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Summary: Not that bad.
Review: Come on guys it's not that bad! Right before reading this I read a historical romance that Catherine Coulter had written and that was a WHOLE lot worse. I found Mac, the hero, interesting and the first person writting was not to bad. It was definetely not one of my favorites and I might have liked it even less if the reviews hadn't led me to believe it was one of the worst books ever written. All in all it was OK though. (I am glad however that I got it from the public library and not the book store :)
Rating:
Summary: Not that bad.
Review: Come on guys it's not that bad! Right before reading this I read a historical romance that Catherine Coulter had written and that was a WHOLE lot worse. I found Mac, the hero, interesting and the first person writting was not to bad. It was definetely not one of my favorites and I might have liked it even less if the reviews hadn't led me to believe it was one of the worst books ever written. All in all it was OK though. (I am glad however that I got it from the public library and not the book store :)
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Summary: A Little Disappointed...
Review: I just wanted to say that Catherine Coulter's The Maze is one of my all-time favorite books. I was very disappointed in this novel. The dialogue really got to me. It was a good plot, the characters weren't too deep, but entertaining. I hard a hard time getting through it, however, due to the extremely weak dialogue.
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Summary: It worked - mostly
Review: I listened to the audiocassette version of this story (abridged) on a recent road trip.
I must say that the plot kept my attention, although it wasn't particularly original (a drug scandal and a DEA agent? go figure). There were definitely some holes in the details. Where did the second toilet seat come from, for example?
The dialogue was really weak, to the point of being hilarious in and of itself. After knowing the woman for just a few days, the hero professes his love, and his surprise at finding this woman he's been looking for all his life. She responds matter-of-factly with "I wasn't expecting this either." Charming.
The point of this book was to provide some drive time diversion, and it certainly did do that, even if the diversion was along the lines of laughing at the quality. Since it did at least provide that much diversion, I offer two stars.
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Summary: Disappointed...
Review: I ordinarily really enjoy Coulter's books (as far-fetched as they may seem). But I had a terrible time getting into this one because it's written in first-person from the male perspective. That and the story just didn't interest me. I read the whole thing anyway (how can you not?), but this is not one that I will read again.
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Summary: Fast paced plot and unique writing style
Review: I read The Edge out of sequence, that is, after I finished reading the other books in Catherine Coulter's FBI series. I found it an enjoyable read, but totally different than the others in the series.
The plot, based on a mind-altering and libido stimulating drug and missing persons, is fast-paced. There's even a touch of supernatural with the telepathic link between Mac and his sister Jilly. All these elements combine to keep you reading.
Coulter's descriptions of the different settings are vivid. You'll find yourself squirming at some of the encounters Mac and Laurie have with the native animal life in the Rain Forest.
The 1st person male viewpoint is unique and, as you can tell from the other reviews, troubling for most readers. Because The Edge is not 3rd person POV, the characters appear to lack depth. You only get to view what's happening from Mac's viewpoint. I think that's why most reader found it more difficult to become absorbed.
The Edge seemed to focus on suspense and leave out the hint of romance that you find in the other books of the series. The usual romance elements and sexual tension between Mac and Laurie weren't obvious. Even Dillon and Sherlock didn't come across as well in The Edge as they have in the other books.
Not what we are used to from Ms Coulter, but the plot and the unique writing style make it an entertaining and interesting read. Worth the read for Catherine Coulter fans!
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Summary: The Edge lacks edge!
