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5.0 out of 5 stars
Buy and Keep It!, February 26, 2000
This review is from: Miracle (Mass Market Paperback)
I started reading Deborah Smith's work with BLUE WILLOW, and from there, moved backward in time to her other books. Both MIRACLE and BLUE WILLOW have a permanent place on my bookshelves, and I doubt I'll ever loan them out, either, since I'd be afraid to lose them. Even now, I sometime reread portions just as one would revisit a good friend. This book has been out a while, so at some point it's likely to go out of print, which will be too bad. It's a long and satisfying romantic tale of suffering, renewal, and redemption, with believable characters, deeply rooted passion, and a well-researched plot and setting. It is not the sort of book that one reads in one setting; plan on giving it the time it deserves. If you like a full-bodied romantic novel that leaves you feeling like you've shared a part of the characters' lives and loves, buy this book and keep it.
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
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solid believable writing, solid story. Recommended read., September 29, 2000
This review is from: Miracle (Mass Market Paperback)
Like many other romance readers, I cut my teeth on Danielle Steel and while continually drawn to them, found them emotionally exhausting! I was really delighted in this, my first (but not last) book by Deborah Smith - engaging, well developed characters, good writing, and a nifty story. I think this book was written in a style similar to Danielle's books, but I didn't feel wrung out at the end, thank God. For the past 10 years, I've moved on to other types of fiction, reading few romances, and have developed little patience for under-developed characters and an uninspired plot. I've also come to dread insipid, cutsey conversations between romance characters - but guess what? With the exception of maybe the last few pages, I saw none of this. I will probably hold other romance books up to this standard. Enjoy!
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11 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
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Miracle demands to be read, September 5, 2002
This review is from: Miracle (Mass Market Paperback)
Deborah Smith made her way into my bookshelf with "Alice at Heart." I found it such a delightful read that I searched for more books by this author. Next came "Miracle." "Miracle" should come with a warning. "Warning: Reading this book will become habit forming." Don't read this book if you're looking for a simple romantic love story. Don't read this book if you want a bit of escapism and don't want to get emotionally involved with the characters. Don't read this book if there is no time in your life to stop what you're doing and do nothing else but read this book! "Miracle", the ten year saga of a young girl fighting her codependency and desire to be loved and a frenchman embattled with bitterness and nearly incapable of expressing and showing love, will sneak into your life and demand to be read during meals, while sitting at stop lights, or in line at the bank. I dare you to try to casually read "Miracle."
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