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Summary: Disappointed
Review: I have been a devoted reader of all things Kellerman (Jonathan and Faye) for a dozen or so years. I was thrilled to learn there was a new book by Jonathan that was not an Alex Delaware story. I very much enjoy series books and getting to know and like (or hate) the "regulars". Sort of a soap opera behind the current plot thing. I was very excited to get to know the new characters in this book. It typically takes me about 2-3 days to finish a Kellerman novel (his or hers) I worked on reading this book for about two weeks. I made it about half way through this book. When I realized I dreaded reading anymore of it and really wasn't caring what was going to happen next I gave up. I tried skimming the second half reading a sentence here and there so I could find out the ending. I still couldn't figure out what was going on. It didn't matter though, by this point I really did not care how the book ended. I hope this will be a stand alone book and the characters will not continue on in another book. All in all this book was a major disappointment. Not at all of the calibar I have come to expect from Mr. Kellerman.
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Summary: To read or not to read fair book not Jonathan Kellerman best
Review: I am an avid reader who always finishes a book with the belief that somewhere "in there" in any tome, there is something of value to learn. The basic plot of The Conspiracy Club is an attention-getter - women being murdered. And yes, the pages will turn.
However, until I got to page 225, I was struggling with the decision --- is this a romance, mystery, or medical chronicle? After approximately page 225, the plot does gain momentum. I did not find the story psychologically complex, stimulating or challenging. I am slightly disappointed with this writing. Specifically, connections to the plot are expressed in shallow, below standard, and insubstantial build-up and depth. There is only a tad of "breathtaking" moments, and desire for the reader to hurry to the end to find out "who-done-it" is of meager concern. The characters, even the hero, Dr. Jeremy Carrier, are too laid back. Except for Jeremy, other characters are very inactive in their roles.
I did not find the culprit "hunt chilling" nor do I consider this tome a "21st century Jack the Ripper" --- far from it. A small number of victims, very little involvement of police activity and investigation expressed, and did not see the police represented as "assumed" heavy investigative factions --- a part that made the story (among other factors stated) "not believable."
Many nondescript factors combined to make for weak storytelling --- other than the description of what/where someone ate (for) lunch. The roles of doctors Gwynn Hauser and Dirgrove were left "flat" with no follow-up; Arthur Chess and compatriots were left flat in most of the story, especially Dr. Chess in his travels and how they connected to the plot. I was left wondering whether the parts of the aforesaid characters add value to the story and am left with the question: "Are they necessary to the story?" On balance, though, I would read other books by this author.
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Summary: Alex, Come Home
Review: When I saw a new Kellerman book, I snapped it right up and went right home to read it. I kept waiting for something to HAPPEN!! Guess what? When I finished it--still nothing. And Jeffrey was not even an interesting character. Why do authors who have great books and great characters have to leave them behind and do something DIFFERENT? Bah Humbug!!!
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Summary: Great book.
Review: Jonathan Kellerman never disappoints me. A stand-alone, but it was nice to take a break from Delaware. If you enjoy his reading style, you'll love this.
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Summary: Not What I Expected.
Review: I suppose not liking this book is my fault. I was expecting another Alex Delaware and didn't realize this was a "stand alone" type of novel. Maybe I didn't give this one a chance, but I don't think Conspiracy Club comes even close in character development to the Delaware series. I wouldn't recommend your purchasing this one but borrowing from your public library. The story line isn't even that imaginative nor able to captivate and hold your attention for the length of the book.
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Summary: Not a great investment of time or money.
Review: I am a huge Kellerman fan; own all of his books and love them all including Billy Straight and The Butcher's theater; both non-Delaware books. This one is just plain a miss. The characters never strike a note, the book is made up of 50 some chapters often 1 or 2 pages long, seemingly inflating a short story to a 280 page novel; a trend I think started by Mr. Patterson, and one I despise. 25 bucks for a 280 page book that is actually about 220? And the ending; I for one hate books that introduce the murderer 4/5'ths of the way thru. Pass this one; if you don't have all of the other Kellerman books, treat yourself and pick up one or two that are already published.
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Summary: Nothing like the others
Review: I, too, have been very into the Alex Delaware novels and was so excited about this one coming out. I was also disappointed when I found out it had a new main character (after I checked the book out), but was willing to give it a fair chance. I had to fight to stay awake almost 100 pages into this book, as it went nowhere! Arthur Chess is such a pointless character and the conversations they have are as boring as a forced lecture in college. Bottom line, if you have not read the previous books with Alex in them, go back a few in the series and read those. Save yourself the time on this one!
Rating:
Summary: BAD!!!
Review: I could not get into this book. I have the audio version. My mind kept wondering off. I had to stop listening to it half way trough it. I love all the Alex and Milo book. Please keep writing them instead.
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Summary: A stand-alone book that I wish I'd left alone!
Review: I adore Jonathan Kellerman and never thought I'd dislike anything he wrote but this book was so disappointing. I always want Alex Delaware but I recognize that authors get different voices in their heads and, on that basis, I did struggle through the Billy Straight book, knowing that Alex would not be far behind. I found this story to be totally unrealistic and I know Kellerman can do better. What truly concerns me, though, is that he revealed only bits and pieces of Jeremy's history, which makes me think that this character will be back. NOOOOO! The story sets up well but, in my opinion, goes downhill from there. Jeremy is a suspect in a variety of killings, all the while continuing his practice and no one at the hospital seems aware of the suspicion. He becomes erratic in his behavior and obsessed with his private investigation and no one is the wiser. Meanwhile, he seems to possess superhuman powers with patients. I must say that this book reminded me very much of Chasing the Dime by Michael Connelly. No, there are no similarities in the stories but both, in my opinion, are beneath the authors' amazing abilities.
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Summary: Well-written and interesting
Review: I also did not know I'd be missing Dr. Delaware in this book. I was quite happy to embrace a new protagonist. Jeremy is so very human in all his feelings and responses. I enjoyed seeing him become interested in Dr. Chess despite his earlier standoffishness. I think that it is a mistake to expect an author to continue churning out books all using the same protagonist. I like the fact that Mr. Kellerman has chosen someone new, whether we see him again or not!
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