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A Perfect Stranger

Danielle Steel
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A Perfect Stranger

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1985

Book Brief

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Danielle Steel

A Perfect Stranger

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1985
Book Details
Pages

393

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

San Francisco • 1970s

Publication Year

1985

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

A Perfect Stranger by Danielle Steel follows the intertwined lives of a grieving man and a woman trapped in a loveless marriage. Their chance encounter leads them on a journey of unexpected love, testing boundaries and personal resilience while overcoming difficult circumstances. The story focuses on themes of love, loss, and personal transformation.

Romantic

Emotional

Mysterious

Reviews & Readership

4.2

16,495 ratings

75%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

A Perfect Stranger by Danielle Steel is praised for its emotionally engaging narrative and vivid character development, capturing readers with its romantic tension. However, some critics note predictable plot twists and formulaic elements often seen in Steel's work. Despite these criticisms, fans appreciate the book's escapism and heartfelt storytelling.

Who should read this

Who Should Read A Perfect Stranger?

Readers who enjoy A Perfect Stranger by Danielle Steel likely appreciate romantic dramas with elements of suspense. Fans of Steel's emotive storytelling and character-driven plots may also enjoy The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough and The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks, which offer similar themes of love and personal struggle.

4.2

16,495 ratings

75%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

393

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

San Francisco • 1970s

Publication Year

1985

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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