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Never Enough
Never Enough is a novel chronicling the rise of David Shea, a man who learned early that on your rise to the top you use any means possible. When David, a high-powered Wall Street investment banker, blows off his twenty-fifth high school reunion in order to tryst with his sexually charged girlfriend and his third ex-wife, he also in essence blows off his past. It's a past that won't be denied, however, a past that casts shadows over his present. And a high-stakes game of moral ambiguity, love, betrayal, and dangerous consequences is still under way.
- GenresFiction
336 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2001
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About the author
Harold Robbins
319 books437 followersBorn as Harold Rubin in New York City, he later claimed to be a Jewish orphan who had been raised in a Catholic boys home. In reality he was the son of well-educated Russian and Polish immigrants. He was reared by his pharmacist father and stepmother in Brooklyn.
His first book, Never Love a Stranger (1948), caused controversy with its graphic sexuality. Publisher Pat Knopf reportedly bought Never Love a Stranger because "it was the first time he had ever read a book where on one page you'd have tears and on the next page you'd have a hard-on".
His 1952 novel, A Stone for Danny Fisher, was adapted into a 1958 motion picture King Creole, which starred Elvis Presley.
He would become arguably the world's bestselling author, publishing over 20 books which were translated into 32 languages and sold over 750 million copies. Among his best-known books is The Carpetbaggers, loosely based on the life of Howard Hughes, taking the reader from New York to California, from the prosperity of the aeronautical industry to the glamour of Hollywood.
His first book, Never Love a Stranger (1948), caused controversy with its graphic sexuality. Publisher Pat Knopf reportedly bought Never Love a Stranger because "it was the first time he had ever read a book where on one page you'd have tears and on the next page you'd have a hard-on".
His 1952 novel, A Stone for Danny Fisher, was adapted into a 1958 motion picture King Creole, which starred Elvis Presley.
He would become arguably the world's bestselling author, publishing over 20 books which were translated into 32 languages and sold over 750 million copies. Among his best-known books is The Carpetbaggers, loosely based on the life of Howard Hughes, taking the reader from New York to California, from the prosperity of the aeronautical industry to the glamour of Hollywood.
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September 17, 2024
Harrold Robbins is one of the best-selling authors of all time. This one isn't good. The book is a series of pointless events told in mundane fashion. Was he only selling paper?
Update: Several years after reading this, I discovered that it was not completely written by Robbins. This novel was completed after his death.
I became interested in the author because he is mentioned in the Squeeze song, "Pulling Mussels."
Update: Several years after reading this, I discovered that it was not completely written by Robbins. This novel was completed after his death.
I became interested in the author because he is mentioned in the Squeeze song, "Pulling Mussels."
March 27, 2013
This is the first book Ive ever read by Harold Robbins, and the only book by him that Ive read all the way through. I read it back in '05 and I loved it. Great story and great characters. Its been a long time since I read it so I dont remember the details. I had never heard of this author and a friend gave me a copy of this book. I was skeptical but I have no problem with ditching a book a quarter of the way through if I think it sucks. So I gave it a shot and I couldn't put it down. Since the invention and my conversion to the all mighty E-book I have sought out another book by this man. I was stoked when I purchased 'The Inheritors' by Harold Robbins until I began reading it and found that it IMO sucked. I tossed it half way through. But, this book is great!
April 3, 2015
No where near Robbin's, masterpiece carpetbaggers,
the story tried to get with pace in certain incident but it soon fizzled out.
The way it ended, i felt that it was released as a unfinished novel. Other than the prologue nothing is mentioned about dave contesting for the senate or his fallout with cole.
Probably it is incomplete because it was released after Robbins death
the story tried to get with pace in certain incident but it soon fizzled out.
The way it ended, i felt that it was released as a unfinished novel. Other than the prologue nothing is mentioned about dave contesting for the senate or his fallout with cole.
Probably it is incomplete because it was released after Robbins death
November 2, 2007
Bought it accidentally and finally got to reading it. Okay. I'm not familiar with Harold Robbins' writing, and this book was completed after his death so I'm sure that makes a difference. It was all right, but hard to follow in some places. There was lots of raunchy sex, though, and it ended well.
November 4, 2013
sexy trashy book
Want to read
July 29, 2016From the book box that hema-verf sent to me.
May 20, 2016
I like this kinda stuff
October 6, 2022
Haven't read Harold Robbins since high school. I had also forgotten how controversial his books were back in the 60's. I happen to come across this book at the local library "Friends of the Library" thrift store. He is one darn good writer. The story was about insider trading and the "Ponzi" schemes. Quite a bit of kinky sex in the book, but the story and characters, on the whole, were really good. It is one of those books, not only can you not put down, but you can't wait to see what happens next. I am definitely going to keep my eye out for more of his books -- several to reread -- and enjoy!!!
April 20, 2020
Not deserving of a comment. Pass on this author.
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