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17 out of 18 people found this review helpful.
One of her best
I wasn't always a Nora Roberts fan until recently. I just always thought of her books as harlaquin romance. Was I wrong!! Public Secrets was a great book to read and was so dynamic!
Nora encorporated many different characters in this book who each had their own story...Read More
Nora encorporated many different characters in this book who each had their own story...Read More
I wasn't always a Nora Roberts fan until recently. I just always thought of her books as harlaquin romance. Was I wrong!! Public Secrets was a great book to read and was so dynamic!
Nora encorporated many different characters in this book who each had their own story to tell even though it all centers around Emma.
I do believe that this book also gives you excellent insight to what a real rock stars life could be like. The talk about sex, drugs, alcohol, and rock and roll.
Each one of Nora's characters has something that at one time in society or still to this day was viewed upon as disgraceful, shameful, etc. She brings up the topic of homosexuality, spousal abuse and how sometimes it's hard to turn away and how the abused feels it is their fault and that they deserve it. Then talks about
Ahh just overall this book is an excellent read and gives you so many dynamics! Definitely suggest reading!Show Less
Nora encorporated many different characters in this book who each had their own story to tell even though it all centers around Emma.
I do believe that this book also gives you excellent insight to what a real rock stars life could be like. The talk about sex, drugs, alcohol, and rock and roll.
Each one of Nora's characters has something that at one time in society or still to this day was viewed upon as disgraceful, shameful, etc. She brings up the topic of homosexuality, spousal abuse and how sometimes it's hard to turn away and how the abused feels it is their fault and that they deserve it. Then talks about
Ahh just overall this book is an excellent read and gives you so many dynamics! Definitely suggest reading!Show Less
posted by Readaholic101 on December 22, 2009
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
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I love Nora Roberts, but this tale is a departure from her evolved style. It is a rambling family saga following a traumatized 3 year old though young adulthood. I found it an uneven book -- a slowly unfolding tale of complex families and hidden agendas. The glimpse int...Read More
I love Nora Roberts, but this tale is a departure from her evolved style. It is a rambling family saga following a traumatized 3 year old though young adulthood. I found it an uneven book -- a slowly unfolding tale of complex families and hidden agendas. The glimpse into the life of rock stars is interesting, but stereotypical. Not as tautly crafted as her best works.Show Less
posted by Anonymous on May 24, 2008
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One of her best
I wasn't always a Nora Roberts fan until recently. I just always thought of her books as harlaquin romance. Was I wrong!! Public Secrets was a great book to read and was so dynamic!
Nora encorporated many different characters in this book who each had their own story to tell even though it all centers around Emma.
I do believe that this book also gives you excellent insight to what a real rock stars life could be like. The talk about sex, drugs, alcohol, and rock and roll.
Each one of Nora's characters has something that at one time in society or still to this day was viewed upon as disgraceful, shameful, etc. She brings up the topic of homosexuality, spousal abuse and how sometimes it's hard to turn away and how the abused feels it is their fault and that they deserve it. Then talks about
Ahh just overall this book is an excellent read and gives you so many dynamics! Definitely suggest reading!17 out of 18 people found this review helpful.
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DEVILICIOUS
Posted February 5, 2010
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MY FAV!!
This is my favorite Nora Roberts book so far, not that I've read ALL of them, but I'm working on that! An exciting fairy tale ends when the young daughter of a rock star witnesses the death of her baby brother in a failed kidnapping attempt. Her young mind can't deal with it so the mind takes care of protecting her from the memory by blocking it for decades. There are wonderful, real characters, relationships and secrets to be found out. This book is touching, mysterious, suspenseful and romantic, all the elements to keep you from puttung the book down! I loved it!
14 out of 15 people found this review helpful.
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A yearly read for me
This is, hands down, my favorite of Roberts romance novels. I first read it 6 years ago and have found myself returning annually. I spend half the book biting my nails and the other half falling in love. I invited my book club to break from our classics and give it a try. They loved it just as much as I have. It also allowed us a number of deep conversations (abuse/rape/control/love/homosexuality and perserverance... just to name a few) If you are a Nora Roberts fan it is a must read. If you have yet to fall victim to the Roberts fever then I say READ THIS ONE!!!
9 out of 9 people found this review helpful.
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Rosie
This was another hit by Nora Roberts I don't know how she does it but I was so involved with the story that it had me crying in parts. There is nothing like a Nora Roberts' book. When you are reading this book you feel you are there. Thank you Nora Roberts for many hours of enjoyment.
8 out of 8 people found this review helpful.
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Marthabeth
Posted October 19, 2009
Couldn't wait to find out all of the secrets, both past and present!
Loved the story! Great way of pulling you into the mind of the main character and keeping you guessing. Who's good? Who's bad? Who broke your heart? Loved the plot and the ending!!
8 out of 8 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted September 29, 2009
Excellent story!
I, too, am a "child of the 60's" (was 19 during Woodstock), so loved this story and the details seem very authentic. Loved these characters with all their flaws and good points. Emma succeeded despite enormous difficulties across her entire childhood - will read again someday.
8 out of 8 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted January 2, 2010
Great Read
Wow! I can't believe all of the information that was put in just one book. So much happened from beginning to end. It was definately a page turner. It did make me very sad in alot of parts though. A very good read!!
