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    The Dark Side
    The Dark Side
    The Dark Side
    Audiobook8 hours

    The Dark Side

    Written by Danielle Steel

    Narrated by Michael Braun

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    About this audiobook

    In her new novel, Danielle Steel tells a riveting story of the dark side of motherhood. Zoe Morgan's childhood was marked by her younger sister's tragic illness, watching as her parents dedicated themselves completely to her final days, and then later divorced. As a young woman, driven by these painful memories, Zoe set the bar high for herself, studying hard and pursuing a career in the nonprofit world, where her deep compassion towards disadvantaged children finds a focus. When Zoe falls in love and has her own child, she is determined to be a perfect mother as well. But before long, old scars long dormant begin to pull Zoe to the edge of an abyss too terrifying to contemplate. As Zoe is haunted by the ghosts of the past, her story will become a race against time, and a tale of psychological suspense that no reader will soon forget.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRecorded Books, Inc.
    Release dateAug 27, 2019
    ISBN9781980043263
    The Dark Side
    Author

    Danielle Steel

    Danielle Steel has been hailed as one of the world's most popular authors, with over 650 million copies of her novels sold. Her many international bestsellers include Property of a Noblewoman, Blue, Precious Gifts, Undercover, Country, Prodigal Son, Pegasus, A Perfect Life, and other highly acclaimed novels. She is also the author of His Bright Light, the story of her son Nick Traina's life and death; A Gift of Hope, a memoir of her work with the homeless; and the children's books Pretty Minnie in Paris and Pretty Minnie in Hollywood.

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    • 5/5
      A good read and a good narration, I enjoyed it
    • 5/5
      Wow this was a chilling story and I enjoyed it very much
    • 4/5
      The Dark Side by Danielle Steele is a 2019 Delacorte Press publication.This book is a bit of a departure for Danielle Steele. The title gives readers fair warning that this book might address some distressing subject matter, and the emotions evoked are not the same as those one might feel when reading most of her other books.The story revolves around Zoe Morgan, a woman who endures a sad, tragic childhood, but still manages to become successful, eventually finding love and getting married. Although Zoe and her husband, Austin, had trouble conceiving, they eventually welcomed a beautiful baby girl. But, the ghost of Zoe’s past intrudes upon her intentions of being the perfect mother….One can’t say very much about this book without revealing too much of the plot. I will say that for those who are familiar with popular crime shows, or who read crime fiction on a regular basis, nothing in this novel will come as a big shock- and you will probably catch on to where the plot is headed very early on.Therefore, for me, the story was very predictable, the main suspense factor being the fear that the character’s slow dawning will come too late. Despite that, the book is compulsively readable and because of its brevity, I had no trouble reading it in one sitting. I did feel as though the book was rushed through, though, and the writing didn’t live up to Steele’s usual quality.This book covers some familiar ground for me, as it was a hot topic for shows like Law & Order and thriller/ suspense novels, especially during the late 1990s and early 2000s. However, this specific topic seems to be cropping up again with ever increasing regularity. This is the third book in the past year I’ve read with a similar plot.Still, the subject matter is absolutely riveting and is one that often leaves me feeling conflicted. I felt queasy and horrified, but also found that the circumstances in this novel made me take a harder look at the psychology surrounding the issue at hand.Overall, this book is effective and suspenseful, thought-provoking and sad, even though I was not as shocked by it as other readers might be. The material is not new for me, but despite that, it was a compelling enough story, and I’m still glad I read it. However, it didn’t satisfy my craving for one of Steele’s traditional storylines. So, I’m off to pick another one her books- maybe an older one, this time.3.5 stars
    • 5/5
      This was a great novel about Munchausen by proxy. I have seen a case of this and it is very hard to prove and very, very sad for the child.
    • 5/5
      The Dark Side by Danielle SteelStory of a woman who grows up to be just like her mother. the hero, the one who wouldn't leave the very sick daughter at any cost.She is now raising her own child but the child is very sickly and the ER nurses know them by name. She has rules and goes through many nanny's so she can work at her non profit that will help a lot of others who've been abused.Her husband knows her back story and can't understand why she just won't put up fences so the daughter won't wonder the house and stairs and get hurt.She is very over active and wants rules for everything.Things go drastically wrong for the little girl, always in the hospital and mother jumps to conclusions about aches and pains.Mother in law figures something out as to her profession and tells her son and he finds it's spot on...He confides in the primary pediatrician and she gets the ball rolling. What a sad story.So heartbreaking and you hope they get to her in time...I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).
    • 4/5
      The Dark Side is darker than Danielle Steel’s other novels, but it still contains her unique and engaging writing style. The Dark Side is a fascinating story that quickly pulled me in and had me staying up late to finish it. The book is well-written with a good flow and steady pacing. I like that the story is written in the third person. Zoe Morgan is a developed character, though, not likeable. Her childhood shapes her whole life. Zoe becomes an overachiever determined to excel at everything she does and that includes motherhood. I like how the story gradually evolves as you move through the book. The Dark Side deals with a topic that is rarely addressed and is very hard to prove (I do not want to say too much and spoil it for you). It is an emotional story that will touch the heart of parents. The Dark Side is a psychological suspense that will linger in your mind long after you finish it.