Nothing Lasts Forever

by Sidney Sheldon

Book Overview

Racing from the life-and-death decisions of a big San Francisco hospital to the tension-packed fireworks of a murder trial, this story lays bare the ambitions and fears of healers and killers, lovers... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0688084915
• ISBN13: 9780688084912
• Release Date: January 1994
• Publisher: William Morrow & Company
• Length: 398 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.6" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

A High-Speed, Twisting Journey

Many critics have blasted Sidney's Sheldon's recent books as being sub-par, as we've come to expect so much from this great writer. Written in 1994, Nothing Lasts Forever takes the reader on a roller coaster ride that will leave you a little dizzy and completely fooled by the ending, which is one of the reasons most critics who have recently criticized Sheldon agree that this is one of his all-time best! Three roommates, who just happen to be young, female doctors, are featured in Nothing Lasts Forever. The various aspects of their lives unfold before us - their hopes, dreams, fears, loves, ambitions, and their mistakes in life. We see what they endured as interns and see the daily rigors of life as a doctor in a large San Francisco hospital. The decisions made on the spur of the moment, only to be later dissected and examined by each of the doctors to verify in their own minds if they made the right decision. It's an interesting concept of young doctors not always being sure of their choices, but having to live with those conclusions. And what happens when faced with a dire situation - do you stick with your moral values and beliefs or do you euthanatize to prevent suffering? And if not you - who would? Not only are we given glimpses at the insights of these three, but also we're allowed to feel like you're part of their lives - a friend or neighbor perhaps. Sheldon builds a relationship not only between the three main characters, but involves the reader in the formula as well. You'll become emotionally engaged while reading about the doctors' everyday lives. The decisions and moral beliefs are all brought out in a courtroom when one of the doctors is accused of killing her patient for monetary purposes. Sounds plausible, but did she commit the crime? And every aspect of each of the three women's lives are brought out and inspected to try and solve the murder. Many surprises await! Nothing Lasts Forever has been dubbed a "thriller of suspense" and rightly so. It will grab you from the beginning and not let go until you read the very last page. The plot is extremely well engineered and the writing is superb! Sidney Sheldon mixes humor, wit and intrigue with the perfect blend to entice even the most ardent critic. There are so many twists and turns in this high-speed page-turner that I'd warn the reader to hold on tightly. You won't want to put it down, so it should come with a warning that you may miss sleep in order to finish Nothing Lasts Forever. I'd highly recommend it if you're ready for a wild reading journey!

A Great Read

Mind-boggling. That is the only way to describe the way Sidney Sheldon writes. He has a way of letting you into each characters mind, or so you think. This novel is an extraordinary novel, and just one of his many. Sheldon has a way of portraying each character to the point of expertise. While reading, reality and fiction mesh together. Sheldon brings the doctors to life. Each doctors past and future, could relate to any human's life and struggles. This makes it easy for any reader to become comfortable with the characters. Another part of Sheldon's writing that captivates his readers are his plot twists. Nothing Lasts Forever may seem easy to figure out, but at that moment of knowing, a new element is thrown in, changing assumptions made before. Keeping his readers on edge, is one of his writings best attributes. Lastly, his stories are well written. This book is understandable, yet intelligent. The preface sets the tone, and as the story proceeds, questions are answered and truths are revealed. There is a specific order throughout this book, and though it may not be visible at first, in the end everything falls right into place. Sydney Sheldon is a superb writer, who I would recommend to anyone. The lifelike characters, twists and turns, and the overall stature of the book, makes it a page-turner that cannot be put down. I enjoyed this book immensely, and am looking forward to reading more of his work.

FLAWLESS - that's the best concept for this book!

Sidney Sheldon is not the same anymore. His latest books are not up to his real standard. That's not what happens with this 1994 wonderful book, though. The plot, wonderfully conceived, is a real thriller of suspense. The characters, the very well-developed three main characters, are just as funny and smart as your best friend. And actually this is the kind of feeling you get from the three doctors you have the chance to meet on this book. From beginning to end, Sidney Sheldon hooks you until the very end! That's the kind of book you read, read, read and want it never to end, and, when it does, you miss a lot the places and people you've met. It's the kind of story that remains on your mind for many years. The kind of book you tell everyone to read, and that everyone just can't help but read and adore. That's what you feel when you read the books by Sidney Sheldon. And that one is one of his best works! Marco Aurelio.

Capturing from the beginning to the end..

Normally this is not my type of book, but as I started to read it I could not put it down. It takes back in time to where life begins. . Meeting new people, and the excitement of who may be your room mates. Living in a large city and working in a hospital where there is activity and long hours with no end. Paige is studying to be a doctor. While motivated from the start she slowly meets intimitation. . As in real life the unexpected seems to interfere with her dream and she begins to have doubts about her becoming a doctor. Her new friends and colleagues are for her, but negative criticism from her professor causes her have second thoughts on the profession she chose. Some are in this profession for money and and fame, where others are in for humanity. But things change for one of her room mates because of romance, love, obligation, selfishsness, and greed. Greed leads to murder and to the innocent justice isn't served as it should be. However, in the end justice is served, dreams come true, and life goes on with love and happiness. You may relate to this novel as to your own dreams and profession . I enjoyed this book, and recommend it to anyone with a dream for a future. We can make plans and follow our dreams and with not knowing our fate in life, things may change for reasons God only knows.

A brilliant novel from a brilliant writer......

An unputdownable book about 3 doctors' struggles and aspirations, achievements and downfalls, Nothing Lasts Forever is Sheldon's greatest one yet. With exceptionally plausible characters, the intriguing story races from O.R.'s to courtrooms. Once again the author proves to be in a class of his own.