Michael

Not impressed by this one

Revisado: 02-24-18

I have enjoyed almost all the Coben books I've read. I'm not a fan of the Myron Bolitar series, so I'm excited when I find a book that is an independent work (ie, not part of that series). The premise of the book sounded interesting, so I decided to buy it. Without giving anything away, I'll just say that the ending was contrived and confusing. The characters did not have a lot of depth. I got the feeling that the author started the book with good intentions but lost interest and simply slapped an ending on...one that didn't make any sense with the preceeding arc of the story; at least to my mind. Coben has written a lot of good books. Unfortunately this isn't one of them.

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Another satisfying installment

Revisado: 07-24-16

Linda Castillo once again has written a satisfying novel filled with wholesome intrigue, well-developed characters, and a story line that keeps you on your toes. The ending is fulfilling and nicely wraps up the story, leaving you feeling that has been set right with the world. I've enjoyed all of Linda Castillo's books and this is no exception. Kathleen McInerney does her usual solid job of bringing the story to life.

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Another great story by J.D. Robb

Revisado: 02-20-15

She has done it again! I never tire of the well-developed characters and intelligently ordered plots in this series. I am only sorry when I finish yet another book and have to wait for the next. It was this series, and Ericksen's masterful narration that brought me to audiobooks. Once I listened to her tell the tale, with her spot-on characterizations, I felt that by simply reading these books I was missing a large part of the story. I can't say that about too many other narrators. I highly recommend this series, this author, and this narrator. They have yet to disappoint!

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Riveting thriller

Revisado: 01-10-15

This book will keep you guessing all the way to the end! Believable characters and good narration. I highly recommend this for fans of mystery/thriller genre.

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another great read, but...

Revisado: 02-09-14

What did you love best about Judgment in Death?

The action, the way it kept me guessing about what was really going on, the continuing great cast of characters. I loved the drunk scene between Eve and Mavis!

Any additional comments?

I have always loved the In Death series. I have read and now listened to all of them. Susan Ericksen is an amazing narrator and is THE voice of the series! However, I do have a concern. I know that Roarke is this edgy bad boy who is in love with Eve, who can be a bit edgy herself. I accept a lot in these books as just part of their unique 'couple dynamic,' to quote Peabody in this book. I was however, quite disturbed by some of Roarke's actions toward Eve in this book. I was shocked to basically find a rape scene in chapter 11, billed as erotic sex. I don't care how strong a woman is or what the dynamic is...rape is rape. Even the woman becoming aroused does not change that. That is just body mechanics. When she was saying no and trying to get away, that should have been his cue to back off. There's being a bad boy, and there is being a criminal jerk, and I believe Roarke crossed that line in chapter 11. Having read all of the other books, I have not seen that, so I don't feel as though I am overreacting here. I wish that Nora Roberts would understand that a lot of women read these books, and there are already so many women out there in abusive relationships. Having this character cross this line and putting it in a positive light does these women no favors. They don't need to be left wondering if they are are wrong for feeling violated BC their man forced himself on them. They don't need to wonder if he was just being a sexy bad boy after all and if they were just strong and cool like Eve it wouldn't bother them. This is a dangerous message, and yes even fun books like these can be important conduits for messages on how women should feel about themselves and let men treat them. I implore the author be aware of this when writing, and to send positive images only....strong, courageous women and men who truly love their women by showing gentleness and respect, always.

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