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The House on Hope Street
Four cassettes, 6 hours
Life was good for Liz and Jack Sutherland.In 18 years of marriage, they had built a family, a successful law practice, and a warm, happy home near San Francisco, in a house on Hope Street.Then, in an instant, it all fell apart.It began like any other Christmas morning, with joy and children's laughter.But for Jack Sutherland, a five-minute errand end...more
Life was good for Liz and Jack Sutherland.In 18 years of marriage, they had built a family, a successful law practice, and a warm, happy home near San Francisco, in a house on Hope Street.Then, in an instant, it all fell apart.It began like any other Christmas morning, with joy and children's laughter.But for Jack Sutherland, a five-minute errand end...more
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Published
June 27th 2000
by Random House Audio
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The House on Hope Street, near San Francisco, is the home of the Sutherlands. Liz and Jack Sutherland have been married for 18 years, and are successful lawyers at family law. Their house is teeming with their five children and everyone knows that they are crazy about each other. The author's description of the family and the love between the couple is so magical that everything is so picture perfect. All works out well till Amanda Parker, their client walks into their lives. Jack goes a bit har...more
When I started reading books and ended up losing some of my to-be-read, I always ask my friends for recommendation and usually they give me author's names. I begin collecting Danielle Steel's novels when I was in high school but never have the chance to open them or read them. Although I only read two of her works and I was amazed how fast I can finish her book but not contented in the end. So I keep searching for more authors and collect their works that I nearly forgot that I still have books...more
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Even though Danielle Steel is my favourite author, I was quite disappointed with this book. Every scene seemed to be written in a rush and I wasn't able to get totally involved in the book, which is something that I love to do. One minute Liz's husband was dead and the next she was working like a mad woman trying to juggle her work/personal life. However, there were some very emocional scenes which is something that Danielle is extremely good at.
I did love Liz's character and how she dealt with...more
I did love Liz's character and how she dealt with...more
Happy couple are partners in law firm. Wife tells husband don't push the defendant any more and husband doesn't listen. He then goes out to his office on Christmas morning only to be met by the defendant, who had just killed his wife while his children watched. He kills lawyer and then himself. Wife is upset, but is making it thru. Only to have her oldest child in serious accident but makes amazing recovery. Falls in love with his doc only to haver her children regect him. They break it off but...more
Life was good for Liz and Jack Sutherland. In 18 years of marriage, they had built a family, a successful law practice, and a warm, happy home near San Francisco, in a house on Hope Street. Then, in an instant, it all fell apart. It began like any other Christmas morning, with joy and children's laughter. But for Jack Sutherland, a five-minute errand ends in tragedy. And suddenly, Liz is alone, facing painful questions in the wake of an unbearable loss.
How can she go on without her husband, her...more
How can she go on without her husband, her...more
heart warming story about a woman who had lost her husband on christmas' day. I was soaked in tears when i read it. it was heart wrenching to read and felt like enduring her emptiness without her late husband.
when bill entered the picture, her life was seemed like a tinge of fresh air. but the way the writer describe her short-term relationship looked so desperate and from what i saw she was again weakened by it.
The way she asked her (sort of begging him to be with her) was a bit 'turn-off' for...more
when bill entered the picture, her life was seemed like a tinge of fresh air. but the way the writer describe her short-term relationship looked so desperate and from what i saw she was again weakened by it.
The way she asked her (sort of begging him to be with her) was a bit 'turn-off' for...more
this was a great book. it was so good. at first it was kinda boring but then i got into it a little. when u start reading it u get bored but as u get to the middle of the book its gets better and better. its a great book. it explains the struggle that one family once went through.it was a sad story i actually cried when her husband died becuz he was in a painful situation at the moment of his death. theres a bunch of crying in this book.
While I did value this read, it wasn't one of Danielle's best works. I enjoyed H.R.H better than this. The story, yes indeed, was heartfelt and sad, but it just didn't affect me.
The only part that affected me was when the husband died, because I cannot imagine how me and my mother would be if my father passed.
Either way, it was entertaining and interesting, but nothing to hold as a treasure in my little library.
The only part that affected me was when the husband died, because I cannot imagine how me and my mother would be if my father passed.
Either way, it was entertaining and interesting, but nothing to hold as a treasure in my little library.
