Helpful Score: 4
First, it must be stated that the author of this book is Tilly Bagshawe. She is writing a sequel to Sidney Sheldon's "Master of the Game". The saga of the infamous Blackwell family is continued with a new generation, Kate Blackwell's granddaughter Lexi Templeton and grandson Max Webster.
I found this story to be pleasantly entertaining, but it did not capture my attention to the point of not being able to set it aside for a day or two. The plot was a typical power struggle between two spoiled rich kids who scheme and connive, at all costs, to get control of the family company, Kruger-Brent. There is romance, intrigue, betrayal, hatred, sex, love and passion - all the ingredients to make for a riveting story, but it falls somewhat short of that mark.
While enjoyable, the story at times becomes too predictable and not convincing in the details. I did not find myself identifying with any of the characters or rooting for their success. Instead, I was thinking, "who would do that in real life?"
I would recommend this as a good, but not great read, especially if you've read previous books by either of these two authors.
I found this story to be pleasantly entertaining, but it did not capture my attention to the point of not being able to set it aside for a day or two. The plot was a typical power struggle between two spoiled rich kids who scheme and connive, at all costs, to get control of the family company, Kruger-Brent. There is romance, intrigue, betrayal, hatred, sex, love and passion - all the ingredients to make for a riveting story, but it falls somewhat short of that mark.
While enjoyable, the story at times becomes too predictable and not convincing in the details. I did not find myself identifying with any of the characters or rooting for their success. Instead, I was thinking, "who would do that in real life?"
I would recommend this as a good, but not great read, especially if you've read previous books by either of these two authors.
Helpful Score: 1
This book sort of picks up where "Master of the Game" left off. Adding about 10 years later. It was good, but even if I didn't know it wasn't Sidney Sheldon I would question if he wrote it (I've read most of his books and am a loyal fan). But Tilly Bagshawe did a good job in capturing the drama and suspense found in Master of the Game. But I still felt there was something missing. It was a good read though and I would recommend it.
This was poorly written and plotted book. It took to much of the story from the original and used then as plot devices. Was not worth the money or the time. DON'T READ!
In light of less than positive reviews submitted prior to my receipt of this book, I approached it with minimum expectations only to discover, much to my delight, that the members submitting these earlier reviews were, in my opinion dead wrong. Tilly Bagshawe has done an outstanding job carrying forth the legacy of her mentor, Sidney Sheldon. I found this book most entertaining and a very excellent read and would recommend it highly.
As one of Sidney Sheldon's biggest fans, I was excited to hear about this sequel to his dynamite saga, MASTER OF THE GAME.
I'm happy to say that I did enjoy MISTRESS OF THE GAME. It was a page-turner at times, following the shenanigans of the great Jamie McGregor's descendants, but overall, as another reviewer mentioned, it didn't quite hit the mark for me. There was lots of two-dimensional-ness about several of the characters and their actions. And lots of incestuous relations.
Lexi Templeton had big shoes to fill, and I found that I didn't like her very much, so I couldn't root for her as I did for her great-grandmother, Kate Blackwell, or great-great-grandfather, Jamie McGregor. The character I liked most was Gabe, a distant Scottish cousin of Lexi's.
As a die hard Sidney Sheldon fan, I'll still be looking forward to the next Sheldon book by Tilly Bagshawe.
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I'm happy to say that I did enjoy MISTRESS OF THE GAME. It was a page-turner at times, following the shenanigans of the great Jamie McGregor's descendants, but overall, as another reviewer mentioned, it didn't quite hit the mark for me. There was lots of two-dimensional-ness about several of the characters and their actions. And lots of incestuous relations.
Lexi Templeton had big shoes to fill, and I found that I didn't like her very much, so I couldn't root for her as I did for her great-grandmother, Kate Blackwell, or great-great-grandfather, Jamie McGregor. The character I liked most was Gabe, a distant Scottish cousin of Lexi's.
As a die hard Sidney Sheldon fan, I'll still be looking forward to the next Sheldon book by Tilly Bagshawe.
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