Review of Family trust

Post by **Adina Lutinger** » 18 Aug 2024, 15:08

This sounds like an interesting book. I like the idea of it and also the fact that the story is set in Australia. It's a shame that there wasn't more of the Australian experience, though. Thank you very much for the great review!

Post by **Neha Panikar** » 21 Aug 2024, 23:05

Love the review! You have created suspense and intrigue in your own way about the book! I'd love to read this book someday!!

Amy Luman · Post by **Amy Luman** » 09 Sep 2024, 13:59

This sounds like a very good book and, as usual, this is a very well-written review. I would be interested in reading about how this “trust” worked out in people’s lives as opposed to just on paper. In theory, what could go wrong? A lot, I’ll bet. Thanks!

Post by **MAHAD BAIG MIRZA** » 12 Sep 2024, 11:54

Your review of Family Trust by Peter Wilson is compelling and well-structured. You've effectively intertwined the concepts of family and trust, using them as a springboard to delve into the story's intriguing premise. The way you introduce the plot and the potential for greed and desperation adds a sense of suspense that would draw readers in. Your critique about the lack of Australian cultural details is insightful and provides a balanced view of what could have enhanced the story. The warning about the profanity is a considerate touch for potential readers. Overall, your review captures the essence of the book while offering thoughtful feedback.

Adrian Bouknight · Post by **Adrian Bouknight** » 14 Sep 2024, 19:46

Gerry Steen wrote: ↑05 Aug 2024, 20:01 [Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Family trust" by Peter wilson.]

4 out of 5 stars
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What ideas come to mind when you read "family" and "trust"? Would you consider a family to be a group of people related to one another by blood or marriage? Could a family be a group of people united in criminal activity? How about trust? Isn't trust a strong belief in someone's reliability? Couldn't a trust be an arrangement whereby a person holds property for the future good of one or more beneficiaries?

In Australia, family trusts are set up to manage a family's or its business's assets. They protect family assets and usually employ tax minimization strategies. Family trusts obligate a trustee to hold and manage assets on behalf of beneficiaries.

One might assume that such a trust would have sensible conditions. However, this is not the case in the story Family Trust by Peter Wilson. Have you ever heard the expression, "The road to hell was paved with good intentions"? Well, buckle your seatbelts. You are in for one heck of a ride.

Two of Australia's most powerful families made a pact. They decided to create a trust where, if a female child from one family were to marry a male child from the other, each would receive 50% of the money saved in the trust. They would also be entrusted with the responsibility of continuing the legacy of the two united families. You might ask, "What could go wrong?"

A large sum of money can cause people to do desperate things out of greed. Some people resort to desperate measures after years of being controlled and treated with disdain. People forced to hide their true selves can be driven to commit heinous acts. This story has it all. After reading this story, you will have an opinion about the "benefits" of a family trust.

Peter Wilson's story kept me in suspense throughout. It was easy to read. The main characters were sufficiently developed to help create a mysterious and enthralling plot. The editing was professionally done. I enjoyed reading this story set in Australia. But I did not get enough of an Australian experience. I would have liked a larger sprinkling of details about its cities and culture throughout the book. This would have added authenticity and adventure to the story. For the reasons above, I gave this book 4 out of 5 stars.

If you are offended by profanity, you should know that this book has a fair amount of it.

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Could a family be a group of people united by a criminal activity? That sounds a bit scandalous!

Wow, this sounds like a great read! Powerful families joined through arranged marriages, financial transactions and family assets. This sounds like a good one! I'll have to keep an eye out for this book as an option for review! Thank you for this review Gerry, you really are dishing out some good action-suspense related reviews, and I appreciate you sharing these with the rest of us.

Thanks,

Leia Temple · Post by **Leia Temple** » 21 Oct 2024, 12:35

Money is indeed the root of all evil in this book. The drama and familial betrayal sound riveting. I find myself intrigued by the premise. Thanks for the great review!

Leia Temple · Post by **Leia Temple** » 21 Oct 2024, 12:36

Money is indeed the root of all evil in this book. The drama and familial betrayal sound riveting. I find myself intrigued by the premise. Thanks for the great review!

Lawrence Stein · Post by **Lawrence Stein** » 27 Oct 2024, 03:42

This sounds and promises engaging reading quality. I would like to know how the tradition in this story would later turn for the last couple who may attempt to share in the trust money.

Post by **patricia MGBEMENA** » 09 Jan 2025, 04:23

I would really love to find out the two Australian families that made a pact and if the aim of continuing the legacy if the united families was achieving without any challenges.

Post by **Victor Nwabuisi** » 17 May 2025, 15:08

I love books that challenge traditional definitions of family and trust. The twist about two families tying wealth to marriage and legacy is both clever and unsettling. Thank you for the great review.

Chi Chiu Michael Mak · Post by **Chi Chiu Michael Mak** » 18 May 2025, 02:44

It's ironic how a trust destroys the trust of a family. Will ruin follow? Who stands at the top?

Post by **Seetha E** » 30 Jun 2025, 19:08

Wow, this is a super interesting plot! Money can make the mind go berserk. The set of initial questions and the premise make this a must-read despite the caution you mentioned. I want to know what went wrong.
Amazing review as always @Gerry Steen Thank you.