Sidney Sheldon The Other Side Of Midnight Review Updated -

, the kind, naive American who eventually marries Larry, unaware that she has stepped directly into the crosshairs of a woman who has spent years plotting her husband's ruin. Why It Still Works

While some modern critics find it melodramatic, its enduring popularity is a testament to Sheldon’s "showman-like boldness". sidney sheldon the other side of midnight review

Sheldon’s genius here is that Larry is not a typical thriller villain. He is a recognizable type: the charming narcissist. When he beats Catherine and cheats on her, he blames her for his failures. He is the "Other Side of Midnight"—the man who looks like a hero at noon but reveals his true nature in the dark hours of the morning. , the kind, naive American who eventually marries