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Summary: Have you met Stephanie Plum?
Review: Are you new to Evanovich? With the Stephanie Plum series Evanovich brings us fast-moving entertainment, though ulimately, an unsophisticated agent of the thriller genre.
Reminiscent of Hamilton's Anita Blake vampire series in sassy, slick style and sexy, superficial characterisation, the Plum series is an entertaining diversion rather than cerebral education.
The plot is thin and fast like an early Patterson novel, and the bad guy is evident from half way in. This doesn't spoil the ride though and it's impossible not to hang on with Stephanie and her diverse stereotyped sidekicks for a rollercoaster of fun!
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Summary: Quirky, crazy and cunning
Review: I became hooked on Stephanie Plum when a friend gave me the 10th novel in the series for my birthday. I vowed after reading that one that I'd have to start with No 1 and read my way up the list. The first novel, ONE FOR THE MONEY, is a wild, mapcap adventure with Stephanie just learning her craft, hurling herself into trouble with the cop Morelli (whom she just hates to love), and bungling her way into a really blood-curdling duel with a psycho killer. The joy of Evanovich's writing is that it all looks effortless, although we all know she put plenty of art into it.
Looking forward to number two, just as soon as Amazon delivers it.
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Summary: A Witty anf Funny Book.Very Good.
Review: I had never read a book by Janet Evanovich but a friend of mine told me about the way she writes saying that "she writes in a sexy way." True. But what my friend failed to mention is probably the most important detail when explaining this work.
The narrative of the book is simply great. Evanovich's first novel is one of the best 1st novels i've read. Her main character which has spawned nine sequels (the newest being
"Ten Big Ones") is Stephanie Plum. Stephanie is a now unemployed discount lingerie buyer.She needs a job and quick so she blackmails her cousin Vinnie and gets a job at his bail-bond business as a bounty hunter. Her first target is Joe Morrelli,
a cop who allegedly killed an unarmed man. But for Stephanie tracking down Morelli is personal due to the fact that Morrelli stole Stephanies virginity when she was sixteen. Along the way of tracking him down a sub-plot begins involving a boxer named
Benito Ramirez who begins threatening Stephanie. This synopsis that I just wrote sounds like any other detective novel but this one is different. It's funny,but not too funny. Evanovich writes the character to make her sound sexy however...Not to sexy. This is where Evanovich succeeds. James Patterson writes a series involving the "Womens Murder Club". When he's talking about his main character he makes her sound like a lingerie model. Evanovich writes Stephanie like your every day typical women.
Any mystery fan needs to read this book.An absolute must.A.
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Summary: First One is Definitely Fun
Review: I read the 8th book first and according to reviews it was not as good as the rest of the series. But after reading Book 1, I'm having a hard time picking my favorite. Grandma Mazur was definitely not as flamboyant but it was nice to see a different side of Morelli and to be introduced to Vinny, Connie, Lula and Ranger. A great start - I'm ready to dive into Book 2.
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Summary: Evanovich is funny and gripping, excessively vulgar...
Review: I'm a fan of Sue Grafton's alphabet mysteries and her nutty detective, Kinsey Millhone. I heard that Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum novels were in the same vein, so I picked up One for the Money to check it out. After finishing it, I couldn't help but think what a pity.... The plot's pacing and the character development are truly excellent. Janet Evanovich does a fine job of fleshing out her story and characters to get you sucked into the action. The pity comes in that Evanovich can't seem to tell a story without using gutter talk. Grafton's infrequent vulgarian lapses are nothing in comparison. Evanovich impulsively injects offensive slang and crass imagery to the point of overkill - are the good people of Trenton really so base? Do they constantly talk and think like oversexed fratboys? The glut of sexual degradation in the book is embarrassingly tacky. Evanovich has enough talent to omit the prurient language, which detracts from the realism and charm of her writing and reduces her characterizations to crude caricatures.
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Summary: Now I see what all the fuss is about
Review: I've heard people rave about the Stephanie Plum series for several years. The other day at the library I decided to pick up One For the Money to see what the fuss was about. I found the book a light and quick read. It was witty, hilarious, angering, and just plain old fun to read. The characters are well defined and believable. This was my first Plum book but not my last. I already have Two for the Dough in que at the library.
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Summary: So funny, for a mystery novel.
