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The Philanthropist's Danse (2000)

by Paul Wornham(Favorite Author)

3.77 of 5 Votes: 3

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review 1: I went back and forth about reading this book which was intriguing me and finally broke down and bought it. I am so happy I did. Twelve people are brought together in a mansion to divide a huge fortune left by a man. among the people are his 3 legitimate children, one girl who is illegitimate but he recognizes her, plus various others, employees, friends, enemies, etc. I was drawn into this story from the beginning and the ending was great. I understand this is his first book. Hope he writes more. Recommended.
review 2: A fun and fast read that I couldn't put down. I love the premise of the book that is seemingly simple, but was quickly drawn past cold or friendly exteriors into each character's guarded secrets, hidden vulnerabilities, and basic humanity. The a... moreuthor does a great job drawing our own sympathies or judgments, often putting them in conflict with one other as we root for or against certain scenarios or characters. I found myself imagining or desiring certain outcomes only to change my mind as I learned more about characters as they learned more about each other. Like some of them, I was suspicious or unknowingly fell into certain stereotypes. The novel quickly drew me in as an involved 13th character in the book, vested not in the inheritance that I wouldn't get like the other characters, but equally vested in the outcome and emotional journey nonetheless. less

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