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Customer Reviews of Johnny Angel

An OK book
To be honest, I was pretty let down by this book. I've read many of Danielle Steel's other works, including the book she wrote about her Son, Nick Traina, to which I thought this book would be related. Unfortunately I was wrong in that assumption. Reading her other works I've been privy to her writing style and have enjoyed it very much. Although this book was a quick read - I too finished it in less than a day - I was disappointed in the lack of character and plot development. It seemed like there were many opportunities for her to elaborate during certain parts of the story, yet she didn't.
I did like the story line, and it definitely was emotionally moving. However, for someone looking for a well developed story line and more detailed writing, you may want to look elsewhere.

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What I Think Of Johnny Angel......
What I think of the book, Johnny Angel, is that is a great book because even though it wasn't a realistic book I still loved it. In this book you can celebrate life, death, a little boy speaking, a family's love for someone loss, and so much more. The book is happy at times and sad at times, and sometimes it will make you want to laugh or just cry your eyes out. This was the first Danielle Steel book that I have ever read, but after reading it I would have to say that I will read more books that she has written. I would say it deals with the problems that any family suffering a loss would go through; a mother and father dealing with a loss of a son, brothers and sisters dealing with a of a loss of a sibling, and a girlfriend or boyfriend going through the loss of a significant other. Personally I think it is a great book to read if you're dealing with a loss of your own. Since I read this book while I was going through a loss of my own I think it helped relate to the book a little bit more and also helped me get through my loss.
In this story the beloved, athletic, and smart Johnny Peterson gets into a car on with his girlfriend, Becky; and in an effort to save everyone else in the car he swerves so he is the only one hit. Johnny is the only one killed. His mother and Becky are devastated when they find out, his father becomes a drunk, his mute brother gets worse, and his sister is fighting for even more attention. Alice Peterson, his mother, had gotten sick from starving herself and had to go into the hospital where all of a sudden she starts to see and speak with an angel, its Johnny. He helps her get back on track in life, so she can help him help the family. Then he appears to his mute brother, Bobby, and helps him be comfortable around people and also talk. Johnny helps his father, Jim, stop drinking and with his job; and helps his sister, Charlotte get the attention of her parents, mainly her father. She helps Becky move on from him and find someone else for her to love. But, most of all he lets the people who cared for him the most forget about him.

By: Hannah D.

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Somewhat disappointing! What happened Danielle?
I really am a big fan of most of Danielle Steel's body of work. I've read the vast majority of her books - purchased and listened to many of them as audio books...and even seen the ones that have been made into movies. This was pretty disappointing! I had purchased "Dating Game" the same time I got "Johnny Angel". "Dating Game" was everthing that "Johnny Angel" wasn't! The book was thin in every way - the story line and the characters were lacking...and the whole thing reminded me of a beefed up short story. Hardly worth the $7.50 I paid for the paper back! Also, the entire time I was reading it, I felt like someone was pulling my leg. It was somewhat entertaining - but I certainly would never be interested in re-reading it - which I often do with her other works! It has the same silly fantasy of "The Klone". I guess every once in awhile Ms Steel blows a mind fuse! Hopefully, she'll get back on track with the next book! Let's keep our fingers crossed!