Mirror Image - Danielle Steel

This has to be the most different Danielle book that I ever read. It also happens to be one of her best books- and I would put this down to the raw emotion that is depicted in the story. I have to say that the book cover is perfectly suited for the story: An optical illusion artwork that can depict the profile of two women. Usually I just open the book and dive straight into the story but it that case, I particularly admired the book cover and at that point, I had no idea to what extent the cover would enhance the plot as a whole! PLOT: The story is about the lives of two identical twin sisters, Olivia and Viola. One is wild and reckless, while ...  Read the complete review

The year is 1912 and the story is based around two sisters, Olivia and Victoria. These are no ordinary sister though, they are twins and identical at that. Their mother died during childbirth and they live with their father and live a very wealthy life. From the outside, Victoria and Olivia look identical and not even their own father can tell them apart. On the inside though, they are both very different indeed. Olivia is the typical woman of her time. She is quite happy running the house for her father and carrying out his wishes. Victoria is the complete opposite. She smokes and she has even taught her herself to drive which is not what is expected ...  Read the complete review

I enjoyed reading this book, its about identical twins and being an identical twin myself I could empathise with it. This books looks at the relationship between twins, the constant guessing and people asking which one they were. It looks at the bond between the two sisters –Olivia and Victoria Henderson. Its quite a mysterious bond, playful and unique. They share their ups and downs. The twins are quite opposite-ones a free spirited person wanting to change the world the other more caring, wanting to visit the war torn parts of Europe. It’s a really good read and has a excellent ending. You actually feel sorry for them but you ...  Read the complete review

If you are expecting a formulaic Danielle Steele book, then think again. Mirror Image is set in a bygone day, but not one that the reader cannot empathise with, and the two characters, twins Victoria and Olivia Henderson, start to differentiate themselves from the opening pages. We meet Olivia, she is a homebody, happy to clean and help cook, and generally look after their aging father. She has no dreams of equal rights for women, as does Victoria, but she feels that the woman's place is in the home. Victoria, from the outset, seems to be headstrong, tempestuous and eager to look for trouble. She has no such desire to be tied down, not by ...  Read the complete review

I first read this book when I was 13. I found it very interesting and moving (I was crying by the end) but possibly a bit too deep for someone so young. It starts off like a one of these aristocrat stories about really rich, beautiful women who live a life of luxury with two houses and loads of servants, but as the story progresses it turns out to be a very moving story of love and friendship with additional bits about the world around e.g. the first world war, suffrage etc. Although it seems that life goes too badly for just two people and also that it is a bit far-fetched in parts, it is quite true to life and will bring out the sensitive, emotional side of everyone ...  Read the complete review