Review: Introducing Stephanie Plum: divorced at 30, laid off ... lingerie buyer ("not exactly Victoria's Secret"), drives a...Chevy Nova she traded for her TV, VCR and small kitchen appliances after her Miata Roadster was repossessed. In a brutal New Jersey August, she's struggling to keep food and shelter for herself and her pet hamster, Rex. Desperate, she turns to her least favorite relative, Cousin Vinnie, and blackmails him into giving her a bail-bond recovery job paying [dollar amount]. The job: bring in Joseph Morelli, a cop accused of [a crime]. Coincidentally, the same guy who took her virginity at 16. Oh, revenge is sweet.With no experience and no gun, Stephanie is determined to bring in Morelli, not realizing how dangerous it could be. Benito Ramirez, a sleazy heavyweight title contender, is now following and threatening her. He's also been charged with [physical crimes] three times. Stephanie gets some advice (and some rescuing) from Ranger, the "Dirty Harry" of bond enforcement who also works for Vinnie. Stephanie is most definitely a tough cookie. Let's hope she doesn't get herself killed in the process of getting Morelli. This is the 1st book of the Stephanie Plum series. Although it's a mystery series, it's very funny. I must've chuckled at something on almost every page. The characters are so vivid, from Stephanie's nagging mother, her practically senile and wacky grandmother, and somewhat charming Joeseph Morelli. There may still be some chemistry there. Who knows? This is Janet Evanovich's first mystery novel. She began her career writing romance and is now working on the 9th book of the series. She's definitely got something here. Her writing is so witty and real. Great detail to describing each action and scene. Really great characters you want to see again.
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Summary: Stephanie has Captured a New Fan
Review: Stephanie Plum has been out of work for months. With her savings gone and her car repossessed, she's desperate enough to ask her cousin Vinnie for a job. But the filing job she went in for has been filled, so she decides to try her hand at bounty hunting. After all, how hard can it be? Turns out to be plenty hard. After all, most of the criminals won't come when asked politely. And she did target Joe Morelli, a cop on the run trying to prove he was framed. Still, that huge paycheck and a shared past keep her focused on Morelli. But when boxer Benito Ramirez starts dogging her trail, she begins to suspect she's in over her head. Can she survive long enough to bring Morelli in? I've been hearing lots about these books, but hadn't had a chance to try one yet. Wish I hadn't waited so long. The writing style is engaging and the pace fast. I had a hard time putting the book down and couldn't stop thinking about it when I did. When the book ended, I started looking around for the second to see what would happen next to the main characters. It's easy to see why this series is so popular. The fun characters and storyline make for quick, light reading. I'm looking forward to catching up on the seven books I haven't read yet and hope to enjoy visits with these characters for many years to come.
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Summary: Fast moving action
Review: The first novel in the Stephanie Plum series. Stephanie lost her job, had her car repossessed, has hocked or sold most of her belongings, has an empty refrigerator, and has been reduced to sampling the food she bought for her pet hamster. She obtains employment with her cousin Vinnie, a bail bondsman, by threatening to tell Vinnie's wife about the duck (this is left to the reader's imagination). She is now a bounty hunter, and her first assignment is tracking down a man with whom she has a love/hate relationship.
Stephanie is from a working class family in New Jersey, with an odd assortment of relatives and friends, some of whom pop in and out of the story. The novel has its moments as she is stalked by an insane prizefighter who likes to hurt women, has attempts on her life, and bumbles into some major crime. Things work out, more or less, in the end as she picks up some injuries along the way. The future looks bright for Stephanie and her hamster, and the series continues.
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Summary: Fantastic Read~!
Review: This book had me hooked from the first page. I had read the first couple of pages online at this website, and I was very impressed. The story was funny and catchy.
When I finally received the book in the mail, I couldn't wait to get started on it again. It was so hard to put the book down. I could have read it in just one sitting if nothing else was going on.
I have already ordered the rest of the books in the series, and I can't wait to continue the adventure with Stephanie.
Stephanie Plum is spunky but smart. She has a great sense of humor, and you can't help but envy her attitude and perseverance throughout her struggles in the book. She draws you into her life, making you want her to succeed. Stephanie is one of those girls that you could hang out with at a diner, and someone that you would want to be friends with. That's what makes this book work.
Stephanie is not the only character in this book. She is also joined by her quirky family, some good friends, and a crazy boxer. Even though not all of the characters are large in the story line, they contribute so much to the book with their annoying habits and hilarious backgrounds. It makes meeting new people such a joy to read about.
Well, I loved this book, and I hope that people would try and read it once because I believe that this story has something for everybody hidden in the pages. If nothing else, it will definitely make you laugh.
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