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Commitments was written during Delinsky's transition period as she moved from straight romance to the broader arena of women's fiction. As such, the story has a strong romance at its core but attempts to deal with other issues as well. Sabrina Stone's son was born severely brain damaged, for example. Investigative reporter Derek McGill was wrongly convicted of manslaughter and sent to prison in a plot masterminded by a very powerful enemy. The work cascades from human interest to self-discovery to romance cum mystery, passable plots all, but in the end it is too confusing and ultimately unsatisfying. Joyce Bean's narrative contribution makes the tale bearable; she moves easily among the characters and adds emotional depth and tension to the dialog, but she cannot overcome the novel's flaws. Only hardcore Delinsky fans will really enjoy this. Libraries are better off purchasing her more recently copyrighted works. Jodi L. Israel, MLS, Jamaica Plain, MA
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Audio Cassette edition.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Audio Cassette edition.
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"Ms. Delinsky tells a deeply moving and emotional tale that will touch the readers on many levels. Her characters will work their way into your heart." (Romantic Times BOOKreviews Magazine on Commitments )
"A good old-fashioned Delinsky love story." (The RomanceReader.com on Commitments )
"An excellent storyteller." (Publishers Weekly )
"Delinsky writes about the emotional crises of everyday people and how those trials shape relationships." (Cincinnati Enquirer )
"Delinsky uses nuance and detail to draw realistic characters and ensure that emotion is genuine." (Providence Journal )
"A good old-fashioned Delinsky love story." (The RomanceReader.com on Commitments )
"An excellent storyteller." (Publishers Weekly )
"Delinsky writes about the emotional crises of everyday people and how those trials shape relationships." (Cincinnati Enquirer )
"Delinsky uses nuance and detail to draw realistic characters and ensure that emotion is genuine." (Providence Journal )
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
is that the end,
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This review is from: Commitments (Hardcover)
What happened the book overall was good, but boy was I disappointed by the end. I felt that Ms Delinsky got tired and wanted to wrap up the story, The ending will make you wonder whatdid the ballatine files contained, did sabrina have a girl or boy and what about the antagonist Geer did he get his in the end.I've read several of Ms.Delinsy's books and this was about to be my favorite if not for the end, she left so many potenial story lines loose and I felt cheated out of a potential good book
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting Delinsky Read,
By mzglorybe (Southern CA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Commitments (Mass Market Paperback)
Delinksy is always interesting. I have read almost all her books. In my opinion, this is not one of her best, but it is still a good book and will keep most readers interested throughout the duration. She gets better and better as time goes on. Her later books are all wonderful. One can see how her writing has improved when comparing early books such as "12 Across," "Bronze Mystique" and some of her early Harlequin stories to her later novels. If you have not read her before, start with "For My Daughters," "Suddenly," Vineyard" or "Coast Road." This is a good one to check out at the library, but not necessarily to spend money buying and keeping.
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
This Book is All About Difficult Decisions,
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This review is from: Commitments (Mass Market Paperback)
I remember reading this book of Delinsky's sometime ago and recall that it was an overall pretty good read. Sabrina Stone had married a little too hurriedly, and not wisely at all. When her son Nicky was born with many special needs, her husband of course, couldn't handle it at all. So Sabrina struggles along taking care of his needs on her own most of the time as her hubby is never around.Meanwhile, she meets a reporter, Derek McGill, to whom she is very much attracted to. It is a shock later, though to learn that Derek was unjustly convicted of murder and sent to prison. As the book moves on, there is some mystery to be solved about some files that will help Derek's case, and Sabrina tries to help him all the way. The ending is unclear here, but Sabrina sticks with Derek no matter what. Some people have problems with her commitment to this man in her family. I enjoyed the book very much.
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