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Book Reviews of The Devil You Know

The Devil You Know
The Devil You Know
Author: Louise Bagshawe
ISBN-13: 9780312994778
ISBN-10: 031299477X
Publication Date: 12/28/2004
Pages: 560
Rating:
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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3.8 stars, based on 13 ratings
Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks
Book Type: Paperback
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JanieK avatar reviewed The Devil You Know on + 54 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
I couldn't put it down...I like the way this author develops her characters with so much detail. This book is written in the format of back and forth to each women's story, in case you don't like that. It doesn't bother me at all, BUT I would get wrapped up in one particular character and just have to skip to all her chapters...not the way the author meant the reader to read it, of course. Didn't matter at all though because once they all began to merge I read straight through and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Very entertaining story.
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Helpful Score: 1
This book was ok, just too predictible for my taste. Three identical twin girls are separated at birth and they all go on to be incredibly famous/successful/rich in their chosen fields. Naturally! They meet up by accident and find out the truth behind their separation and vow to right the wrongs.

The author wrote of a lot hard rock bands from the 80's but she needed to do a bit more research. There were some errors in her references which really annoyed me on a personal level, but didn't really detract from the story. A LOT of product/designer name-dropping that made me wonder if the author got a kickback from the companies for multiple mentions. Overall, a great way to lose yourself in the fantasy of poor little girls growing up to be incredibly rich AND beautiful women. Not very original, I'll admit, but the writer still drew me in and made me want to find out what happened next. If you enjoy "trashy novels" (not necessarily a bad thing!)then this would be for you!
Li-li avatar reviewed The Devil You Know on + 10 more book reviews
Quick and witty. A great story that keeps getting better. Jumps from one sister to another every few chapters, it would always take me a minute to figure out which sister I was reading about. First I've read by this author and it has me looking for more.
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I loved this book! Of course it's unrealistic, it's fiction. I like to think of these kinds of books as "junk food for the mind" - juicy and delicious! This was the first Louise Bagshawe book that I have read. I like her writing style and can't wait to read more of her books.
Maya33 avatar reviewed The Devil You Know on + 225 more book reviews
the story of three smart,courageous and gorgeous women- Rose, Poppy and Daisy who explore their dreams in three separate cities, are united to seek revenge against an injustice and betrayal the stole the heritage of three baby sisters. Very uplifting and inspiring.
ladyshortyg avatar reviewed The Devil You Know on + 33 more book reviews
this is a story about ttiplet sisters separated at birth . how they where raised and the struggles they have gone thru. its an excellant read
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this was a fun book to read. Great for a summer beach read.
flyinggems avatar reviewed The Devil You Know on + 451 more book reviews
This book has been sitting in my closet for years. It looked good but there was always another book that I wanted to read more. I finally had a break from my favorite authors and decided to give this one a chance. I wish I had picked it up sooner. It was well written and kept me wanting to read more. I liked the characters right away and the story was interesting. I thought more thought could have gone into the ending and not rush it in 50 pages.

I would like to tell you about the book, but I had no clue what it was about and I felt it captivated me more. I think if I knew about certain things I would have kept looking for it to happen and not enjoyed the story from the beginning. The book is about family and revenge.
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New York...Smart, sexy Rose Fiorello grows up poor with nothing but a blistering hatred of Rothstein Realty, the developer that crushed her father's business...and a shocking plan to get even.

Los Angeles...Pampered society princess Poppy Allen wants to escape the smothering cocoon of her parents' privileged life to embrace the excitement of becoming a rock star...or rock star maker.

London...Plump, bullied Daisy Markham devours trashy bestsellers to escape her misery at boarding school...until she discovers that writing them can bring the acceptance - and man - she secretly desires.

But as each of these gutsy women goes after her dreams, a brutal act committed long ago will suddenly explode their worlds - revealing the betrayal that stole the heritage of three baby girls...uniting them now with one common passion: revenge.