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Summary: Done to death!
Review: Kellerman has become too complacent in developing this series character, and the book just rambles on as if the reader is supposed to fill in the blanks. There are no twists, which by definition is what makes something a THRILLER. This was not thrilling at all . . . Kellerman has fallen victim to the growing trend among successful authors to just phone in tired tales to their large reading audience. The plot is a bad episode of "Barretta" at best or some T.V movie of the week at worst. The characters show up and deliver lines that are right of a high school production and you skip around so much trying to find some meat that you lose track of the story. Perhaps Kellerman is tired of this genre, because his main character seems to be just going through the motions as well. It's been a long time since this series was exciting . . .
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Summary: love alex delaware series
Review: I love kellerman's alex delaware novels, have read just about all of them. One of the best things about them is the way he covers the map in L.A., every street, every neighborhood, all kinds of people from all walks of life. Alex, with a power of observation that may rival sherlock holmes's, tells you every detail of what every person looks like, including what they are wearing. with some authors this is tedious, but kellerman really gets me to picture every scene as if i were there. The biggest flaw in this particular book was that certain famous people were so thinly disguised i thought i was reading something by dominick dunne. If any of these stories are based on something that really happened, it should be on people and events that are a little-less well-known. Also, i thought it was about time alex and robin's relationship had a reality check, he could have taken this even further. Through most of the books it's a continuous round of gourmet meals, fine wine, fabulous sex, no money worries, and perfect harmony. We should all be so lucky. Still, the story captured and held my interest, and i like the character of milo a lot. He helps carry this one.
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Summary: Dang, I liked it.
Review: I haven't read that much of Kellerman's work, so I really can't comment on what some past reviews find as "not the greatest work" or "a little unbelievable." As a former psychology student, I find it completely plausible for a therapist to be overcome by what he considers a failure on his part, someone worth saving. And that this haunts him when he learns what she became. I find this very credible. Alex Delaware is a doctor of clinical psychology retired from practice, who consults on police cases. Teamed his best friend, Milo Sturges, who happens to be gay, Delaware is interesting in that he retains his integrity and even a shred of optimism after witnessing L.A.'s worst. When he crosses paths with a former patient who was abruptly taken from his care by her parents, he blames himself and wonders what more he could have done. I find this to be very logical. Exploring her death, Delaware that even though his time with this girl, Lauren, was short, he made a lasting impression. She was studying psychology at the local university with plans for a doctorate. She even referred to Delaware once as "the father she wished she'd had." Anyone who enters psychology for the purpose of truly helping others would take this to heart. I do believe that Delaware becomes obsessed with the case, but isn't this natural? He seeks to help this person in death, as he couldn't do in life. He encouters lies and half-truths at every corner. While I do think that the unmasking of the murderer is a little predictable, Kellerman does a good job of weaving a compelling yarn of probable suspects. I would and plan to read more of this series.
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Summary: Research needed
Review: Flesh and Blood is good, but Kellerman failed to do his research on a very simple thing. He has Sturgis and Delaware going to The Cloisters, a gay bar in L.A. at 3:00 a.m. The bars close at 2:00 a.m. in California so if they were still serving liquor (and one guy was drinking a Scotch), Sturgis would have closed the place down. Shame on Kellerman and shame on his editor for not catching this.
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Summary: Not so bloody
Review: This is my first Jonathon Kellerman book and whilst it was a good read and kept me interested until the end, I feel unsatisfied. There was a lot of guesses gone wrong in the book and even the climax wasn't all that thrilling. Everything seemed to be tied up too perfectly at the end. I will most likely try another Kellerman book as I enjoyed Alex Delaware as a character, I just don't think I liked the case too much, or Alex's relationship with Robyn. As usual I should have probably started with book number 1 and worked my way through :)
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Summary: NOT HIS BEST WORK
Review: I love the Alex Delaware series and have read every book. This one seemed to lack passion and motivation. Why is Alex so caught up in this mystery that he risks his relationship with his lover? Could he feel so guilty about his inability to help a client in two brief sessions some years ago that he was willing to take such risks with his life? The plot twists were good and the final outcome was very interesting but I just don't understand where Alex fit in the story. Will Milo never learn how to dress properly?
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Summary: Actually 4 1/2 stars....
Review: Jonathon Kellerman is a master of suspense and mystery! I am a die-hard horror buff and have recently branched out to other forms of literature. Kellerman is among the best in any genre, he writes with a clear and concise style that is easy to understand and enjoy. Kellerman's plots always have twists and turns just when u think u have it all figured out. He is a lot like John Saul without the supernatural influence; both men are great storytellers. Kellerman and his wife, Faye, are the best husband-wife combo out there (not that are a lot of them, but hey who's counting?) and both write best-sellers. Jonathon writes about real people and real activities; that is what is "scary". In horror, we are talking about far-fetched stuff for the most part. Kellerman writes about stuff that very possibly could and DOES happen!! The Kellerman household must be very busy and I think they are a very special couple. I read anything they put out because it is a sure-fire red-hot page-turner.
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Summary: I Enjoyed It as Much as His Earlier Novels
Review: Several reviewers allude to some recent novels that have not been up-to-par. I live overseas and haven't had an opportunity to read all of his intervening novels, but have read five or six of his books, and liked all of them. This particular book, I enjoyed as much as his early books. I love reading about Alex and Milo's investigations. Just as I have aged, they have aged also. I like that, because the characters have grown. Robin is still with Alex, but is post-menopausal, while Alex and Milo are also getting into middle age, and aren't so impetuous as when they were younger. Perhaps the people giving negative reviews of this book haven't yet reached middle age themselves and can't yet appreciate this fact. I was very surprised at the negative reviews. What I loved most about this book is that when Alex gets involved in the investigations, he goes about things as would any ordinary citizen, except that he gets a few better ideas than I would. But I can imagine myself in his place, doing what he does, making the same mistakes he makes. Except that I could never really do it--it's just wishful thinking on my part. As a reader, it's easy to step into Alex's shoes. I enjoyed the story. I read it in two days, and had trouble putting it down.
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Summary: Flesh and Blood
Review: Alex Delaware investigates when a teenaged patient he couldn't help winds up dead. Publication was bumped from December to maximize Christmas sales.
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Summary: Very Average
Review: After reading Monster and being pleasantly suprised, I was quickly disappointed with this very average book. The plot was a mess. I felt the book had way too many characters to follow and the characters were not that interesting. Also, I really never understood Alex's obbession with the deceased. I think, after reading two books, Kellerman is a good writer but is up and down like anyone.
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