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5.0 out of 5 stars
A great storyteller continues her work!,
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This review is from: The Heartbreaker (Hardcover)
I discovered Susan Howatch just a few years ago, and since then have read everything she has written. She is an incredible storyteller, and always was; but as her life-experience and wisdom have grown, her books have gone from flat (early in her career) to very, very multidimensional (at a peak with her Starbridge series and continued here.) I pre-ordered this book so that I'd have it when it was finally released, and I was not disappointed when I got it and read it!Susan Howatch takes the reader into whole new worlds: the minds of each character and their perspective, the different philosophies and theologies and historical details that she researches and presents so seamlessly in her stories, and a view of Christianity that is a wonderful marriage of Orthodox Christianity in all its varieties with a full, modern understanding of psychology and sociology. This novel will appeal to anyone who is bright and well-read because of the combination of a great story, well-developed characters, and a very intriguing view of the world!
4.0 out of 5 stars
Faith and Love,
By ann (Pittsburgh, PA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Heartbreaker (Hardcover)
This is my first Susan Howatch in many years. It is a third book in a trilogy of novels about healing in modern London. I was powerfully moved and intend to read the first two. The first book, "The Wonder Worker" (first published in the UK as "A Question of Integrity"), is set in 1988. The second book, "The High Flyer", is set in 1990 and this book is set in 1992. It is the story of a "straight" male prostitute living in denial and a newly widowed woman who has lost her husband to a religious cult and finally to his suicide. It's difficult to imagine how these two lost souls can find each other, help each other and heal. But they do find each other and travel on a journey of love and faith. I have read this theme in several current novels and now appreciate how much this story line appeals to me. I enjoy books about characters you respect and admire, and love and faith is a welcome addition to the mix. Though the book deals with evil and a very dark and cruel world, it is worth reading because it reinforces the realization that no matter how low you think you have gone, there is hope.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Suspenseful and Solid Follow-Up,
By Dormouse23 (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Heartbreaker (Hardcover)
I am a longtime fan of Susan Howatch and have been eagerly awaiting "The Heartbreaker" ever since completing "The High Flyer" two years ago. Overall, I found it a great read (could hardly put it down!) and a satisfying end to what might be termed the Nicholas Darrow Trilogy. That said, I had some minor quibbles:Carta Graham in this book isn't nearly as much fun as she was in "High Flyer". That's to be expected in some ways, I suppose, since in this book she's settling down in a new relationship; also, Howatch uses her disgusted reaction to Gavin's job to convey to the reader just how degraded he has become. Still, I would have liked a bit more sparkle to Carta. Also, in this book Eric Tucker (a compelling minor character in the previous book) barely makes an appearance. More Eric! It's great to see that masterful villainess, Elizabeth M., make another appearance in addition to a new character: her sadistic pal Asherton. We know they're bad, but we don't find out just how bad they really are until the last third of the book. The suspense in this section is nicely done. (Won't say any more, as I don't want to give anything away.) Some may find the last 75-100 pages of the book a letdown, but I do not. Howatch's brand of Christianity is nothing like the "Left Behind" series, as is clearly seen in the last section of the book which makes it clear just how hard Gavin has to struggle to succeed in his new life - even with the best support team in the world. I'd call this the best part of the book. I hope Howatch carries on with this series: it's great.
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