Review: It's not as bad as the reviews below say it is, but I'm glad I read them before I read this book. So, I didn't read it expecting great - if you want great read the previous 3 books in this series. If, on the other hand, you have a free evening and don't mind lightweight, almost mindless fluff, or you just want to know what happens next in the series, go ahead and read The Edge - and pretend it was written by someone else. I'm reminded of people's complaints & comments about James Patterson's When The Wind Blows (of course, I liked that book)... The Edge is told from the first-person point-of-view of the main male character. He is amusing at times, but he doesn't have a great deal of depth - neither does anyone else. The main female character seems to have been put in the book because a female was required - not because she adds much to the story. Unfortunately, you don't get to know what's going on in her head - which is one of the main problems with first-person narratives. More problems: Their relationship doesn't really develop, it just seems to come out of left field - one day he's having sex with one woman, the next he's decided he's in love with another... the mystery & intrigue isn't really all that mysterious or intriguing... the psychic connection between the brother & sister isn't really developed... and the villian left a lot to be desired - so did the ending. The storyline had a good idea, but didn't follow thru on it - most of the book and it's characters are like that - they had potential, but... I gave it 2 stars because:
1. I wasn't expecting great, so I wasn't as disappointed as some of the other readers appear to be.
2. The characters of Savage and Sherlock are continued from the previous books - they're my favorite characters. So, if you want edge, read The Cove, The Maze, and The Target - in that order. And then consider reading The Edge with an open and forgiving mind. Finally, I hope there is another book in the series, but I just hope Ms. Coulter goes back to writing like she did in the first 3 books of the series!
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Summary: Nothing like a good mystery!
Review: The Edge is a really good book in my opinion. As the story starts off it grabs you right from the second page. I like mystery and thrill stories, this book is both combined right from the beginning. The drug that is developed by Paul and jilly is something no one has ever seen or even heard about and when it falls into the wrong hands, people loose there lives. Mac has to find out what happened in the small town of Edgerton, Oregon and he is determined to do so. Although the book was very well written, I would have changed the ending, so that it didnt leave you just hanging the way it does. All in all it's a good book.
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Summary: different but better
Review: The Edge is Catherine Coulter's fourth title in her FBI suspense series. The first three are The Cove, The Maze, and The Target. In this one, FBI agents and good friends, Mac, Sherlock, and Sherlock's husband Savich are back together again. Mac, who was introduced in Coulter's The Maze, is back. He is in the hospital recovering from a car bombing. On the light side, he is already making demands of the nurse who is also a friend, and on the serious side, he just had a bad dream that he and his sister, Jilly, drove over a cliff. The bad dream goes with the worried feelings he had been having about her for some time, but had brushed off after talking to their brother Kevin, who felt her growing eccentricities stem from living on the west coast. Now the worry and fears for her are back and this time even stronger, especially after he calls her husband Paul, and finds she really did drive off a cliff and is now in a coma. Mac heads out to Edgerton, Oregon, also known as The Edge, as soon as he is able. On arriving to The Edge, Mac finds his FBI credentials have preceded him and the only people who care to welcome him are the police -- Sheriff Maggie Sheffied and the Highway Patrolman who save his sister's life. After being refused a room at a B & B, Mac decides to stay with the brother-in-law he barely knows. Paul and Jilly have been married eight years, and the only thing Jilly has ever told him is that Paul works in Pharmaceuticals and the sex is great. When Mac goes to visit his sister, he hears her voice in his mind yelling the name Laura. Once Mac finds her, confusion starts. To clear the confusion, Mac starts investigating on his own. Sherlock and Savich show up to help and everyone finds themselves far away from home and in serious danger. The Edge is a pretty good suspense novel. I wouldn't call it a thriller, even though there was an edge of the seat moment or two. The author has Mac and Jilly speaking in first person. Jilly's part is in italics. The characters are strong and interesting, and the dialog and action kept the pages turning. The plot was pretty basic with one exception, but I can't tell what that is without giving away the story. I will say the storyline, language, and sexual content is for mature audiences. As for spoilers from the last three books in the series, it didn't seem as if there were any, but since I haven't read them, I couldn't say for sure.
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Summary: Best Catherine Coulter novel yet!!
Review: The Edge is the best book by Catherine Coulter yet. I was on the edge of my seat till the very end. Each page had you guessing and the suspense and intrigue kept me turning pages until I had finished the entire book in one night! I also highly recommend the sequels to this book. The Cove, The Target, and my other favorite The Maze.
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