A Fool's Paradise

By Nancy Flowers Wilson

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0970819102
• ISBN13: 9780970819109
• Release Date: March 2001
• Publisher: Flowers in Bloom Pub
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.8" x 0.8" x 5.0"

Customer Reviews

A Fool's Paradise -- A MUST READ!!

I just finished reading "A Foool's Paradise," and I enjoyed every moment of it. I could barely put the book down because I was so eager to find out what happened next. I was particularly impressed with Nancy Flowers Wilson's development of the plot and the characters in such a real life fashion. I felt like the characters were real people who I knew personally. The trials and tribulations that they each faced in their lives were so real that I had to remind myself that this was a fictional story. I became so involved in the lives of Anne Marie and Colleen that I felt like they were my friends. As a result, I was annoyed with some of the other characters for not treating them well. I was very angry with Ms. Margaret for being such an evil person and not thinking about how her behavior was affecting her daughter, but I also felt sorry for her because she had lived such a miserable life. I was infuriated by Anne Marie's mother and sister for being too jealous and narrow-minded to be proud of Anne Marie's successes. I was totally outdone with Donovan for not being man enough to allow the woman the he loved to be a woman and make her own decisions. I truly felt that Anne Marie would have been able to travel overseas to pursue her dreams AND be a good a wife and mother, but Donovan did not have enough faith in her. I absolutely loved Mr. Miller and Mr. Saunders for being such wonderful men. They were great role models who knew that part of being a man is being sensitive, caring and a role model for his children. I was moved by the way Mrs. Wilson developed their characters to capture that without sacrificing their manhood.I thought that the closing of the book was excellent. She tied up all of the loose ends and left enough room for a sequel if she chooses to go that route. When I finished reading the book, I felt extremely satisfied.I am eagerly awaiting future works by Nancy Flowers Wilson!

I just went to the islands and didn't spend a DIME!!!!

Wilson sent me on an all expense paid vacation that included scenery, exitement, suspense, love and relaxation. A Fool's Paradise was fun to read. I was captured from the very first page. I felt like I knew each charater personally and that I had engaged in conversation with each one. Every person in the book was developed so well. The story and the way it was told seemed so real I wanted to pick up the phone and chastise Donovan; or e-mail Anne-Marie words of encouragement; I wanted to help Nadine get on the right track. Wilson really made me get involved with her characters and want to know how their lives progressed. I am really surprised that this is a first novel for her. I am an avid reader and I can honestly say this is one of the best books that I have read. I have recommended this book to many others and those people are thanking me for it! Like any other vacation, this book excites, engages and leaves you anxiously awaiting the next! (Which I hope is coming really soon!) I am a new fan for life!!!!

Real Life Drama

What I enjoyed about A Fool's Paradise is that the scenes presented within the story were not exagerated. The characters in the book are "real" and so are the adult situations. While I was in the first chapter I found myself on the island of Jamaica and really feeling the atmosphere from the words that Nancy Flowers Wilson presented.I noted that the 4 main men in the story were not stereotypical in their actions. All of them were hard working and very expressive when it came to their feelings. I was impressed by the father/son relationship of Mr. Miller and Donovan; how they had open lines of communication, how they discussed love and relationships, and how they worked the family business.However, I fell in love with Star's best friend, Colleen. One thing to note about a novel with good writing is that each character will have enough depth to have potential for their own novel. Nancy Flowers Wilson had me really taken away by this character and the way she kept a secret or two from her best friend, how she sought a living away from her comfort zone, and how she learned to express and be herself - all being done with the objective to gain independence.No, all good stories do not have to have a sequal. Nevertheless, it would be quite interesting to find out what happens to Star in her new journey, Donovan in his new understanding, and Colleen in her new roles as independent woman and daughter.

Don't sleep on this Island novel!

Where do I begin???? This first novel of Nancy Flowers-Wilson should not be taken lightly. Not only was it a page turner from front to back, but it made you feel like you were really there. You could almost reach out and touch the characters as she made you feel exactly what they were feeling. The descriptions were so for real that I could even begin to see the characters. In no way was I ready for the ending that was in store, so please have a box of Kleenex handy as things can get very emotional. Being of the Jamaican decent, this book really took me home, and for those who are not from the Island, you too will feel what it is like there, and will be able to relate in many different ways. The author has to eventually give us a part II to this in the near future. Good work Mrs. Flowers-Wilson, I can't wait for the next one.

I couldn't put the book down!

This was a wonderful coming of age story. I particularly loved the charachters and the bonds they shared as friends. The recurring themes of mother daughter relationships, sibling rivalry and lovers quarrels clearly depict realites that exist for many. You will find a bit of yourself in this novel.This is definitely a page turner and you simply can't wait to get to the ending. You may find yourself rooting for the characters and then changing your opinion of others midstream. Nancy Wilson Flowers definitely leaves you with the desire for a sequel.A must read!