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3.0 out of 5 stars Better than the author's other books, but still not good!, Mar 28 2007

By	Clementine - See all my reviews

This review is from: Everything to Gain (Audio Cassette)

I give this book 3 stars because it is a LITTLE better than Barbara Taylor Bradford's two other books I read ("Angel" and another one about a woman called Nicky Wells - I don't remember the title).

At first, I liked this book - yes, Mallory's marital bliss is a bit overdone, but as another reviewer points out, the story needs a build-up to the tragedy . And Mallory's life's perfectness is somewhat "mitigated" by the fact that she has got a difficult relationship with her mother.

The book has its moments - I like most of the characters. Mallory's grief is very well described, I like her attitude towards animals (quite different from Nicky Wells who delights in bullfighting - unbelievable that this was written by the same author!) - Mallory teaches her children to respect every living creature, she realizes that she has been unjust towards her mother - yes, she is a likeable young woman, and I found myself loving her children, they are charming and funny. Good idea that Mallory has got a nice mother-in-law, far from clich�. And I like Sarah, Mallory's best friend. By the way, I can understand that Mallory mourns her dog, too!

I was relieved when the four killers got a life sentence - in MY home country a fourteen-year-old, even if he is a killer, wouldn't be sent to prison at all.

But there is a lot to criticize.

1. I was a bit confused when Mallory was thinking about a third child all the time - I half expected that she would find herself pregnant after her family's death, but she doesn't.

2. Mallory, who has been a housewife, becomes a successful business woman and career lady in no time, that's not at all realistic! And Mallory's quick recovery from her is far from believable!

3. It's really pathetic that Andrew and Mallory don't manage to explain their children the facts of life - the poor twins depend on their schoolmate's dubious knowledge.

4. At the end, I got angry when Mallory says "Andre wouldn't want me to stay alone". A widow who's found a new love should admit that SHE wants a new relationship - she shouldn't "blame" her dead husband who - how convenient! - can't object any more!

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1.0 out of 5 stars My first Barbara Taylor Bradford Book and my last., Nov 22 2003

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This review is from: Everything To Gain (Mass Market Paperback)

This was my first Barbara Taylor Bradford Book and it will be my my last.

What an absolutely boring book! My grandmother could tell a better story than this. What was Harper Collins thinking about when they published this book? This book was made into a Movie? Good Grief!

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5.0 out of 5 stars EVERYTHING TO GAIN, Nov 11 2003

By	Diane White, author of BEACH WALKS (Hilton Head, SC United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Everything To Gain (Mass Market Paperback)

From a Mothers point of view this story was a heartbreaking time in the life of someone who had so much going for her. The realism displayed during the grief, depression and months of trying to go on could only be written by someone who was close to the trials Mal went through. I don't think I'll ever forget the song that still rings in my mind that was part of the story. I felt the closure came when the children and her husband appeared in her dream and she was finally able to bury the ashes. I thought this was a good book and movie!

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1.0 out of 5 stars Don't bother
I read A Woman of Substance, and liked the book, so when I came across Everything to Gain, by the same author, I expected a good read.

I was extremely disappointed. Read more

Published on Jul 4 2003 by Vasuki Narayan

1.0 out of 5 stars You COULD put yourself in Meg's shoes...
Except that the main character's name is Mal (short for Mallory) and NOT Meg! Did you even read this lousy book?? Read more

Published on Sep 27 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars You Can Put Yourself in Meg' s Shoes!
What a heartfelt story "Everything to Gain," was. As I read this book some time ago now, I can see Meg's grief as raw as it was, like I was experiencing this situation myself... Read more

Published on Jul 11 2002 by J. Kirkman

4.0 out of 5 stars Everything...
Everything to Gain is a great title, because this book has everything. Great characters, great drama, and great escapism. Read more