Author: Janet Evanovich
Publisher: Bantam Books
Series: Stephanie Plum, Bk 19 (23rd story including Between-the-Numbers)
ISBN: 9780345527745
Pages: 302
Obtained: Library copy
This is the first Stephanie Plum book I've read since I saw the One for the Money movie, so throughout the beginning of the book I kept seeing the actors instead of my usual imagined characters. That was annoying as I'm not a huge fan of the movie (I was so excited to see it, but I believe it was poorly done).
Beyond that I really enjoyed the book. I definitely prefer the Stephanie Plum series to the Lizzy and Diesel books. I zipped through the book in one day (Christmas day after family functions and whatnot). It had the fun and humorous moments I look forward to, and I was interested in the mysteries behind Stephanie's big money skip and the side security thing with Ranger. Plus she's in a decent relationship with Morelli in this one, which suits my preferences.
Every time I read reviews of the more recent Plum books I see the same complaints... repetitive, blah, blah, blah. I don't get it. Stop expecting a sudden change and stop reading the series if this is an issue for you. That's what I do with a series once I've deemed it not for me. Personally, I have no problem with repetition so long as it flows and is fun. I like my reading comfort zone. (You may see me complain about repetitiveness if it doesn't fit the comfort zone qualification.)
So depending on where you fall in this repetition thing OR the ongoing Morelli vs Ranger thing, you may or may not enjoy this book. I intend to read book 20 (or the next Between-the-Numbers book, whichever comes next).
Finally saw the movie and YES, it was poorly done. So much was left out, like the heart of the story. I watched the Jack Reacher movie over the holidays and felt the same about that too. That said, the new Bourne movie was super awesome!
ReplyDeleteAnd I should add, I've never read the Bourne novels. That could be why...lol.
ReplyDeleteI've never read the Bourne books, but I really enjoyed The Bourne Legacy too. That was our New Year's Eve movie.
DeleteI've never read the Jack Reacher books and I haven't seen the movie.
Jo, that movie was done up right. ;) I'd been worried since the main character changed, but it was perfect.
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