Zeke

It may be slow, but at least it’s frustrating

Revisado: 08-22-22

I’ve really liked many other Harmon books, but this was the slowest, most frustrating book I’ve read in a long time. An unsympathetic main character and slow moving plot made this an arduous read. I recommend any of her other books over this one.

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Okay Premise, But Continuity Flaws

Revisado: 12-22-21

I liked this story for the most part. There were a few procedural errors that further the plot, but don’t really make sense, even in a fictional world. Oh, well. It’s a nice escape for a few hours. The narrator does an excellent job. Kudos to him.

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A Little Slow Compared to Her Others

Revisado: 11-12-21

It was okay. Not a page turner. I like her other non fantasy books much better.
The performance is excellent as it is with her other books.

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Good Premise, However…

Revisado: 09-19-21

Certainly a very believable premise, but an unsympathetic main character who at times is smart and at others, for dramatic effect I guess, makes poor decisions (akin to the commercial about hiding from the bad guy in a shed with chainsaws) turns this story into an aggravating one. Too bad because it could have been an excellent story.

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Not A Detective Story

Revisado: 04-07-21

If you are expecting a story about how one sister tries to find a long lost sister, think again. Spoiler alert. That’s the least of it. The vast majority of the story is about the reexamination of their dysfunctional family and childhood—with a romantic encounter thrown in along the way to add more drama to an already lengthy trip down memory lane. Not a mystery.

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Kept My Interest

Revisado: 03-15-21

Good premise. The author kept the plot moving and the characters consistent. I get tired of supposedly smart characters all of a sudden making stupid decisions just to add drama to the story. This author’s protagonist acted accordingly through the entire story. If anything, she was much smarter than the average bear.

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Completely Unsympathetic Protagonist

Revisado: 12-11-20

I can’t figure out why Mr. Levine writes about a main character who is supposedly smart enough to get most of his clients off, but too dumb to avoid situations that a child would, and does, see coming. He doesn’t record conversations when it would be prudent, is so self absorbed that he acts like a complete idiot towards his girlfriend, doesn’t call anyone to let them know his whereabouts before entering a dangerous situation and yet in spite of all his shortcomings manages to survive. Come on Mr. Levine, I know it’s fiction, but a dose of reality would be nice when it comes to writing a believable character and if you do know someone like him, heaven help him or her.

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Good, But Needs More Thorough Ending

Revisado: 02-07-20

I liked the premise and the story was well written, even though I’m not fond of flashbacks. But it seems authors are reluctant to flesh out the epilogue once the climax has occurred. I’m sorry, but I need a blow by blow of what the bad guys have coming to them and a more complete resolution for the other not characters as well. If I’m going to invest the time to read a book, the author needs to take the time to finish it.

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Tired of Supposedly Smart Characters Making Poor Decisions

Revisado: 01-10-20

Another book of supposedly super sharp people, but even though they are trained professionals the author has them make dumb decisions to move the plot along. Nothing destroys the credibility of a story faster than a character not reacting to a situation the way 99% of the readers would expect them to. SPOILER ALERT: law enforcement personnel have defensive training and should at least try to use it when attacked.

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Another Book Whose Characters Make Irrational Decisions

Revisado: 12-28-19

I’m really getting tired of authors whose characters are supposedly smart, but they have them make stupid decisions or keep secrets to further the plot. If you don’t like those books either, don’t bother with this one.

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