The Dark Side by Danielle Steel
Release: August 27th 2019
Format: EBook
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Source: Amazon
The Dark Side Synopsis:
In her new novel, Danielle Steel tells a riveting story of the dark side of motherhood.
Zoe Morgan’s grew up by her younger sister’s tragic illness. She watched as her parents dedicated themselves completely to her final days and then divorced. As a young woman driven by these painful memories, Zoe sets the bar high for herself, studying hard and pursuing a career in the nonprofit world, where her deep compassion for 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 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.
Review:
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The story starts off in full swing where we learn about Zoe’s life, but slows down once she gets married. It then moves in a slow pace but again picks up on the second half where we find out what is actually happening. What I really liked about the story is how the author highlights an disorder that I had no idea that existed. It is always interesting reading a book where you learn something new in the psychological field. The characters are complex and well-written. I really liked Zoe as the main character as she is very complex and you don’t know how she will react to the situation.
There are only two problem areas for me in the story. Firstly, I thought the climax was flat and disappointing for all the buildup that happens. Secondly, I did not care for the sudden romance that happens in the last page of the story. I thought it was unnecessary and didn’t make much sense. But surprisingly, I enjoyed reading the Dark Side, and a Danielle Steel novel after a long time!
