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Summary: Interesting villains can't save a bland heroine or plot.
Review: NOTE--this review goes heavy on the spoilers. If you haven't read ENVY yet, read this review at your own risk.*** This was my first Sandra Brown novel, a Christmas present. And yes, I'm already done. I read quite fast. I have to say that I found our main protagonist, Maris Matherly-Reed, to be quite two-dimensional. Whenever one of the villains did something, I tried to guess what her reaction would be, and I was always right. This should not be so in a mystery novel. She was also too perfect, capable of doing no wrong. I like my heroes and heroines flawed. And the plot of the book is terribly worn out. "Guy that wants revenge is softened by beautiful woman?" No offense, Ms. Brown, but it has been done. Furthermore, she seems to change the plot halfway through. Originally it seems as if Parker's whole intent is to get revenge on Maris, but later his target changes to Noah. Still, this novel was not without its good points--its villains and/or supporting characters. My favorite kind of characters are the cunning, scheming kind, and watching Daniel, Noah, and Parker all struggle to out-scheme one another was pure delight. In the end, Nadia was a bit more three-dimensional then she'd seemed. And Mike Strother simply stole the book. Final summary--If you're a Sandra Brown fan and don't have this, you may as well buy it. If not, rent it from the library and give it a read, but you probably won't be checking it out again anytime soon.
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Summary: Sandra Brown is a Genius!
Review: The book within a book idea is very creative! Sandra Brown had me clinging to this book, unable to put it down! There was a twist and turn at every corner. Cannot wait for her next book!
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Summary: Pleasant trip
Review: Even though it's pretty obvious where the plot is going, you still have a good time getting there. The bad guys are soooo bad and the good guys are so likeable. Have a good time with this one.
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Summary: Best SB book yet!
Review: What more is there to say, except when passed along, it was returned with all in agreement. (We write our brief reviews inside the front cover.) Having read the 'review guidelines'; even though the book jacket MAY have giving the ending away, having read several Brown book's I was still intrigued to the point of another all-night read. It was well worth the loss of sleep and the jacket DID NOT spoil the ending!
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Summary: A Must Read for Sandra Brown Fans
Review: Sandra Brown just gets better and better. When you think you have the ending figured out she twists and turns it again. At first the changes in time are a little confusing but it quickly becomes another part of the spell Brown casts over her readers. I found myself reading until the wee hours. The character development is excellent and always leaving the reader wondering what the next chapter will reveal. The romance story is steamy but never overwhelms the main plot.
Brown is now at the top of my list of Authors and I am always waiting for her next novel.
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Summary: Edgy...Steamy....and completely Fabulous!
Review: When it comes to Sandra Brown, you never have to worry about her delivering a great story, packed with twists and turns. But ENVY tops the charts ! The whole 'book-within-a-book' was masterful. As always, Sandra leaves her reader wondering if the truth really is stranger than fiction with the story of how two friends allowed envy to totally rip their lives apart, and the woman who must be clever enough to wrap together 15 years of loose ends. The insider info on the world of publishing was great to experience, and gives you an overview of what goes on behind the scenes before a book ever reaches your hands. It was informative without being boring. And as always, Sandra's bunch of colorful, strong, and savvy characters will leave you itching for more. Don't wait for the paperback. Grab this one now and ENJOY!!!!
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Summary: A Really Great Read!!
Review: This was my first Sandra Brown.....and surely won't be my last. Great plot that kept my attention right down to the end. Only reason I didn't give it five stars is that it contained a couple of graphic sex scenes that really didn't have to go as far as they did. This prevented me from recommending the book to a few of my more conservative friends.....which is a real shame because they would have thoroughly enjoyed the rest of the book.
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Summary: Don't need all the explicit sex talk.
Review: I had not read any works by Sandra Brown before, and by recommendation, I thought I would. I was very pleased with her style and character development, but I certainly could have done without the explicit sex talk. While some reference to the matter was essential, a lot more could have been left to the imagination of each reader. I hesitate in recommending it to those whom are offended by such language, but would not disregard it all together. The story was great and the "good guys always finish last" gives a good ending to the whole ordeal.
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Summary: A great read!
Review: I thought this book was great! I really like Sandra Brown and I think this is one of her best. I couldn't put the book down!
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Summary: Good, but not her best
Review: I am a big fan of Sandra Brown's mystery suspense books, so I was looking forward to Envy. For the most part the book was very enjoyable. The book within a book format was very well done, and kept me turning the pages to get to the end. Unfortunately I had figured out the entire book long before I got to the last page. The outcome was fairly predictable, although not entirely disappointing. I had a love hate relationship with the Parker Evans character, but found the Noah Reed character too broadly drawn, and Maris just a little too perfect, and seemingly unaffected in being a pawn in two men's games. My major complaint about the book involved the fairly graphic sex scenes. I don't mind sex in books or movies, but these were graphic enough to make me uncomfortable just reading them. I most likely would have graded the book a little higher if not for this factor.
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