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adelebritton71's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
gracierie's review against another edition
4.0
LOVED this one. I happened to read it during a time when dealing with loss was evident in my life, too. Definitely hard to put down - I finished it in a day :-) Hope is something that is hard to maintain sometimes - but so worthwhile!
joziescozylibrary's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
The first half of this book had me crying like a baby! Danielle Steel's books always hit me hard, but she never disappoints with a happy ending.
The House on Hope Street follows Liz as she learns to live with grief. It was Christmas morning when she suddenly and tragically lost her husband, Jack. He was not only her husband but also the father of their five children and her law firm partner. Over the next year, we follow Liz as she fills both her and Jack's roles in parenting and in her career. Liz's eldest son, Peter, lands himself in the hospital after a terrifying accident, where Liz meets her son's new doctor, Bill Webster, whom Liz may learn to love again with time.
I always love a Danielle Steel book. The subjects that she touches are serious, but in the end, we have a happily ever after that will warm your heart. What I love about this book is how grief is approached. Grief is never a one size fits all. Liz receives advice and suggestions on what she should be doing to heal. She should donate his clothing, she should start dating immediately, she shouldn't start dating, she should close her law firm, she should hire a law partner. While her friends and family mean well, Liz knows that she needs to take one step at a time and do what feels right to her.
This is a fast-paced and short novel. The story takes place over the first year of their loss. At times, it felt repetitive because of how certain things stayed the same over that period of time.
If you enjoy a good cry sometimes and Danielle Steel's writing style, you have to read The House on Hope Street.
christmas • contemporary romance • drama • family • grief
The House on Hope Street follows Liz as she learns to live with grief. It was Christmas morning when she suddenly and tragically lost her husband, Jack. He was not only her husband but also the father of their five children and her law firm partner. Over the next year, we follow Liz as she fills both her and Jack's roles in parenting and in her career. Liz's eldest son, Peter, lands himself in the hospital after a terrifying accident, where Liz meets her son's new doctor, Bill Webster, whom Liz may learn to love again with time.
I always love a Danielle Steel book. The subjects that she touches are serious, but in the end, we have a happily ever after that will warm your heart. What I love about this book is how grief is approached. Grief is never a one size fits all. Liz receives advice and suggestions on what she should be doing to heal. She should donate his clothing, she should start dating immediately, she shouldn't start dating, she should close her law firm, she should hire a law partner. While her friends and family mean well, Liz knows that she needs to take one step at a time and do what feels right to her.
This is a fast-paced and short novel. The story takes place over the first year of their loss. At times, it felt repetitive because of how certain things stayed the same over that period of time.
If you enjoy a good cry sometimes and Danielle Steel's writing style, you have to read The House on Hope Street.
christmas • contemporary romance • drama • family • grief
tcole7's review against another edition
5.0
This book breaks your heart, but it is so worth the read.
maryymbabazi's review against another edition
4.0
I read this in school and cried so badly at the first part I couldn’t even finish it properly loved this book
caylincarmichael's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
I am a Danielle Steel fan but this one fell flat for me
_bobatea_'s review against another edition
It was bland😓
I liked it, I think I just need to be in a different head space when reading this book.
I liked it, I think I just need to be in a different head space when reading this book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
jbarr5's review against another edition
4.0
The House on Hope Street by Danielle Steel
Liz and Jack are married and work together at their law firm, handling divorces. They compliment one another in their work and home lifes.
They have 2 older children and a younger boy who is handicapped. One Christmas day Jack heads back to work to handle a domestic case and meets with the ex husband as he shoots his wife and then Jack.
Liz is devastated but manages to keep things going for the kids year after year. One summer Peter-the oldest gets seriously hurt and ends up in the hospital that leads Liz to stay overnight many times to be with him.
His doctor Bill is a miracle worker and they talk at times during Peter's stay. She decides to put on a memorial day party when Peter comes home and it's a success although she's not forgotten about Jack.
4 star rating
Liz and Jack are married and work together at their law firm, handling divorces. They compliment one another in their work and home lifes.
They have 2 older children and a younger boy who is handicapped. One Christmas day Jack heads back to work to handle a domestic case and meets with the ex husband as he shoots his wife and then Jack.
Liz is devastated but manages to keep things going for the kids year after year. One summer Peter-the oldest gets seriously hurt and ends up in the hospital that leads Liz to stay overnight many times to be with him.
His doctor Bill is a miracle worker and they talk at times during Peter's stay. She decides to put on a memorial day party when Peter comes home and it's a success although she's not forgotten about Jack.
4 star rating
anneenichole's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0