I
haven't read a Danielle Steel for a while, so I really enjoyed this one
and it reminded me why I like and admire her story telling.
I
love stories with historical reference because it gives the plot
credibility. Some people argue that this will then age the novel, but I
disagree, especially when it's such a momentous occasion in history;
something that shook the World - like the sinking of the Titanic.
Something
I always struggle with when writing a story that will span many years,
is how to go from year to year in the plot without ruining the ebb and
flow. Steel does this effortlessly. The transitions are smooth and you
don't feel you are missing out on something that should've been written,
and wasn't.
I also love stories that centre around one family
and how all the generations cope with whatever trials and tribulations
are put before them. Courage and survival are excellent themes for a
novel, as they spur you to keep turning the pages, as you will the
protagonist on. Edwina is just that.
