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Anonymous
Posted November 10, 2011
I love all of Diane Chamberlain books. This one had some controversial subject matter but it all works out in the end. She does a great job of getting you to relate to the characters and makes you wonder what you would do in the same situation. Great book! Keep on writing!
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Posted July 20, 2010
This is my favorite Chamberlain. The story never let's down.
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Posted July 20, 2010
Chamberlain hits the mark again with this moving tale of a woman who delves into her mother's past, only to discover things about herself she never knew, and that she will have to come to grips with. Beautifully written with enough twists and turns to keep the reader guessing.
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Posted May 17, 2013
I love all of Diane Chamberlain's stories. This one was great too. There were multiple story lines that all came together. Quick easy read.
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Posted March 11, 2013
Loved this republished Nook e-book, and as usual Diane Chamberlain never disappoints! I was delighted to read Diane’s comments at the end of the book as to the creation of the story. (Even though I have an imagination; this book goes beyond expectations. I enjoy learning how an author uncovers an idea and brings it to fruition with their insights-- will not spoil this for potential readers. )
Secret Lives was most definitely a work of exceptional structure, pacing, and revelations (author’s goal), which was elegantly achieved through Diane’s writing style, usage of characters, different generations, controversial issues-- molestation, sex, agoraphobia, conceiving within families/cousins, love, romance, and particularly liked the first person writing with the journal entries, which makes it so realistic and personal. In addition the author’s past social work really shines with her detail, insight, knowledge, and research within all her books.
Even though Kate may have been strange and loved her solitude in the caves; however, can relate as creative (writers, artists, etc.) people tend to like solitude as they need this alone time, as I treasure alone time. This is what made her a talented writer. Lou was a very supportive character and you really sympathize with Ben and Kyle throughout the book. Eden grows on you as the book moves on and especially loved the ending to a very poignant and beautifully written book. I look forward to reading Chamberlain’s older books as they are published via e-book and retaining the original writing adds character.
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Posted August 22, 2012
This is the first book I have read by Diane Chamberlain and I am hooked!
I loved this book! It was so engrossing and different from anything
else I have read. I couldn't put it down and when I had to
(reluctantly)I couldn't wait to get back to it. The characters almost
became real to me and I hated for it to end!
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Posted October 8, 2011
A little slow at first but once it gets really going you can't put it down. Great ending!
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Posted July 30, 2011
I really enjoyed this and had a hard time putting it down. Highly recommend it!
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Posted February 27, 2011
I read this book a few years ago and loved it. The location is close to where my grandparents lived when i was growing up, and close to the boarding school where i speent my teens, so. the Shenandoah Valley feels like home. I,ve even been able to explore some of the smaller caves on my own. I started to read the sample to make sure it wasn,t the same book. It is, but happily I plan to down load and read it again.
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Posted August 23, 2010
Although I finished this book last week, I still cannot stop thinking about it. I almost want to pick it back up and read it again. I know I will at some point. Diane Chamberlain's books have a way of drawing you in and this one certainly did. This book never let me put it down. There were times when I felt like I was in the book. She makes this story so real. Like it could have happened to you. This was only the 4th Diane Chamberlain book I have read and they just keep getting better and better. I have vowed to continue to read all her books.
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Posted August 3, 2010
I loved this book! I read a lot of her book and this is my favorite! So many unexpected turn with romance and drama! I would reommend this book
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Posted July 21, 2010
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This is one of my absolute favorite novels by Diane Chamberlain!! I am so happy that it is now available as an e-book! Highly recommend it!
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