Helpful Score: 1
I enjoyed reading The Numbers Game by Danielle Steel. I have been reading Danielle Steel's novels since I was a tween and I look forward to each new book (so does my sister). I found it well-written with steady pacing and realistic characters. It was easy to read, and I quickly devoured it. The book has strong female characters which I appreciate. It provides good role models and gives the reader a new perspective on age (is 50 old or is it just a number). I like that it shows everyday life for a family of five living in Greenwich, Connecticut. Eileen and Paul married when she found herself pregnant after college. It is not a passionate marriage, but they have been happy or so Eileen thought. Paul ends up having an affair with a younger woman and it forever changes their lives. It not only affects Eileen and Paul but their three children. It also changes the mistress's life and that of her family. I like that the novel is realistic and uplifting. We see that are age is just a number. You are never too hold to make a change or try something new. You can be old at 39 or be a spry 92 year old. My favorite saying from The Numbers Game is, âYou can feel too old at any age, if you let yourself. You are never too old or too young for anything, you're just the right age. It's all a numbers game invented to frighten you.â We are living in different times where you do not have to do what is expected as we see in The Numbers Game. One of my favorite characters was Olivia's grandmother. She is an artist who is lively at 92. I liked her attitude and gumption. I thought The Numbers Game was an uplifting, feel-good story. I look forward to reading Danielle Steel's next creation.
I agree with Kristina's review. Danielle Steel books are for the most part contemporary with up to the date issues. She makes you think and the stories are quick and easy to read. You don't have to think or concentrate on the characters. You can just enjoy the book and the story. That's why I like them so much. Look forward to her next book.
