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Summary: Wonderful addition to a very addictive series.
Review: "Ten Little Bloodhounds" sends us off on several almost simultaneous trails, any one of which would make the book well worth reading. As with previous works in the JoBeth-Bloundhound series, I couldn't put the book down. I especially liked the irony of searching for the cat with the dog who was kicked out of the man-hunt-drug-sniffing work because he would trail critters. I guess EVERY dog has his day. The intensity of individual search missions did not seem quite as great as in most of the other books, but the intensity of strain on friendships caused by JoBeth's hard-headedness and meddling in her close friends lives is greater than ever. This strain is more the focus of TLB. JoBeth is more nosier (sic) and more bossier (sic) than ever. Sometimes you want to slap her, but you can't help but love her. Bubba's meaner'n ever, and has help, as if he needed it. In light of the flurry of an ending, I can't wait to see what happens to JoBeth next.
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Summary: Virginia Lanier does it Again!!
Review: Another excellent weaving of exciting adventures for Jo Beth Sidden, her friends, and her glorious bloodhounds. Find out if her beloved Bobby Lee really sees those butterflies, will Jo Beth and Hank resolve their differences, will Bubba finally meet his match and so much more! If you have not read Virginia Lanier's Bloodhound series you are missing a great read. I couldn't put it down!!
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Summary: Stick with the earlier books
Review: I have enjoyed the books in this series, but this is my least favorite by far. I found too many parts to be unbelievable; the protagonist was constantly alienating her friends and putting herself in extreme danger (more than usual....?). There were also a few side stories that were never really fleshed out or wrapped up, which was disappointing. And too much happened in the last chapter...cheap literary device used to tidy everything up. So, read it if you're reading the series, but skip it otherwise
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Summary: Magical Man (and cat) Trailing Houndies
Review: I have read all of Virginia Lanier's books (date of review 8/7/00). All five are full of excitement and suspense as well as romance and humor. Being a dog lover myself, I was fascinated by the nuances of caring for, training, and working with bloodhounds. I just finished her last book in the series and I will sorely miss Jo Beth and her adventures into the swamp with her magnificent dogs. I am eagerly awaiting the next one!
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Summary: Superb Reading
Review: I have read all of Virginia Lanier's books (date of review 8/7/00). All five are full of excitement and suspense as well as romance and humor. Being a dog lover myself, I was fascinated by the nuances of caring for, training, and working with bloodhounds. I just finished her last book in the series and I will sorely miss Jo Beth and her adventures into the swamp with her magnificent dogs. I am eagerly awaiting the next one!
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Summary: Magical Man (and cat) Trailing Houndies
Review: I liked this book at least as much as the earlier ones in the Bloodhound series. Virginia Lanier provides a realistic tour of the nearly mystical abilities of the bloodhound and keeps the characters busy at the same time. JoBeth is balancing ten bloodhound pups, ten murder suspects, the nasty Bubba and her business all at one time. No wonder she's short-tempered. The astonishing information on the scent machine is true--I've seen it in action. She weaves the facts and the fictional characters together in an exciting story that has humidity and 'gators crawling out of the book's covers. A great read!
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Summary: Excellent
Review: I love these books. The books, the swamps, the troubles that Bubba and company causes, the solutions to the problems. They are all terrific. I must admit to a bit of dismay at the end of the last book and Bobby's playing with the butterflies, but I was glad to find an explanation for his behavior in this one. Read this and all the other bloodhound stories.
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Summary: Gotta read it!
Review: I read this book in one sitting. I love JoBeth and all her extended family.This series is one of the best of this genre. It is set in the south, has a great plot, a strong female lead, mystery, and dogs. What more could we ask for? I know! Please Ms. Lanier write faster!
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Summary: A memorable effort
Review: I suspect that I liked this book because of the quirky way the author weaves back and forth from the bloodhounds to the trainor. It is really two books...the feminist protagonist is a cliche, and the bloodhounds who were very appealing. I guess I am more familiar with feminists than I am with bloodhounds. I do recommend the book.
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Summary: A memorable effort
Review: I suspect that I liked this book because of the quirky way the author weaves back and forth from the bloodhounds to the trainor. It is really two books...the feminist protagonist is a cliche, and the bloodhounds who were very appealing. I guess I am more familiar with feminists than I am with bloodhounds. I do recommend the book.
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