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Summary: WOW
Review: I can't even describe it other than simply wonderful. Full of great scenes from a Sommerset makeover to a touching family reunion, this book had me laughing and crying the whole way through!!!
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Summary: Too stunning for words
Review: I expected a great read in the In Death series, but the sheer greatness of this novel blew me away. I'm a huge Nora Roberts fan, and of this series in particular. In this book, her writing soared to a level that left my mouth hanging open, tears in my eyes and papercuts on my fingers I couldn't get through it fast enough. Astounded. Touched. Thrilled to reap the rewards of her talent. Her layered characters never become predictable, her dialogue grabs you by the throat and won't let go, the plot seems subtle at first but packs a wallop when all the tiny, dangling threads are woven together. Writing at its very finest. And if you don't devour this book, shame on you! I will recommend this book to anyone that can read.
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Summary: Another Exceptional JD Robb Book
Review: I couldn't put the book down, and when I finished, I turned it over and began it again. The book has less to do with the case Eve is working and more to do with Roaurke's background. He finds out that his past is different than what he grew up believing. The truth rocks him to his core. But with Eve's help he puts his life back on track.
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Summary: Another Good One From J. D. Robb
Review: J. D. Robb has once again spun a fast-paced story using many of our favorite characters and dropping in a few that we don't see in every book. Eve Dallas' past has been critical to many of the In Death novels, this time Roarke's past has popped up again. This time it isn't his illegal past, but rather a part of his personal history that we see. While Eve is busy searching for another serial killer, this one striking innocent looking college students, Roarke is horrified to learn something new about his past. Something that causes problems within his marriage. Another sure winner and definite must read.
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Summary: another great book from J.D. Robb/ Nora Roberts
Review: I have every book in the series and this one doesn't disappoint! I loved it because this book delves more into Roarke's character. I can't wait for the next book!
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Summary: Another Five Stars!
Review: I've always enjoyed a J.D. Robb series of Eve Dallas and her husband, Roarke.
This one is once again wonderful! I never saw it coming; I never suspected who the killer was until the very last moment! Quite brilliant. But that may be because I got sidetracked by the ongoing things in Roarke's background.
In "Portrait in Death", we get a more thorough background study of Roarke and he finds out that he actually has a bunch of relatives on his mother's side. Roarke goes to find out more about them and is bombarded with their love!
I loved this novel because it explored more of Roarke and I just absolutely love his character! So it was great to see and read more about him!
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Summary: Best Yet Robb just gets better and better
Review: A book well worth waiting for. The reader finally get a peak in to the deep dark past of Mr. Tall,Dark, and Handsome. Eve is split between being the cop she knows how to be and being the wife she's still trying to figure out. This division of loyalties makes it difficult for her to stay focused on the investigation into the murders of Three young people that had their lights extinguished far to soon. With the return of some of our favorite characters (Louise Dimatto, Mavis Freestone and her love Leonardo)and the appearance of someone new (Sinead). I think Robb readers are in for some twists, turns and fabulous surprises
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Summary: excellent addition to the series
Review: I liked this latest installment in the In Death series very much. Relationships figure more than the murders--Eve and Roarke, Roarke and Summerset, Eve and Summerset, Baxter and Trueheart, Eve and Peabody, Peabody and McNabb. All the regulars are here, some more in the background than in other cases but fans will enjoy it. I don't recommend it as a starting point if you haven't read anything else in the series, you won't "get it."
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Summary: Simple and great
Review: Portrait in Death is a great book and a sure satisfaction for a fan of the Eve Dallas series. The characters have been further developed and there is more information on Roarke's past. What is particularly noticeable is that the minor characters made the story awesome as much about as the major characters. The plot is rich and keeps the reader in suspense until the ideal moment. The pace of the novel is fast, and the book is enriched by the humorous nature of the story. This is a highly recommended read along with the other stories in the series.
Also recommended: THE USURPER AND OTHER, REUNION IN DEATH, DISCIPLES OF FORTUNE
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Summary: SO ..... DID I MISS SOMETHING? ...
Review: "Portrait in Death" is the first book I have read by this writer. I selected it and another one, "Witness in Death" because I love a good thriller/mystery that I just can't put down. However, "Portrait in Death" was a book that I had to force myself to pick up and finish.
The story line has great potential but could have been developed more. I found there was too much text devoted to Eve and Rourke's sexual romps and at times read like some cheesy teen love novel. And what does Rourke's discovery about his mother have to do with anything? Oh, one more question, I may have missed it, but why does Peabody address Lt. Eve Dallas as "Sir?"
As to the character, Eve Dallas. Well ... jeeze... what's with the "tough babe" image. The coarse language, overly agressive behaviors, and inability to separate her personal from her professional life. This character really seems to have an axe to grind and I am not sure why. She is not like any detective I have ever known. The old adage, "you get more bees with honey than with vinegar" certainly applies to this situation. The character Lt. Dallas is not at realistic to the law enforcement profession, be it in 2059 or present day. Perhaps the author should have researched this a bit more.
As mentioned previously, at the time I purchased this book I also selected another from this series. I will attempt to read that book with an open mind and hope to find it to be "one that I cannot put down." However, based on my first exposure to Nora Roberts writings, my expectations at this point are less than grand.
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