I enjoy Danielle Steele's books but sometimes they can be a little to formulaic. Things seem to work out too perfectly. In this one, the husband in a happily married couple with 5 children dies leaving the wife to take care of the family and the business. The family struggles with some issues but all seems to end up happily within the course of a year.
The book was a quick read.
The book was a quick read.
Was highly recommended by a male patron???
This book drove me nuts with its writing style. The sentences were short and simple as if talking to a child. She would also repeat what she just wrote, but in a different order.
I knew exactly what would happen, but I kept reading so I could tell the gentleman that recommended it that I'd read it.
I don't recommend reading the book, unless there is absolutely nothing else to read.
This book drove me nuts with its writing style. The sentences were short and simple as if talking to a child. She would also repeat what she just wrote, but in a different order.
I knew exactly what would happen, but I kept reading so I could tell the gentleman that recommended it that I'd read it.
I don't recommend reading the book, unless there is absolutely nothing else to read.
The House on Hope Street was a typical Danielle Steel story. The characters were easy to side with, and the story flowed well from beginning to end. Nothing unexpected happened ... it was a typical easy read. It was a good/sweet story ... but again, nothing unpredictable. It took me a little longer to read than it should have, given its shorter length ... I think a lot of that was due to the fact that there wasn't any one incident one way or the other that really grabbed hold of you and dragged...more
I haven't read any Danielle Steel for a while as I felt they were written to a formula but as I was given a box containing lots of her books I thought I would try again as I enjoyed her first books. Maybe I am too old for her books but found the writing a bit tedious and the story not particularly believable.
This was a short one. I read it in 1 day. It was good but very predictable. I wish Jack had been around longer before he died & I wish the three daughters were bigger characters, she hardley even mentions 2 of them. I wasn't crazy about Bill either. I guess it was pretty good but too short.
This was one of her better books, but its also an oldie. I really enjoyed the main character. She did a great job at writing her like your normal everyday woman. I cried thoughout the book several times, which never happens with me. This book has mixture of romance, touching moments and suspense.
I needed a mindless read. I had it already because I downloaded it in a large archive. Didn't realize that it would be SUCH A TEARJERKER. My first Danielle Steel novel too. It was ok, I skipped some of the overly descriptive parts.
I read the book twice within 2 weeks....cried & cried! This story tells about how deep her love to her late husband & to take care 5 young children.Shes a strong lady facing up all the challenges and cope with her future life!
I am not a big fan of this author but read this after thinking it sounded interesting from the blurb on the back and have to say I did enjoy it. A story with a bit of everything - romance, thrill, sadness, happiness
Danielle Steele is one of my guilty pleasures when I feel like reading fluff. It is often hit and miss with Ms Steele's books. This one was quite predictable and not as satisfying as some of her others.
Not too bad. This was an easy read. I felt sorry for the main character loosing her husband on Christmas and left with 5 kids that's gotta be hard. I don't know this book was just okay for me.
This is one of Danielle Steel's recent bests. This book is both touching and heartwarming. I always recommend her books to friends and this will be near the top of the list!
Vacation, easy read. My first Danielle Steel novel. I didn't understand where the book was headed. It was kind of boring, but fine for reading on a vacation.
Barely better than the last book I read by this author. Never again will I read a book from this author. I see others love her writing. Must be me..
I love love love this book. Amazing book with such a good message. I would read it 100 times over and still love it like the first time I read it.
it was her worst book, i guess i prefer books with more story in it, but it's just too simple, and i would never do what the main character did.
Loved it, as I do all of Danielle Steel's books. They aren't romances as many think. She's just an awesome author!!
Excellent book. I cried while reading it. It was so well written that I felt like everything was happening to me.
I'm goig to be veeery honest, this story made me cry!
It was unputdownable!! I loved it!
It was unputdownable!! I loved it!
As usual, fast paced and touching. Liz has a very strong and resilient character.
I know I listened to the book previously. But I don't remember when it was.
Typical Danielle Steele- nothing surprising, triumph over tragedy blah, blah. Easy read got me through a snow storm.
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Since 1981, Ms. Steel has been a permanent fixture on the New York Times hardcover and paperback bestseller lists. In 1989, she was listed in the Guinness Book of World Records for having at least one of her books on the Times bestseller list for 381 consecutive weeks. But Guinness was premature. The fact is that one or more of Ms. Steel's novels have been on the New York Times bestseller list for...more
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