The Other Side of Midnight

by Sidney Sheldon
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Good Books rating 4.0
Thriller/Suspense
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  • ID: 11241
  • Added: 2026-03-05
  • Updated: 2026-04-11
  • Published: 1973-01-01
  • Formats: 1
  • Reviews: 3

THE OTHER SIDE OF MIDNIGHT is a thrilling novel that delves into the dark corners of human nature and the lengths people will go to for love and revenge. The story unfolds with a series of twists and turns that will keep readers guessing until the very end. /n/n The novel is set against the backdrop of a world where nothing is as it seems, and the characters are complex and multifaceted, each with their own secrets and motivations. The author's masterful storytelling and vivid descriptions bring the story to life, making it a must-read for fans of suspenseful fiction.

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FuldaPocalypse Fiction · 2019-10-14
engaging 4.00

This book is a 'gilded cheap thriller' with a lot of heart and intrigue. It stands out among other thrillers from the same period.

The reviewer describes this book as a 'gilded cheap thriller,' meaning it's a thrilling read with a lot of heart and intrigue. They appreciate how it stands out among other thrillers from the same period. The story is engaging and keeps the reader hooked, making it a worthwhile read for those who enjoy thrillers. The reviewer also notes that the book has a certain charm that makes it more than just a typical thriller.

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    This book is very much a cheap thriller at heart, but it's what I call a 'gilded cheap thriller'.

    Most of the other stuff from the period I have read is very much of its time, but this one stands out.

    It's a thrilling read with a lot of heart and intrigue.

That's What She Read · 2018-12-06
fantastic 4.50

The story is fantastic and gripping, with well-developed female characters that are portrayed with much ease and accuracy.

The reviewer praises the story for being fantastic and gripping, with well-developed female characters. They appreciate how the author portrays the inner selves of the women with much ease and accuracy. The story is engaging and keeps the reader hooked from start to finish. The reviewer also notes that the book is worth a read and will not let the reader down. The unique perspectives and the twists and turns in the plot make it a memorable read.

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    It is the story of two women, both born just after World War I.

    For much of the book, each chapter moves between what is going on with Catherine Alexander, a Greek beauty, and Noelle Page, a French woman.

    The story is fantastic, and we will be gripped to the very end.

Marion Hill · 2012-06-03
gripping 3.50

The novel has a soap-opera feel that might not appeal to all readers, but it's a gripping read once you start.

The reviewer notes that the novel has a soap-opera feel, which might turn off some readers, especially those who prefer literary fiction. However, they admit that once they started reading, they were hooked. The story is gripping and keeps the reader engaged throughout. The reviewer appreciates the unique characters and the twists and turns in the plot, making it a worthwhile read despite its soap-opera elements.

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    Sheldon's novel has a soap-opera feel to it and I know that will turn off most readers of literary fiction.

    But, I must admit when I started reading, I was hooked.

    The story is gripping and keeps the reader engaged throughout.

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