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 enlarge | Author: Marisa De Los Santos
Publisher: William Morrow
Category: Book
List Price: $24.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  49 reviews
Sales Rank: 4380
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 400
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 9 x 6 x 1.6
ISBN: 0061240273
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.6
EAN: 9780061240270
ASIN: 0061240273
Publication Date: April 1, 2008
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Condition: Ex library book. Binding weak at inside cover pages. No loose pages. Otherwise, a good, readable copy. Ships fast.
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 I Am in Love August 15, 2008
The writing in this book spoke to my heart. I love the author's writing style--it is warm, personal and poetic. I have always believed that writing is like painting with words and Marisa de los Santos does just that. Her descriptions are so vivid, whether she is writing about the love between a parent and a child or describing the picturesque suburban neighborhood she moves to. When I was immersed in this book, I felt transported to somewhere else. The author made me believe that the characters and the story were real and authentic. Nothing seemed contrived to me, and I grew to love all the characters, even Piper, who at first seems very shallow and superficial. The best part about the book is the way Marisa de los Santos weaves the lives of the characters together like a quilt, and gives you so much insight into their lives that you find yourself rooting for them as they grow and change, and deepen their love for their families and for each other. Cornelia is a fabulous character--very strong, warm, wise and witty--just the kind of person I would like to befriend in real life. The message of this book is fabulous--true love conquers all and connects us to each other. It explores the love between parents and children, siblings, neighbors, and friends who are so close they feel like family. My favorite story line is about Dev, a young teenage boy who is wise beyond his years and incredibly sweet. He is searching for his father who he has never met and who he believes left his mother before he was born. He befriends Cornelia and her "child of heart" Clare, and their lives intertwine and become richer because of the connections they form. I won't give away the surprise, but he finds more than what he is looking for and his heart grows as a result. My heart was touched by the beautiful story and I hope yours will be too.
Love Love... August 14, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
After I read "When Love Walked In" I knew immediately that I had to have this book. I never read what it was about, and to my surprise it was the continuing story! JOY! I've fallen completely in love this Authors writing. I hope so much that there will be another....
Another beautiful story written by one of our best rising stars. August 5, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
After reading Love Walked In I couldn't wait to refresh my love with the written words of De los Santos once more. Her character creation is on par with some of the greats in the industry and I must admit that the reappearance of Clare was a surprise (albeit a pleasant one) The book in most forms is a further extension of Teo and his wife Cornelia who left the bright lights of New York and moved to the more tranquil PA in an attempt to be closer to their upbringings (a quiet neighbor hood and white-picked fence) They both hope for the quiet life and make fitting in a top priority - until the character Piper crosses their path.
Piper in every meaning of the word is a conflicting character - the term love/hate fits in well with her. At first she appears to be the snobby neighbor bent on driving Cornelia crazy. That is, until her softer side is shone when we meet her critically ill friend Elizabeth with whom Piper acts as caretaker. Another character from the first book is Dev; most will remember this thirteen year old as the heart of her first book and once again plays the role. This young genius has the typical problems facing todays youth - a new school, a new town, and trying to fit in (which he does admirably)
Ms. De los Santos does a wonderful job bringing these complex characters together and forming a great plot driven story. This is a novel you don't want to miss and is a welcomed addition to any library. So treat yourself well and pick up this literary classic by one of the rising stars in literature.
Editor of the novel: Fates by Georgiou, Tino Fates (2nd Edition)
A Testament to Love of All Types August 3, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
An "I am a rock, I am an island" person, I am transformed by de los Santos' novels, stricken by the necessary sustenance of love's many shapes and aspiring to become more like Cornelia, while recognizing elements of my personality in each of the female characters.
As for the main character's joblessness, I see it as authorial choice. Including employment for Cornelia would only multiply the already large cast of characters. Instead, her occupation is to nearly always say and do the right thing, engage in endearing inward thoughts, and demonstrate comfort and ease with being true to herself. This may sound dull or improbable, but de los Santos has a knack with lovable characters whose faults only increase their value.
Piper fascinates me. I recognize her instinct to lash out and say cutting things, as well as clearly seeing how ugly sad it is to give in to such impulses. Her arc is more pronounced than any other character.
Elizabeth's storyline brought me to tears more than once. She also inspired and provided for Piper's welcome evolution.
Clare and Dev are wholly lovable wunderkinds, as are all male characters. Even Kyle is a sympathetic character, thanks to Piper.
Lake is intriguing, and though her character could be explored further, de los Santos deftly implies what we need to know, trusting we readers to understand her.
I was thrilled to recognize characters from the great, uplifting "Love Walked In," but do not think the two books are necessarily interdependent. Give yourself over to the competent Maria de los Santos, and give in to the emotions she delivers. You'll love life, and books, a little more for the experience.
Slow start, Powerful ending August 3, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
At first, I didn't like this book, not feeling connections with any of the three female lead characters. But as we are going to discuss it in a book club meeting, I stuck with it. Glad I did. By the end of the first third of the book, I found myself rooting for the character I initially liked the least. The author did a good job of breaking down her character flaws to reveal a real person who was caught up in the idea of living vs. actually really living. To achieve this goal, the character had to suffer a serious loss in her life, but that situation opens up new possibilities. For the other two women, their lives intertwine in a way I didn't expect yet is completely possible, once the pieces of a puzzle are put together. Sorry if I sound cryptic; I don't want to give away a surprise element that becomes known later in the story.
The supporting characters add a wonderful dimension to the plot, enabling it to move along at a good pace. In writing the chapters from different character's perspectives, the author lets the reader in on feelings and emotions otherwise held in reserve. She also expresses ideas in ways that are eloquent and accurate, when stepping back and thinking about what is on the page. Readers who want a bit more depth to their fiction will likely want to read this book.
Just finished the first book she wrote - and it is a prequel to this novel. Exquisite writing and I really got into the story. Recommend reading it first, as it will shed insight into the main characters.
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