The Power Trip

by Jackie Collins
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Good Books rating 3.17
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  • ID: 8858
  • Added: 2025-12-22
  • Updated: 2025-12-30
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  • Reviews: 3
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Family Choice Awards · 2025-12-22
enjoyable 4.00

The story is engaging and enjoyable, filled with themes of decadence, jealousy, and passion. It's a fast-paced read that keeps the reader hooked.

The reviewer found the story to be engaging and enjoyable, highlighting themes of decadence, jealousy, and passion. They appreciated the fast-paced nature of the narrative, which kept them hooked throughout. The combination of these elements makes for a thrilling read that is hard to put down. The reviewer also noted that the book is a great choice for those looking for a quick, entertaining read.

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    Yes, the story is engaging.

    And yes, it is enjoyable reading.

    Decadency, jealousy, conniving, cheating, love, passion, and excitement all combine in this book.

The Duane Wells · 2013-03-06
fun 4.00

The book is a great fun read, with Jackie Collins' signature style of rich and famous characters. The conversation and storytelling are engaging.

The reviewer enjoyed the book, noting that it is a great fun read. They appreciated Jackie Collins' signature style, which features rich and famous characters. The conversation and storytelling are engaging, making it a pleasant read. The reviewer also mentioned that the book is a great choice for those looking for a light, entertaining read.

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    In addition to being great fun, Jackie is also, as you might imagine, an amazing raconteur, so conversation has always been easy.

    And each time I read one of her books, I am transported to a world of glamour and intrigue.

    The Power Trip is no exception, and I found myself thoroughly enjoying the ride.

Paperback Swap · 2013-02-01
disappointing 1.50

The book got old fast and felt too long. The reviewer couldn't care less about the outcome.

The reviewer found the book to be repetitive and too long, with a story that got old fast. They mentioned that at nearly 550 pages, the book overstayed its welcome. The reviewer also noted that they couldn't care less about the outcome, indicating a lack of engagement with the story. Despite this, they acknowledged that the book might appeal to some readers.

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    It got old fast.

    And at nearly 550 hardcover pages, the book way overstayed its welcome.

    So much so that I couldn't have cared less what happened.

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