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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 :)
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Summary: This is definitely not one of Catherine Coulter's best!
Review: I am a long time fan of Catherine Coulter and have read almost all of her books. It's a shame, when you know that an author can write books really well, to read one that is so poorly put together. After a week, I still haven't finished it--this from a reader that usually finishes a book this size in a few hours.The first person perspective contributes to the very disjointed feeling I had throughout much of the beginning of the book. The story seemed to jump around a lot, bringing in lots of characters right at the beginning. I had a hard time keeping track of them all. In addition, I could see no motivation for many characters actions. Worst of all--even though this is not technically a romance, I still feel Coulter should have followed some of the basics of romantic writing that she is so well known for and successful at. Particularly, I felt that Mac's "quickie" with Cal early on was too weird. Not even 2 days later he is in bed with Laura. This makes it very hard to believe in our hero, or to believe that our heroine (Laura) isn't a fool for falling for him. I could go on and on about how poorly editted this book was, how inconsistent the jacket flap was with what the book was about, etc. Even the paper is deceptively thick to make the book appear to be more than it is. If Coulter is going to continue in the hardcover arena, she and her publisher need to spend more time on improving on the quality of the writing and finished product. I will probably keep looking for the "next book" from Catherine Coulter, but I will take a careful look for reviews before I buy it.
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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: 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: 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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