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The Other Side of Midnight (Midnight #1)

Sidney Sheldon
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The Other Side of Midnight (Midnight #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1975

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Sidney Sheldon

The Other Side of Midnight (Midnight #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1975
Book Details
Pages

462

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Paris, France • 1940s

Publication Year

1975

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Other Side of Midnight by Sidney Sheldon follows the intertwined lives of individuals involved in love, betrayal, and revenge across World War II and post-war periods. It explores themes of power, manipulation, and passion, illustrating the lengths to which people will go to fulfill their desires.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

53,925 ratings

71%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Other Side of Midnight by Sidney Sheldon intertwines romance, power, and betrayal in a gripping narrative. Readers praise its fast-paced plot and unexpected twists. However, some criticize its melodramatic tone and character clichés. Overall, it's a captivating but polarizing read that appeals to fans of dramatic thrillers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Other Side of Midnight (Midnight #1)?

A reader who enjoys suspenseful, fast-paced novels with intricate plots and complex characters would be captivated by The Other Side of Midnight by Sidney Sheldon. Fans of Judith Krantz's Scruples and Jackie Collins' Hollywood Wives would find similar pleasure in this glamorous yet dark narrative.

4.2

53,925 ratings

71%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

462

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Paris, France • 1940s

Publication Year

1975

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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