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Summary: Lamest of the Series
Review: The Stephanie Plum series gets tired in this latest book - the killer is obvious about mid-stream, and the romance with the cop and the other bounty hunter are warmed-over, same-old, same-old. The cast of characters was charming and funny for the first couple of books, but there's nothing new here. And there's none of the true gripping suspense I found in the first book, with the truly scary psycho killer.
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Summary: Excellent continuation of the series
Review: Okay, the Stephanie Plum series is not great literature, but the stories have good plots, a great protagonist, and some great wry humor.I think Lorelei King as the read for the unabridged version adds just the right amount of character to the reading to enhance its enjoyment. Unlike many readers, she does not allow emoting to interfere with the story.
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Summary: GREAT
Review: This was an interesting read. I am a big fan of Janet Evanovich's and enjoyed the plot. I was a little disappointed about the personal life of Stephanie, I was there would be more sparks with Ranger this go around... but nope, it was all like Wham Bam Thank you Mam' now back to Morelli you go. Lula was hilarious in this book as usual, without her, it would totally not be fun. I was kept guessing to the end. Bring on the next Plum story!!
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Summary: AUDIO Review of series Narrators and SPOILERS
Review: BE WARNED THERE IS A SPOILER IN THE END IF YOU HAVEN'T READ PREVIOUS BOOKS!!!
Janet's books are tops on my list. What I really enjoy is that her books are always laugh out loud funny, so they are perfect for Audio productions. Audio narrators however are a matter of your particular taste. For some reason Janet's publishers aren't doing her the justice her books deserve.
Janet's Stephanie Plum series of books have had several different narrators. C.J. Critt of www.recordedbooks.com fame is the Queen of Stephanie Plum character voices. C.J. Critt makes Stephanie come to life through her voice with a great talent of making each additional character have a distinct voice of their own. At any given moment you know that it's Joe, Ranger, Grandma Mazur, Lula, etc.
I was absolutely thrilled to find that Recorded Books had recorded volumes 1-6 done by C.J. Unabridged. She is the best in my opinion for the series. Books 1-6 have also been read by a variety of other narrators from Debbie Mazar, Lori Petty and the narrator for this version Lorelei King.
Then came a stumbling block when the people who okay which company will produce Janet's Audio version of the series chose Brilliance Audio for Book 7. They chose a narrator named Tanya Eby who was so horrible that even now several years later people still are asking on the Janet message board if there will be another version done. However, it seems that there is not chance because that company got exclusive rights. Let's just say I'd fire those people who make those decisions if it was me.
Now, we move on to Books 8 & 9. Luckily for my personal taste www.recordedbooks.com got enough of the contract to produce what they call the Library version of books 8 & 9. No news on 10 at this time. So, I was jumping for joy because C.J. Critt was back after the horrifying ordeal with Tanya Eby on book 7.
You are wondering why I mention all of this and this is why, Lorelei King is the narrator of the most commonly available versions. She is a wonderful narrator, but for this series I think she is absolutely wrong. As mentioned by another review she is too upper crust sounding for Stephanie's character. Stephanie is from Jersey, she's educated, but she's not an Ivy League girl. She's a Jersey neighborhood girl. So to give her a voice that seems so out of character seems like a disservice to the series. I was saddened to see that Lorelei once again will be reading the next Stephanie Plum book. What's really bad is that instead of getting the quality performance that C.J. gives you get a run of the mill let's get the books narrated as fast as we can production of an audio book. I'm glad so far for most of the series I have had the option. What is scary is that a company like Recorded Books isn't doing whatever needs to be done to keep Janet and the people that give out those contracts happy to make sure they do get to do her books. Because the combination of their production and Janet's books are a perfect combination.
Now for my view on To the Nines, I thought it was hilarious. Opinions are varied on this volume in the series, but for me it was laugh out loud funny. I don't take these books seriously when I pick up a Stephanie Plum book I am looking for the laughs and the love triangle between Stephanie/Ranger/Joe Morelli.
In this volume though it's leaving me a little tired. By the storyline it's obvious the choice of which guy will win has been made, so the flirting and conflict is becoming old and stale.
That's really hard for me to admit because I still love the series, but this time it was the humor that held me in and kept me for the ride.
The Steph/Ranger/Joe thing has run its course since we've been shown how Steph is going to run scared from Ranger at every possible opportunity. He would be my choice because I always like the guy who doesn't seem the obvious choice. However, because of comments made within the story it seems he's nothing more than the plaything/mystery man for the entire series.
