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41 of 45 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
A Solid Mistress Still Doesn't Compare To A Master,
By K. Harris "Film aficionado" (Albuquerque, NM) - See all my reviews (TOP 10 REVIEWER) (HALL OF FAME REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Sidney Sheldon's Mistress of the Game (Hardcover)
Having been a fan of some of Sidney Sheldon's earlier novels, I always considered his greatest achievement to be "Master of the Game." A sprawling, multi-generational page turner that charts one family's rise from abject poverty to the heights of a financial dynasty--"Master" traversed the globe from the diamond mines of Africa to the international boardrooms and bedrooms of the elite. Unforgettable characters like Jamie McGregor, the "Master" Kate Blackwell, and her twin granddaughters Eve and Alexandra have stayed with me for over 20 years!So with curiosity, I picked up Tilly Bagshawe's "Sidney Sheldon's Mistress of the Game." I'm not a huge fan of this recent trend of publishers branding sequels (with different authors) in this way. I'm too cynical to find much meaning in this commercial appeal--I'm sorry, but this is not Sidney Sheldon's book no matter how large his name looms on the cover. However, Bagshawe does a nice job keeping the spirit and pacing of her predecessor alive. Picking up with Eve and Alexandra (albeit briefly) late in life, "Mistress" is essentially about their offspring. Sexy, scandalous, and moving at breakneck speed through the years--this is the quintessential beach read. There's murder, molestation, betrayal, fraud, kidnapping, addiction and everything in between. Fun and superficial, this is entertainment for entertainment's sake. Often times, I wished for a bit more substance. The leaps in time prevent any real connection to the characters, but things do slow down at pivotal moments. I enjoyed "Mistress" and had a good time revisiting some familiar places with some old friends. But unlike "Master," if you ask me about "Mistress" in twenty years--I don't expect this tale to endure quite so vividly!
17 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Awful,
By Tia (Miami, Fl) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Sidney Sheldon's Mistress of the Game (Hardcover)
This was a painful book to read. I can appreciate that the author and the publishers were trying to keep Sidney's spirit alive by writing this sequel, but they should have taken a lot more time to come up with a better effort. I feel like this book was only written to exploit Sidney's longtime fans. That is the only reason I can think of that garnered the excuse to release this book. It's full of cliches, it's cheesy, its devoid of character delevolpment, and the plot is tacked together from various previous Sheldon novels. Don't waste your money. I will remember this the next time a "Sheldon" book is released.
14 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointing Sheldon Wannabe,
By Via (Austin, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sidney Sheldon's Mistress of the Game (Hardcover)
Like many other Sidney Sheldon's fans, I was very much looking forward to and excited about reading the sequel to one of Sheldon's masterpieces. This novel however was a sad attempt of creating that sequel. One of the things I enjoy about reading a Sheldon's novel is the build-up and the suspense of the plot, which he then always ended with a clever & satisfying revelation. Unfortunately, although the author of this novel tried to provide a similar experience, it failed horribly. The plot outlined many build-ups, but the revelations were lame. The timeline of events also raised my eyebrows, since it made it sound so easy and fast for people to become millionaires.The ending was definitely disappointing, no satisfaction, like it trailed off in the middle of nowhere. Overall, I feel sorry that Sidney Sheldon's legacy is tainted by this author. As one of Sheldon's big fans who have read every single novels he'd written, I hope this author's next attempt (After The Darkness) will be a lot better, or just stop writing using Sheldon's name.
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