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Matters of Chance (Paperback)

by Haien Jeannette (Author)
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  • Paperback: 448 pages
  • Publisher: SOS Free Stock; Reprint edition (Oct 1998)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0060929529
  • ISBN-13: 978-0060929527
  • Product Dimensions: 20.1 x 13.5 x 2.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 3,408,129 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2.0 out of 5 stars A disappointment, 18 Jan 1999
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This review is from: Matters of Chance: A Novel (Hardcover)
My book club read Haien's THE ALL OF IT and loved it. I was looking forward to another excellent book, but I was very disappointed. I didn't connect with any of the characters and I especially didn't care for the wartime descriptions; they didn't seem realistic. The twins were not characterized well; I didn't feel I knew them. Too much time passed, too quickly for any real feelings to develop. I have to admit I just skimmed the last half of the book to see what the big mystery re: the twins was. And that was anticlimatic. I liked the first novel so much better. It hardly seems to be the same author.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Matters of Chance would make a good tv movie of the week., 1 Jul 1998
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This review is from: Matters of Chance: A Novel (Hardcover)
This book had an excellent beginning, filled with promise but quickly devolved into predictability. Most affecting section was the main character's wartime experiences. There was some expectation that, once home, some dramatic conflict would start, since he was changed by his wartime exploits. Instead, we are subjected to a relentless onslought of perfect people who always do the right, noble thing. Bits of historic arcana are sprinkled in for some odd reason -- perhaps to remind us that there is a real world out there. Subjects such as homosexuality, adoption, adultery are all reacted to with grace and equanimity. Isn't pretty to think so. I don't have a problem with noble and uplifting characters -- but there has to some bad guys, if for no other reason than texture!
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4.0 out of 5 stars wonderfully written story of a man's life and lovesOf, 10 May 1998
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This review is from: Matters of Chance: A Novel (Hardcover)
Of the many new books I have read recently, I enjoyed this one the most. Ms. Haien writes well and captures the sincerity and decentness of her main character Morgan. His love for his wife and adopted daughters and the progression of his life through many stages lead the reader through every page. The veiled nature of the older woman whom he befriends lends a richness to the story and the plot twist near the end is unexpected. I have not read others of Ms. Haien's work, but I expect to as a result of the pleasure I received from this work.smh
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