It seems like the Steph/Joe thing has only one conclusion that is just simply being drug out until someone finally decides the series is close to an end for it's big climax of wedded bliss.
I love the series. My only complaint is that this back and forth mess with Steph/Joe where they are off and on again so often it's like a never-ending tennis match. I keep coming back for more because the rest of the story is always great, but that part has become old and stale to me. How many times do a couple have to break up and get back together or how many times does the book end with a question of who will she choose only for surprise, surprise it's Joe. Other than that, I LOVE LOVE LOVE the series! The many zany characters are always worth waiting for. In To the Nines the guy covered in Vaseline still has me laughing out loud and I have read or listened to this book a dozen times. I'm eagerly awaiting Ten Big Ones! As long as Janet keeps writing I'll keep buying and keeping telling all my friends.
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Summary: I knew it couldn't last but I still enjoyed it
Review: The first 8 were so good. Fast, witty, even a little endearing. This last one is a decent read, but not as good as the first ones, for sure. And I do think the Stephanie Plum books should be read in order to really get the most fun out of them. The thing with Ranger and Joe can't be really appreciated, I don't think, unless you are in on it from the beginning. It's just not the same picking up that particular thread in the middle. Another drawback for me is that I can get through one of these books in just a few hours. I wish she'd write something a little more substantial and not let Stephanie move in with Joe. All in all, though, I recommend this Evanovich series. There are some good laugh-out-loud moments in each and every one.
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Summary: She's made a come back
Review: I loved books 1 through 5. 6, 7, and 8 were steadily going downhill. Thank goodness, this one gets back to the real thing.
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Summary: Another Good One!
Review: I belong to a book club and Janet Evanovich is one of our favorite authors to read and discuss. Her sense of humor is great, and the Plum series one of the best series out there - right up there with Grafton's Alphabet series. Although I figured out who the killer was the moment he was introduced, this didn't take away from the story line or the quirky characters Evanovich is famous for. I just wish she'd put Ranger back in Stephanie's bedroom! Great book.
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Summary: HIGH SUSPENSE - THRILLING READING
Review: Stellar voice performer Lorlei King gives a captivating spin to the outre characters peopling Janet Evanovich's ninth Stephanie Plum novel. Few can mix mirth and mayhem as adroitly as Ms. Evanovich, and "To The Nines" is one more thrilling ride. Stephanie Plum, as surely the reading world knows, is a New Jersey gal with a talent for bounty hunting. Her latest quarry is Samuel Singh, an illegal immigrant, for whom her cousin and boss, Vinnie, has posted bail. Not a good idea to jump bail when Stephanie's around. Sounds like a routine track-down until our diligent huntress runs into a covey of killers. The body count mounts and Stephanie heads for Las Vegas where the cast of characters grows to include some of the most outre entertainers imaginable. The stakes are high in Vegas, and so is the suspense in "To The Nines." - Gail Cooke
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Summary: I Love This Series!
Review: Having read each of the books in the Stephanie Plum series, I have become a huge fan of Janet Evanovich. I love authors who write with humor - wish there were more out there - and she's tops at that. Since there are descriptions here of the content of the book, I'll forego that and keep this brief. Unlike others who complain that she is beginning to repeat, I don't feel that way. Her books are always refreshing. I love the sexual tension between Stephanie and Ranger, the on-again, off-again relationship with Joe Morelli, and of course, the other quirky characters that surround Stephanie. A laugh-out-loud book that will not disappoint. You go, Ms. Evanovich!
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Summary: The latest Stephanie Plum adventure
Review: As always it was a pleasure to sit back and relax with a Stephanie Plum book. In this one, Stephanie is trying to find a killer, who send his/her victims red roses and carnations before they are murdered. All the while she is trying to catch the killer, she finds herself marked as the next victim, and she has to look over her shoulder with every step she takes. The criminal plot in this book is not the strongest yet, but the ususal characters surrounding Stephanie more than make up for a weak plot. As usual, Stephanie moves in, temporarily, with her sexy boyfriend and cop, Joe Morelli, while the mysterious Ranger moves around on the fringes of her life as well. There are many funny scenes in this book, and it was a very good read. It can be read without knowing the other 8 previous books, but they are definitely also worth a read.
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