while she was moving forward. Now she has to go back, before she can go forward again." (pg. 211)
It just doesn't flow. It sounds jerky in my mind.
Oh! And there is a point in which Carole remembers dating a closeted gay man. He didn't want to be out of the closet, and she didn't want the world to know that she was really seeing someone else. Carole says that "He was my beard." Well, he is not HER beard, she is HIS beard. Perhaps the bump on the head caused Carole to blunder this metaphor? One can only hope.
Anyway, I hope an editor got fired for that one. Or at least a strongly worded reprimand.
So, to recap: I was pleasantly surprised by Danielle Steel. I enjoyed the story, I felt empathetic towards many of the characters, and I now understand what it is that many people find appealing about Danielle Steel's writing. I might just read another one someday. And I'll find a way to get over her writing style, which is full of fragments, causing headaches and hyperventilation in its readers, who read in lawnchairs, while sipping mimosas, watching the sun set over the sea. Which is blue and sparkly.
Honor Thyself is about an actress named Carole. Carole is in her 50s, still in the prime of her career, and planning to write a book. She decides to go to Paris for a bit of inspiration where she finds herself in the wrong place at the wrong time: at the site of a terrorist bombing. Unconscious, she is taken to the hospital. Her family and friends gather, and rejoice when she regains consciousness. However, she has lost her memory. Her family and friends help her to piece her life back together.
It was a very good story. At the same time, I felt sorry for Carole and I thought that she was incredibly lucky. Losing one's memory must be terrible...but having family and friends around to bring those experiences back to life? It seemed like a great time. Plus, Carole had the opportunity to look back at what she'd done in a detached sort of way - although she was the one that had a strained relationship with her daughter, she could see it from an outsiders perspective. I envy the opportunity to view ones life from a different perspective - but I don't envy her bump on the head.
This was a very easy book to read. I can understand why she is a popular author - the subject matter is definitely adult, but anybody with average reading ability could get through this book with no trouble. That's a good combination for drawing in a wide audience.
However, her run-on sentences started to drive me batty. That and unnecessary commas. For your consideration:
"She leaves her practice and goes on a journey, trying to find the answers to her own questions, the keys to the doors that she has left locked for most of her life, while she was moving forward. Now she has to go back, before she can go forward again." (pg. 211)
It just doesn't flow. It sounds jerky in my mind.
Oh! And there is a point in which Carole remembers dating a closeted gay man. He didn't want to be out of the closet, and she didn't want the world to know that she was really seeing someone else. Carole says that "He was my beard." Well, he is not HER beard, she is HIS beard. Perhaps the bump on the head caused Carole to blunder this metaphor? One can only hope.
Anyway, I hope an editor got fired for that one. Or at least a strongly worded reprimand.
So, to recap: I was pleasantly surprised by Danielle Steel. I enjoyed the story, I felt empathetic towards many of the characters, and I now understand what it is that many people find appealing about Danielle Steel's writing. I might just read another one someday. And I'll find a way to get over her writing style, which is full of fragments, causing headaches and hyperventilation in its readers, who read in lawnchairs, while sipping mimosas, watching the sun set over the sea. Which is blue and sparkly.