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Official Review: Diamond and Pearls by Julien Ayotte

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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Diamond and Pearls" by Julien Ayotte.]
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4 out of 4 stars
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Drew Diamond met a jewelry burglar. How did this happen?

Several cases of home burglaries were reported in Providence. The residents and area police were not able to identify and arrest the intruders. Sydney Malone was a widow and a real estate agent living in Rhode Island in Providence. She had a side hustle that brought her more income that enabled her to maintain her lifestyle, when her real estate job was slow or not doing well. She intruded into several apartments in the area and collected any valuable items she found. She typically picked money and expensive pieces of jewelry. From the items she stole, there was a set of pearl necklace and a matching ring that belonged to a lady who received the set from her grandmother. The set (necklace and matching ring) was worth $100,000. The lady sought help from the authorities.

As a real estate agent, Sydney met with a client by the name Drew Diamond (a widower and retired police who worked at an Assurance Property and Casualty), who wanted to buy an apartment. With the help of Sydney, Diamond was able to procure an apartment that was convenient for him. From then on, they became close friends. Moreover, Diamond was involved in the case of the lost set of jewelry. During the investigation, all clues suggested that Sydney Malone could be the culprit. What did Diamond do? What happened to Sydney?

Diamond and Pearls by Julien Ayotte is a fascinating fictional tale. It contains 274 pages (PDF format) with 28 chapters. The book sheds light on various business ideas and ways in which one can avoid getting into trouble with the mobsters (if applicable). It also points out that practical wisdom can positively affect the future of an individual. For instance, some mobsters’ members displayed a sense of remorse for the wrongs they did to people. They realized that the life they were living wasn’t going to bring them a bright future. So they decided to turn around and do things the right way.

I’ve acquired more knowledge about pearls from the story. For instance, I didn’t know the color, texture, and the size of the pearl affected its price. Additionally, I now know that a pearl originates from a living creature, and to get it is a hustle. Moreover, there are different types of pearls (a pure pearl and a cultured pearl) in the market. I always thought a pearl is a pearl. Furthermore, the way the pearls are obtained, as described in the book, sounds interesting.

The characters were well-developed. I liked how their lives crossed each other. And though some had parted ways many years ago, circumstances or coincidences brought them back together. These events filled the story with ecstasy. Moreover, the author introduced somewhat numerous characters at the beginning of the story to develop the plot. Once the plot was fully developed, he dropped some characters and focused on the main characters. I like this style because it isn’t exhausting and confusing.

I rate the book at 4 out of 4 stars. The story is voiced from the first-person and third-person perspectives in a conversational tone. The writing style is remarkable. I didn’t find typos/errors from the material. The author observed grammar rules, which is commendable. There were plenty of twists and turns in the story. The suspense was intense. I have nothing against the book. Unfortunately, the story contains instances of sexual content and a few obscene terms. I wouldn’t recommend the book to children or readers who hate such traits in their stories.

If you fancy reading stories that feature business ideas, you can check this book. Additionally, readers who enjoy reading attention-grabbing crime and mystery stories will find the book worth reading. If you are looking for an action-packed crime story, forget this book.

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Post by Amisco_gimbiya »

Thank you for a great review. I really like the angle about the pearls. How else do I know the answers to some of the questions you asked? By reading the book. I'd love to do that.
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Thank you for your review. The way you described this book makes me want to read it as soon as I can, it is a very intriguing review. I can’t even imagine what Diamond would be thinking, whether or not to accuse his friend.
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Great review, so many questions unanswered, I would like to find the answer to all this by reading the book.
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I do enjoy crime thrillers. Thanks for this informative review. Good job!
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This book seems intriguing. I love reading crime and thriller novels. I surely want to read this someday. Thanks for your wonderful review.
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I think I like this story. It seems like character-based novel.
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This seems a really engaging thriller, and the business idea is intriguing. Thank you for your terrific review!
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Your review has made me pearl conscious. The part about what Drew will do if the true culprit is Sydney is worth finding out. Nice review.
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Wow. Such an intriguing story. Nice review.
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This sounds like a fascinating fiction story. I liked the book's title. Thanks for giving us such an insightful review.
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Wow, not only the story itself is very interesting, but the book also provides us with so many useful information about pearls! :) I love stories with strong background. Thank you so much for this amazing review!
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Books with business stories inspire me. So I would love to check this one out. Thanks for the insightful review and recommendation.
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Ummmm. This is interesting. What a lucrative side gig. Beautiful review. I'd love to read this.
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I do enjoy reading crime and mystery novels. Therefore, this book sounds very interesting. Thanks for your well-written and interesting review!
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