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July 2003
(first published 2008)
by Warner Vision
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Mass Market Paperback, 304 pages
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0446611085
(isbn13: 9780446611084)
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Talk about a change of pace! Renowned suspense writer and Edgar Award winner James Patterson, author of such bestsellers-turned-blockbuster-movies as...more
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Read in December, 2003
I've read more of James Patterson's novels than I care to admit, and from what I've observed, their general pattern is a little bit of exposition followed by some drama and suspense, which is mostly boring or unbelievably contrived (or both), followed by some sappy, overly-sentimental, unimaginative, and highly predictable denouement.
Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas is a deviation from Patterson's mode of operation in the following respect: it isn't suspenseful or even remotely thrilling...more
Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas is a deviation from Patterson's mode of operation in the following respect: it isn't suspenseful or even remotely thrilling...more
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Read in June, 2000
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All I know is that it was a love novel written by a man. Yep, this didn't work out one bit. Basically it felt like a book written by one of the guys off of "This Old House." Damn they are good with building things but expressing love and the intricacies of the heart... yeah no. Stick to his crime novels because this one leaves you wanting to kick yourself in the balls for even had read it, if that was possible.
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Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas is an amazing love story, for me it was a page turner that I read in less than 24 hours (quite a feat with a nursing baby)! It is an incredible fictional love story set in New York and Martha’s Vineyard. Part of the book includes experiences from the author’s life.
It starts out with Katie, whose lover of 11 months, Matt, (from whom she thought a marriage proposal imminent), unexpectedly leaves with no explanation. He sends Katie an apologetic letter, say...more
It starts out with Katie, whose lover of 11 months, Matt, (from whom she thought a marriage proposal imminent), unexpectedly leaves with no explanation. He sends Katie an apologetic letter, say...more
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I read this one on a plane and at some point the stewardess came up to my row and gave me tissues. If a book is written well or talks about a touchy subject, I can be a tad emotional. This book did it for me.
Im used to Pattersons murder mystery novels so this was a definite change from the norm. I would say I probably prefer the murder mysteries over the sappy stories but he did a pretty good job with this one.
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Im used to Pattersons murder mystery novels so this was a definite change from the norm. I would say I probably prefer the murder mysteries over the sappy stories but he did a pretty good job with this one.
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Ini juga novel Patterson yang keluar dari mainstreamnya selama ini sebagai penulis cerita detektif-triller. Kaget juga, Patterson bisa bikin cerita yang menghanyutkan dan sedih.
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Katie Wilkinson has found the perfect man at last-but one day, he disappears from her life, leaving behind only a diary for her to read.
The diary is written by a woman named Suzanne and is addressed to her new baby boy, Nicholas. In it she pours out her heart about the joy he has brought her. As Katie ...more
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Katie Wilkinson has found the perfect man at last-but one day, he disappears from her life, leaving behind only a diary for her to read.
The diary is written by a woman named Suzanne and is addressed to her new baby boy, Nicholas. In it she pours out her heart about the joy he has brought her. As Katie ...more
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Read in May, 2007
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No one, Danielle Steele fans
I still rue the day I picked up this book from the library and even more, reading the first page. The overly-contrived plot contains unbelievably "perfect" characters and comes off as just hokey and ridiculous. Oh, how I regret reading to the end. The sappy sentimentality. The over-the-top crude attempts at "tear-jerker moments." I resent James Patterson's theft of the three hours of my life it took to read this (although it would have been less had I not kept putting it down...more
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I loved this book. It is a little deceptive at first and it makes you think that there may be some inappropriate relationships taking place. Don't despair and press on and you will find a very rich and heartwarming story. There is a parable of 5 balls that has made a great impact on how I live my life and set priorities. I have not read others by James Patterson but this was a wonderful read. I made my teenage daughters read it as well. Michelle began reading it late in the evening and the...more
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Suzanne’s Diary for Nicholas, by James Patterson - audiobook unabridged - I hated it; tape player snapped the first cassette, cost $20 in fines to GRPL; knowing I was facing the fine may have colored my attitude for tapes 2 and 3; still, when "Suzanne" said to her newborn that each time he smiled, it added a year to her life, it felt like I was losing a year of my life - probably a fair rating for me is 1-1/2 to 2 stars; it was mawkish, for sure
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This book was the worst I've read. I actually felt less intelligent when I finished it. I feel empathy for people who think this is quality writing. Put it this way, the book was so bad that the movie was better. I actually liked the movie a lot, which means it wasn't the story, it was the author. Patterson needs to stick to mystery or whatever he does...
...Did I mention I didn't like this book at all?
...Did I mention I didn't like this book at all?
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Read in June, 2006
If I remember correctly, this is the book I ripped up and threw away. A tad drastic I must admit...but Mr Patterson wasted a good 3 hours of my time. And somehow I can't quite remember how it got on my bookshelf. I would never, ever buy a book with this title or that cheezie cover...
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Unfortunately, this was the first Patterson I had ever read... AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACCCCCCKKKK!!! What is this book and why did I have to read it??? If a non-bestselling author had written this, it would be relegated to the secondary Harlequin romance shelf.
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Read in May, 2007
Borrowed it from Nicole. I'm not loving James Patterson as an author but it made for a light, quick read. It's a sad story about love and loss and finding love again but he doesn't develop his characters very well. Amazingly, I still teared up.
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Read in June, 2006
I LOVED this book. This is also a book I have read several times. It is one of the few books that have made me cry. I can't believe James Patterson wrote this book! A lot of his thrillers are so opposite of what this book was.
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James Patterson moves from a mystery writer toward more of a romantic writer in this book. He makes the move in an excellent way. The writing is superb. This is a book that you could read over and over again.
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Read in May, 2006
Predictable garbage trying to be deep and passionate. NO! Truly awful writing. Never cared an ounce for the charters. Patterson has written about 800 books. He should really think about quality first. AVOID!
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I wish I could give this books "0" stars...
I really didn't like it, AT ALL. Sadly, I spent the time reading it. I usually enjoy most any book I read read but this one is not my kind of book! Bleh!
I really didn't like it, AT ALL. Sadly, I spent the time reading it. I usually enjoy most any book I read read but this one is not my kind of book! Bleh!
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This will have you sobbing at the end. I dare anyone to read it and not. I had just given birth to my son when I read it and I still can't quite get it out of my mind years later.
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Read in January, 2007
recommended to Tiffany by:
Jacquelyn
I loved the love story behind this book, it is very sad, but I loved it any way. This book will make you cry, but well worth it.
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Read in October, 2008
recommended to Arielle by:
Joy
This book kept me on my toes with all the little twists wound into it. Heartbreaking, but a well-written story.
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Read in January, 2000
Never has a book inspired such utter loathing in me. I couldn't finish it.
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"Imagine life is a game in which you are juggling five balls. The balls are called work, family, health, friends, and integrity. And you're keeping all of them in the air. But one day you finally come to understand that work is a rubber ball. If you drop it, it will bounce back. The other four balls...are made of glass. If you drop one of these, it will be irrevocably scuffed, nicked, perhaps even shattered."
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