7 out of 7 people found this review helpful.
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HEDI09
Posted September 20, 2009
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LOVED IT!!!
Another hit! How does she keep cranking them out!!! Just adding my 2 cents worth to the already long list, and counting, of five star reviews!! Need to recommend another fabulous book and author I recently stumbled across, EXPLOSION IN PARIS by LINDA MASEMORE PIRRUNG...I'm totally in love with this book and am hopeful for a sequel! Check out the reviews! They hooked ME!
7 out of 7 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted July 29, 2009
A good read.
This is a good book , but unfortunately it is a re-release from 1998. If you haven't read it before it's definately worth reading. But just about anything that Nora Roberts writes is worth reading. So, get something to drink and eat, find a comfy spot and settle down cause once you start you won't want to put it down.
7 out of 7 people found this review helpful.
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Megb715
Posted July 28, 2009
One of her best!!!
I just recently started reading Nora Roberts, but I now love her. Public Secrets is one of favorites I have read so far. I completely fell in love with the characters, especially Michael. WHAT A MAN!!! The story starts with Emma as a toddler and follows her life and relationships through her twenties. It has everything: it's thrilling, sad, happy, funny, and completely romantic. I loved the sparks between Emma and Michael!! It's a must read!!!
7 out of 7 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted September 7, 2006
Nora's Very Best!!!
This has to be by far my favorite Nora Robert's book! It is so hard to choose as I love them all however, the characters, the plot, the suspense, the romance...I could just go on and on about this book. I loved the relationship between Emma and her father. Nora's characters are so well written that by the end of the book you feel as though you have made some new friends. This is why I continue to pick this book up and read it over again! Five Stars, Highly Recommended!!!
7 out of 7 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted July 16, 2003
ROCK ON!!
NORA ROBERTS SURE KNOWS HOW TO WRITE A BOOK AND KEEP THE READER READING ON PAST MIDNIGHT. IN HER BOOK PUBLIC SECRETS SHE INVOLVES A YOUNG GIRL NAMED EMMA WHO'S MOTHER BEAT HER AS A CHILD; AND A FATHER SHE'S NEVER MET ONLY HEARD ON THE RADIO. UNTILL HER FATHER COMES TO HER RESCUE. BUT EMMA NEVER KNEW SHE WOULD BE TRADING A NORMAL LIFE FOR THE ONE OF THE WORLDS MOST FAMOUSE LIFESTYLES: A ROCKBAND. TWO YEARS AFTER EMMAS FATHER PRACTICALLY SAVES HER LIFE A TRAGEDY OCCURS THAT HAUNTS EMMA AND HER FAMILY THE REST OF THEIR LIFES. WHEN EMMA TRIES TO FIND OUT THE CULPRIT BEHIND IT SHE PUTS HER LIFE ON THE LINE. BUT WITH THE HELP OF A MAN FROM HER PAST SHE OVER COMES HER FEARS AND TAKES A LOOK INTO THAT ONE NIGHT LONG AGO TO SEE IF SHE CAN UNLOCK WHAT SHE CLAIMED TO HAVE WITTNISSED AS A CHILD.
6 out of 7 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted November 16, 2009
I loved this book
This book was very well written. It was also a suspenseful book especially when the main character remembered who killed her brother.
5 out of 5 people found this review helpful.
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Melreader
Posted October 20, 2008
A Must Read
This book I have I read at least once a year and have been doing so since 1999. I am a 30 year old woman. Let me tell you this book makes you cry (and I am not a cryer), laugh, hold your breath. Basically every human emotion you have you will feel. This was the first book I ever read by Nora Roberts and to this day I still feel is the best. I'm not going to retype what it is about because you can find that out and I know you don't know me but it is such a good book.
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted June 2, 2000
Excellent book!
I have read many of Nora's book, but this is one of the best. Emma seemed so real that I swore I could feel what she was feeling as I read. The book keeps you involved in all of the characters lives instead of just focusing on one thing throughout the whole book.
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted December 7, 1999
One of the best I have ever read
This is the only book I have ever read by Nora Roberts, and I intend to check out her other ones!!! I fell in love with the characters and plot right away. I was mesmerized and could not put it down.
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted May 24, 2008
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I love Nora Roberts, but this tale is a departure from her evolved style. It is a rambling family saga following a traumatized 3 year old though young adulthood. I found it an uneven book -- a slowly unfolding tale of complex families and hidden agendas. The glimpse into the life of rock stars is interesting, but stereotypical. Not as tautly crafted as her best works.
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted September 17, 2006
best book ever
i love this book and as a 12 year old girl it is the best.with the cute emma and the hot and sexy micheal.as i read this it makes me wont to be mad,sad,happy,and good.i love this book i can read it over and over and still dont wont to put it down.so from me you should read it.
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Anonymous
Posted September 25, 2005
this is one of her best
I really loved this book. Its by far one of Roberts best books. The people in the book felt very real and it was different than alot of her other books.
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted June 5, 2003
THRILLING!
I`m 16, and as a dedicated reader of Nora Roberts, this was the one I recommend for great thrills, romance and suspense. I really couldn`t put this one down. I think i read it in less than a day.
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
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