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The Daughter-In-Law: A Novel of Suspense

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Since more than half the book describes the life styles of the rich and famous with homes in Newport, and in Manhattan, parties, jets, and trips most of us can only fantasize about, the book reminded me of that television show. After 200 pages, did you finally get a glimpse into any action with the attack on Nicole. Then it took another 100 pages before a murder. The book coasted along with more promises but when the book picks up, it picked up with at least to me a shocking ending.

Her characters are well developed, enough action to keep you reading.This was my first book by this author.I may try her again but you understand...So many books, so little time!

Judging by the title and cover of this book, you'd think you have a pretty good idea of what the book will be about. However, with these expectations in mind for great suspense and a murder story, the plot doesn't move along quickly enough to satisfy. The reader isn't given enough insight on any one character enough to root for them or really feel involved in the story.

The first half of the book nothing happens other than a detailed description of how the rich Donner family lives and their lifestyle. While this is interesting, it seems to go on for a long time. Small events lead to the climax near the end of the book, which still didn't get me on the edge of my seat or even more than casually interested.

This book seemed to have a lot of potential. A good idea of the money-seeking daughter-in-law, the missing husband, the smart mother-in-law and a possible murder. But it just didn't go anywhere from there. If you want a relaxed, subtle suspense story, then this could be for you. But if you are looking for more of a thriller-suspense-murder mystery, then you should probably keep looking.

I can honestly tell you I am not quite an avid reader but I do like books that draw my attention. Daughter In Law's Diana Diamond creates this book for great entertainment. A book you can read anywhere no matter where. I love how she milks the story line putting you on the edge of your seat making way for a great climate of the situation and then right back down to another preparation for something else. I would call this book the great "Roller Coaster Ride".

Obviously those who gave a negative review read a DIFFERENT book!!!This was the perfect balance of a story.. It was awesome!!! It moved right along and was very suspensful.. I did not find it to have long boring parts as other books I have read did....I read this book in 1 week, which is quick for me!!!(2kids :) ) I cannot believe others bashed it so bad!I am so glad I read it and I will pass it along to all my girlfriends!!!! I read Angels and Demons before this and I was pleasantly suprised(contrary to online reviews) The Daughter in Law really kept my intrest! Don't pass over the Donners!!!!

THIS BOOK WAS KIND OF DULL UNTIL ABOUT PAGE 100 BUT THEN IT GOT A LITTLE BETTER.

I was shocked that with such an interesting premise Diamond yet again managed to turn out just a so so book, and even more shocking than that was that this suprised me. I was first introduced to Diamond's work through the Kelly Ripa book club pick 'THE GOOD SISTER' which was another average effort from Diamond. Still her campy, beach read only style was fun, so I therefore went on to read 'THE BABYSITTER' wich I enjoyed very much. So I had hopes that 'THE DAUGHTER IN-LAW' would be more like the latter than the former but it turned out that this book, while a little better than 'THE GOOD SISTER', was still just average.

'THE DAUGHTER IN-LAW' started off well but began to drag in the middle and had long periods where nothing interesting happened. It did pick up in the end but the pay off, while somewhat of a surprise, was not all that satisfying. I had many scenarios in mind predicting how this book would end all of which would have been better than the ending Diamond chose. The books redeeming qualities, however, were that it was a quick and easy read and the descriptions of the lavish homes and yachts and extravegant parties were fun to read about. All in all 'THE DAUGHTER IN-LAW' was not a great effotr by Diamond but can serve as a quick way to pass the time.