Reviews

Destiny by Sally Beauman

kacelaface's review against another edition

5.0

My first Sally Beauman, but definitely not my last. Looking forward to exploring the rest of her catalog.

I'm technically giving it a 4.75 because there were a very few sections that seemed to drag, but on the whole a beautifully written, wonderfully paced book. Think classic Greek tragedy, but with jewelry and Rolls-Royces mixed in. Loved it.

mverdoorn's review against another edition

4.0

Great 80's style epic story. Read it in high school and I still remember and occasionally think about it now.

missymouse's review against another edition

Epic book from the 80s, very smutty but overall a great one! Surprised there hasnt been a sequel yet!

ashak's review against another edition

2.0

A raunchy read designed to shock and entertain.

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mermaidkatie's review against another edition

4.0

I'm not ususally a fan of romance novels; however, I really like Sally Beauman's novels and this one in particular. This IS a love story, but the characters are interesting and do interesting things. It's not just a romance, and nary a pirate or virgin in distress in sight. This story is entertaining, and you will find yourself remembering the characters and scenarios long after reading. This book was written decades ago, but I think it is timeless and an engrossing, enjoyable read. I told my friend I was reading a trashy novel, and there is a good bit of raciness; however I think I sold it short by lumping it in with those sorts of formula books.

Read again 10/2015. Still a good one.

lindaleigh's review against another edition

4.0

I began reading this book thinking it would be the typical romance book I like to pick up in between reading series. I was very wrong. I finished this book in two days. Work and sleep got in the way of devouring it all in 24hrs. I got swept up in the characters and wanted them all to get the happy ending I thought they deserved. I realized early on that something would become a problem. (Helen is his niece) I also totally thought I knew how it would be resolved and everything end well. ( Figured we would learn jean Paul was only his half brother or something along those lines) Sadly I was wrong. It's the type of book that leaves you feeling as though your heart was slightly ripped out. At first I wished they could have just lived happily ever after but then perhaps this book wouldn't have had the impact on me that it did.