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Pieces Of Dreams (Arabesque)

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In the letter at the back of PIECES OF DREAMS, Ms. Hill observes that the style of the book is "a bit different from the typical romance." PIECES OF DREAMS is indeed different. From the first person narrative, to the almost microscopic look into the souls of the three major characters, PIECES OF DREAMS is indeed different-and special. Not only does Ms. Hill take us into the mind of the hero and heroine, Maxine and Taylor, but into that of Quinten Parker, the father of Maxine's son.

PIECES OF DREAMS is about love. But it is also about forgiveness, understanding, and selflessness. Each of the three characters demonstrates these characteristics. At the end of the book, I felt strange inside, knowing that I'd been touched spiritually by their story. I'd seen into the deepest, most hidden thoughts of three individuals who'd come to a turning point in their lives, who'd suffered and were still suffering, and who were so scared about the events in their live, that they were hurting.

MAXINE: A strong, but scared individual, who was in love with one man, but the memory of the other was so vivid that she needed to confront the past before she could put it to rest and find happiness with her man.

TAYLOR, a noble hero, who loved unconditionally, and who was hurting so much with loving that he couldn't bear to lose the woman and son who were his life. A man Ms. Hill believes "epitomizes the depth and compassion of so many black men."

QUINN, the wounded one, who'd loved, and now had to face the immediate future alone; a man who was noble and selfless enough to give up his son. What was special about this book was the level of maturity of the three characters. At the end, I'd grown to care for these three individuals, admiring the mature, sensible choices they had made. When I finally and reluctantly closed PIECES OF DREAMS, I felt a conflict of emotions. Sad, that the story had come to an end; contented, because the characters had made all the right choices; moved, because of the beauty, and intensity of the story. I felt privileged to have read this wonderful, wonderful book; a book that had touched me in a strange profound way.

Ms. Hill, I thank you!

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I loved the way Max, Taylor and Quinn all got the opportunity to tell their sides of the story. I could feel Max's pain at having to reveal a secret that could possibly alienate Quinn forever. I could sympathize with Taylor, who had been there for Max when she needed him most, and then to feel betrayed by her choices. And Quinn...his grief and anger were palpable things. This is a powerful, sensitive, well-written addition to Donna Hill's oeuvre. Don't miss it!

I picked up Pieces of Dreams while at a local bookstore, after reading the synopsis on the back cover. I had no idea it was a sequel or I would have been sure to read a Private Affair 1st. (I hate it when publishers don't state this on the synopsis of their books!) Maybe this is why I didn't actually 'LOVE it' as I often do Donna Hill's books. I loved Taylor and the entire time that I was reading the book, I kept thinking, "Max had BETTER choose Taylor!". I wish I would have read Private Affair 1st because I really didn't feel the connection between Nikita & Quinn; mainly because I was so "pro Maxine" and was really kind of ticked at Quinn for dogging her out the way he did. The synopsis on the back cover was extremely misleading so I was completely taken aback by how the story ended and the entire plot in general. I just ordered Private Affair and Through the Fire (the 3rd book). Hopefully, I'll be able to appreciate Pieces of Dreams more once I can get the full picture...

People you have got to read this book! I cried a lot while reading, because the story was just so touching and real. The scene with Quentin in the hospital was my undoing. I could feel the emotions that the characters were feeling and it was almost like I was there with them. Donna Hill is a great writer and this follow up novel is just unbelievable! Oftentimes, an author does a follow up story and the second part is not always as good as the first, but this book had my attention from the very first page to the very last page! I stayed up all night reading it because I could not put it down or stop crying throughout the book! Please people read this book. It will captivate you, move you, and touch your emotions! Thanks to you, Donna Hill, for proving again that you are one of the best authors of today!

Donna has done it again. Too bad for me that I read this before I read A Private Affair but none the less I will read a private affair as soona as a book store in my area can get it. This book was realisticly and superbly written. It lets's you know that sometimes hopes and dreams are just that... however beyond every cloud there is always that silver lining. Great work Ms. Hill

This was an incredible story, very touching and moving. However, I feel like it's necessary to have a read the first book in order to really understand the depth of the issuies and the emotions serounding each character in the book. I cried reading this book because the desperation in which Donna Hill describes each character was so real I felt like I could touch it...

Don't pass this book but like I said you need to read a private affair first.

Donna Hill, Thank You..

I enjoyed this book and the fact that everyones story was told. This love triangle explored everyones feelings, fears, and doubts. Taylor is an amazing man! I must admit Quinn actually got on my nerves- He is a lost and immature man seraching for happiness attached thru someone else. I truly hope the 3rd book will redeem Quinn in some way.

Such a sad story but I loved it. I was rooting for Quinten and Maxine in "A Private Affair" but he and Nikita were good together that I rooted for them. Now tragedy has happened and I thought they'd get back with each other..not the case. Taylor comes into Maxine's life and everything changes. I got alittle frustrated throughout the book because of Maxine's fickleness but all in all this book was awesome.

I was so profoundly touched by Pieces of Dreams. It was excellently written. From the moment I read the first page, I was engrossed in this book all the way to the end. A Private Affair was also a good book, and Ms. Hill could not have written a better sequel. This book teaches you what real love is really about. Some parts of the book made me cry, and some made me aware of my own love life. This just only tells a few reasons why you should read this book.

Donna has done it again. Too bad for me that I read this before I read A Private Affair but none the less I will read a private affair as soona as a book store in my area can get it. This book was realisticly and superbly written. It lets's you know that sometimes hopes and dreams are just that... however beyond every cloud there is always that silver lining. Great work Ms. Hill