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Enlightening

Revisado: 06-02-19

The report presents the events in a clear and organized fashion that helped me understand the scope of the activities. More helpful to me, were the footnotes and explanations of the laws, court opinions and accepted legal meanings of terms. For example, interference with a federal investigation is illegal even if the event(s) under investigation turn out not to be illegal. Or, a president's exercise of legitimate constitutional powers is not protected by law, if those powers are exercised for purposes that are outside of the presidents constitutional role and duties. Very interesting.

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Alex has become a curmudgeon?

Revisado: 02-29-16

Would you try another book from Jonathan Kellerman and/or John Rubinstein?

I have read most of the Alex Delaware novels and enjoyed them all, but really Alex has changed from a pleasant curious man into a snippy self unaware man. What?

Any additional comments?

How can Alex snipe at NIMH and money grubbing providers at the same time he is charging the industry high fees and going to the most expensive places to eat on their expense account. Down Alex, down. Did you join the tea party?

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A bodice ripper disguised as a mystery

Revisado: 06-25-14

This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

If you like romances, this book might offer a change of scene from the Scottish Moors....

What was most disappointing about P. M. Steffen’s story?

The introduction was a stereotype: A tuxedo dressed ex-husband detective still jealous and in love with the main character. At the crime scene she was focused on her ex and the other men, one of whom made a pass at her. She went home to a surrogate mom, and we learned that she was in mourning for a dead baby and that she was too thin and too beautiful. That summarizes the first 3 chapters.

How could the performance have been better?

How whispery can you get when reading a detective novel. This is romance not black mask.

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

I could not suspend belief. I kept saying "really?" in the back of my mind. A profiler at the scene of the crime who could not take a moment to focus on the crime - "really?" A detective in a tuxedo and silk scarf at a crime scene - "really?"

Any additional comments?

Probably should be classed as a romance.

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He's no Crichton

Revisado: 07-27-13

What would have made The Jakarta Pandemic better?

The plot was flat and predictable. The dialog was stiff. The characters were not well developed. The ending was a little optimistic; no one walks away from killings even after a pandemic. Not bad enough to return.

What could Steven Konkoly have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

He needs a better ear for dialog: regional and generational usage for example. He focused on the action, without taking time to consider events from the different characters perspectives.

Did Joseph Morton do a good job differentiating all the characters? How?

The narrative was fine.

What character would you cut from The Jakarta Pandemic?

Todd. Really, you had the Mansons why did you need a stereotyped character like Todd? Was he just there to throw rocks?

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An Amazing Story of Courage and Luck

Revisado: 02-09-12

Sophie is the story of a remarkable dog's survival despite enormous odds. It wasn't just the challenges she overcame, but the amazing chance that reunited her with her family. If this was fiction, the plot might be said to be predictable. This however was real life and the outcome for Sophie and her family was anything but predictable. You could say it was miraculous.

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