An Ocean Apart
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An Ocean Apart
by Authors:
Robin Pilcher
Released: 01 November, 1999
ISBN: 0312971842
Mass Market Paperback
Sales Rank: 59,972
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Customer Review #1:
I was pleasantly surprised!
I was personally reluctant to purchase this book, because I felt as though Mr. Pilcher might be capitalizing on his mothers very good name. However, a friend and fellow Rosamund Pilcher fan insisted that I give it a try. I was delighted to find that Robin has talent in his own right. It was in fact difficult at times to differentiate his writing with his mothers but, the gift obviously runs in the family. The book was a comforting read, with pleasant characters. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I am looking forward to Robins next book. Mr. Pilcher, well done.
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Customer Review #2:
 A disappointment
As a long time fan of Rosamund Pilcher, I eagerly awaited this new book by her son/heir apparent. Unfortunately An Ocean Apart is not up to snuff. The beginning starts out promising enough, but the story of Davids recovery in America soon bogs down into a predictable mush -- trite characters such as the son "Benji" and the black housekeeper show David the way back to his heart. The unfulfilled mother with the erring husband completes the roster of American stereotypes. To say the ending is predictable is, "erm", an understatement.
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Customer Review #3:
 What a dreary book
On second reading, I found this book to be awful. The characters are cardboard cut-outs made to fit different stage sets Mr. Pilcher has devised. There may be people like these characters in the real world, but I dont want to meet most of them. The main character is a feeble fool who neglects his elderly parents and his children, and causes the premature death of his father, whilst pandering to the neglected child of a foolish woman thousands of miles away. Its ridiculous. Save your money, get it from the library. Sorry, Amazon.
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