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A Certain Smile (Paperback)

by Judith Michael (Author)
2.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)

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4.0 out of 5 stars A Certain Smile, Nov 25 2002
By "mylurl" (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: A Certain Smile (Audio Cassette)
I was fascinated with this book! It was an interesting story with interesting characters who may not have always been predictible, but that was OK. If it weren't for the tragedy of the ending, I would probably have given this story 5 stars. I do prefer a happy ending, but occasionally life doesn't come out the way we hope or expect. Whether or not we agree with the decision the authors made for the lovers to go their separate ways without further contact, maybe it was looked at as the only way the couple could handle the absence of one another and get on with their lives.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Blah ze ending to a somewhat interesting story, Oct 15 2000
By Teresa E. Kulcinski (Wisconsin United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: A Certain Smile (Mass Market Paperback)
Yes, I am hooked on the writing talents of Judith Barnard and Michael Fain. Yet as I make my way through their books I find Certain Smile to have left me hanging. I rather enjoyed becoming aquainted with the main characters, Li and Miranda. Theirs is a romance that springboards from a reality close to home: they are of seasoned ages, he a professional, she a budding professional, both having children, both at a point in thier lives where taking chances on the unusual (dating strangers in a foreign land) is not all too ridiculous. Mostly, I enjoy the pictures the authors drew for me of a land I've not had the privilage of visiting. It inspired me to be more inquisitive of the culture. However, beyond these few basics which kept me reading, I was disappointed in the outcome of the relationship. Miranda's character, in the end, showed lack of maturaty inconsistent with the tenor of the relationship as it was developed throughout the story. Additionally, a bit of the storyline was next to unbelievable... the wheelings and underhanded dealings of Li's son... but that along with the romance is what makes this all fanasy. And fantasy is the escape I enjoy in my free time reading!
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1.0 out of 5 stars AWFUL STORY, Sep 22 2000
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This review is from: A Certain Smile (Mass Market Paperback)
I could not finish this book, let alone get past page 25. The story was too slow to develop, quite boring. I found it very disturbing that a Chinese man would befriend/stalk a stranger at the airport. Neither character was very interesting. It doesn't make sense that he would show so much interest in Miranda, to show her around the country. The fact that Li was being followed didn't add anything for me. I wish I could give it NO stars but I am forced to give it ONE star.
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1.0 out of 5 stars The ending destroyed the book
I read all those pages about a person who was supposedly coming to be her own person, developing self-confidence and courage. Read more
Published on Sep 19 2000 by Nancy L. Ricker

4.0 out of 5 stars Great story, disappointing romance
Fashion designer Miranda Graham is lost and struggling in Beijing when assistance comes in the form of Chinese businessman Yuan Li. Read more
Published on Aug 23 2000 by Deanna Roy

3.0 out of 5 stars Unsatisfied, but could here be hope in a sequel someday...
I like this author's past works, but this book was not very good. It is very stereotypical of Asians and as a Asian myself, its almost offensive. Read more
Published on Jun 24 2000 by Cristina

2.0 out of 5 stars Not one of their best works.
Bestselling husband and wife author-team Judith Michael has situated this familiar midlife, "coming of age" tale in a truly unique location. Read more
Published on April 26 2000 by Sharon Galligar Chance

1.0 out of 5 stars They Need to Try Again
One of the worst for this writing team. Where's the beginnning, middle and especially the end of this book...
Published on April 23 2000

1.0 out of 5 stars A Certain Smile
Like most of the reviewers, I agree that this was not the best work by the husband and wife team. I was greatly disappointed. Read more
Published on April 18 2000 by Sherri L Lombardo

1.0 out of 5 stars Did the authors use a trip to China as a business expense?
I usually like the writing team of "Judith Michael", but this was absymal. It really seemed to me that all they wanted to do was take a trip to China and write it off... Read more
Published on April 11 2000 by Terri D

3.0 out of 5 stars So sue me
I like this book. I found it without the help of any review negative or positive. I have always loved romance novels where East meets West. Read more
Published on Mar 25 2000 by Calliope's Pearl

1.0 out of 5 stars Very disappointing
I usually enjoy books by this author however this book was very difficult to get through. I was unable to relate to or even like the characters; circumstances seemed contrived and... Read more
Published on Mar 24 2000

2.0 out of 5 stars Below Par
My favorite collection of books consist of Judith Michael, Katherine Stone, and Mary Higgins Clark. However, this book, "Certain Smile" would certainly not be one of... Read more
Published on Dec 16 1999 by C. Goodman

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