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Summary: Alex Is Back!
Review: Dr. Alex Delaware is finally back in fine form. After three disappointments in this fine series, with THE WEB being the distinct low point, we find Alex and Milo in the dark heart of southern California in a fascinating modern mystery. This one is particularly reminescent of Ross MacDonald. This one is a fantastic read -- it is good to see Kellerman back in top form.
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Summary: A good read anyway
Review: This is an enjoyable book although I agree with other reviewers, not of the calibre of previous Kellerman books. The last couple I have really not enjoyed, with 'The web" being a lowpoint in my mind. But of your looking for an entertaining read that has an interesting plot, you'll enjoy this one.
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Summary: A well thought out plot.
Review: A rather dark story with characters that are not especially appealing,yet the different feelings you get following this cleverly written venture into the minds of the criminally insane and the functional psychopath,has to make one wonder about the cost of being a product of a dysfunctional family, not only to the individual, but all the people he may adversely affectduring the course of is life.I had no problem with Kellerman choosing this type of book,as I've read Vachss' works which are much darker bycontrast and subject matter,and have some really off-beat characters.
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Summary: Monster
Review: Excellent book,although the ending was just a little disappointing
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Summary: disappointing
Review: I found this book to be tedious and repetitive. In my opinion, this is very unlike any other story I've read by J. Kellerman. The first three quarters of the story the author seemed to be "filling the pages." I own every Delaware story by the author and I still anticipate the next.
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Summary: If you love Dr. Delaware, you will love this book.
Review: I was thrilled with Monster. After being very disappointed by some of my favorite authors recently (i.e. James Patterson & his very dull Pop Goes the Weasel), I was so glad to see Kellerman back in top form. I liked Billy Straight, but the last couple of Delaware books have not been favorites. This is more like his first novels, the ones that I fell in love with. I was very surprised to see some negative reviews posted here. Most of the people at the library where I work and in my reading group seemed to feel much the same way that I did. I would feel very confident in recommending Monster to anyone who enjoys a good thriller.
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Summary: Very Disappointing!
Review: Not like the usual flare of the other delaware novels....no relationship between alex and robin or between milo and alex. It starts out bizarre and never picks up. Cannot figure out the relationships between the victms to the killer not even till the end. I hope other novels will not follow.
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Summary: Delaware is back and it was worth the wait!
Review: Jonathan Kellerman is back with another Alex Delaware psychological thriller. Delaware and his friend, Detective Milo Sturgis are thrown together to solve a gruesome crime. After Milo finds the hacked up body of a women psychologist in the trunk of a car. This is the second such murder in eight months. The first was a wannabe actor who's body, sawed in half, and was also found in a car trunk. The quest to solve the heinous crime takes us to the Strarkweather State Hospital for the Criminally Insane were Ardis "Monster" Peake is imprisoned for the brutal murders of his mother and the family she worked for. Out in the field Alex also visits with people who knew Peake in the days when the murders were committed. The plot twists and turns. More murders are committed before Alex and Milo solve the case. The "Monster" good but not one of Kellerman's best Delaware-Sturgis novels. "Bill Straight," in which Delaware only puts in a cameo appearance was much better.
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Summary: Disappointing for Kellerman
Review: I have read all of Mr. Kellerman's books. This one, along with "Billy Straight" were two of his poorest. I love the Alex Delaware character throughout his earlier works. This book however was predictable, tedious and lacked substance and the usual Kellerman twists and intelligence. Don't judge this author by this book-his earlier Delaware novels are extraordinary. Mr. Delaware should stick to what he knows-child psychology vs. sociopathy.
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Summary: A Good Start
Review: All in all a good book that i would suggest, without guilt, for a lazy Sunday afternoon read. Monster is well written and has plot and story idea worth the time. It is a fun book. However, the final 1/4 of the book is weak. One feels as if Jonathan was in a hurry to finish it off. The ending seems rushed and is not well explained or supported.
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