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Angels All Over Town
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Luanne Rice (Goodreads Author)
New York Times bestselling author Luanne Rice made her triumphant debut with this delicately drawn but emotionally powerful portrait of a woman’s extraordinary journey of the heart and soul–a timeless story of love, sisterhood, and the hope that emerges even out of heartbreak....
Una Cavan doesn’t believe in ghosts. But ghosts seem to believe in her. At least, her father’s...more
Una Cavan doesn’t believe in ghosts. But ghosts seem to believe in her. At least, her father’s...more
Mass Market Paperback, 416 pages
Published
January 30th 2007
by Bantam
(first published 1985)
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This is Luanne Rice's first novel. I have always wanted to read her first book and am thrilled to finally have read it. I have read mixed reviews from others, but from my perspective, I just thought it was a wonderful read regarding one period in three sister's lives. In the 80's I loved Soap Operas, ao I loved reading about Una. What I liked about this novel was the grittiness and the mistakes revealed in all of the characters, which kept me reading more. I liked how this was not a plot driven ...more
I picked this because I was intrigues by the introduction. Said that this is the first book by Luanne Rice. So of course I had to read it. It's ok. I prefer Jane Green. Her depiction of the sisterly life is pretty spot on and I like reading about them but the lovelife bit is a touch grating for me. Una, the protagonist seems to just jumped in bed with the first man available who is nice to her. After a while it gets annoying. Hello, your backbone is calling you, said it misses you! Not sure if I...more
A little more superficial than my usual taste, but it was a fast read and I could relate to the main character. I think her insecurities were endearing, and the bond she needed to feel with her family (especially her sisters) clicked with me immediately. I'm also one of those girls who once dreamed of becoming a big movie star, so the acting part enthrilled me. Not much depth, but has meaning that is easy to pick up on if you come from a close family. Happy ending, I overall really enjoyed t...more
In my opinion, Angels All Over Town was a structural atrocity. However, the storyline itself was good – assuming you could identify it, of course – and the author has a promising capability to communicate complex emotions often associated with difficult situations. That being said, unless you are really bored, this one is probably best left to women who can directly relate to the character’s personal issues: sibling relationships, adult children of alcoholics, loss of a close relative or friend...more
Another Luanne Rice book that was a complete disappointment. I found out this was her first novel so I was excited to read it. Half way thru the book I was still waiting for it to get good and it never did. The storyline was pointless and it never came to a real conclusion at the end. Some of her books are awesome and others, like this, are just a waste of my time!
While this was an enjoyable book to read I was able to put it down. It was fun to read about these 3 very different sisters and their relationships. The author hinted at some very deep issues, but in the end skirted over them. All in all I would recommend it for light reading.
Maybe this should be one and a half because I did finish it. However, this is the first Luanne Rice book I haven't liked. Everyone seemed so clueless about their relationships and maybe I'm a prude, but the sex and masturbation made me want to stop reading.
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You can tell this is her first book. The plot was slow and there was too much of it during the Europe/France phase. I would have been more interested in Lila's marriage and what was going on there than reading about this bizarre flaky director.
Good enough for a long trip but not much more. It promises ghosts and spirits talking and stalking but - the first view is a maybe, the second is unbelievable, the next are obvious dreams, and don't occur til near the end of the book.
VERY light weight, fast read. Her first in a series of dozens. I didn't identify with her New York cast, but it was an easy mix of characters. I won't read any of the others.
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A story about the lives of three very close sisters. I couldn't get into the story. It was bland and dull and exciting for only 20 of its 400 pages.
three stars seems generous...if i had half/quarter stars, i would give it a 2.75. it seemed too easy, and too dated to warrant a higher rating.
I understand this was the author's first book, but it was flat, poorly written and made me wonder how she can be a bestselling author.
I like Luanne Rice's style but it's obvious that this was one of her first books. She's come a long way since then.
Started off slow, but you get attached to these sisters after while. Good story but not a must read.
Definately a girly book, but crudeness made the book readable and kept me from gagging.
you might like to read this while you're laying on the beach =)
Good for the plane or the beach, etc.
I couldn't even finish this. It was the author's first book and it was the first book that I have read by this author. Perhaps it was the superficial nature of it, or the fact that the plot was slow to go anywhere., but I couldn't finish reading it. As well I am giving away all of her books that I picked up. Even though they were free, if the rest are as annoying, I can't be bothered to read them.
This was her first book She has really improved a lot, This one was just boring. I have loved everything else I have read by Rice
I just grabbed this book off the bookstore shelf as something to pass the time. It was a good book, but a little too romance-novel-esk for me. I could have done without some of the....descriptions. Otherwise, it was well written and a good story line about sisters and finding your way.
I would say this book is so-so. I kept waiting for a big conflict. The main character Una was kind of blah. She seemed to just pass over everything. OK pool book, but not one I could really get into.
...I'm ashamed, but I am reading it on the beach...
Wasnt a favorite...thought it would be better since i have two sisters and was able to relate to the main character but still was not the greatest
egghhh! I was duped by the title and flap... Suckered into reading what was a stupid romance - and nothing more. So much promise. No delivery.
This was a very easy read - I really enjoyed it.......if you have sisters - you will appreciate reading this book.
~ Loved it!! I can not wait to read more of her books. I think I have found a new fave author!! ~
Was a pretty good book! Different!
vacation read..
I really like it!
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Luanne Rice is the author of thirty novels including the forthcoming Little Night (Viking/Pamela Dorman Books.) Five of her books have been made into movies and mini-series, twenty-two have been consecutive New York Times bestsellers and two of her pieces have been featured in off-Broadway theatre productions. She divides her time between New York City and the Connecticut shoreline.
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