Rating: Summary: smiles and giggles, but was left wanting more... Review: Four to Score is the fourth installment of Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum crime series. It is also the fifth book in the series that I have read (..I was naughty and started with book five). True to form, we have our delightful bounty hunter babe chasing some nasties around greater Trenton whilst dealing with her wacky friends and family. But does Four to Score stand out in any way? Well...In Four to Score we have a fairly light mystery involving counterfeiting and some nasty behaviour (shootings, firebombing, mutilation). The story itself is rather forgettable. However in Four to Score the author introduces a new character, a 6'4" transvestite who really livens up the story. And last, and probably least, Stephanie Plum finally "does it" with Morelli, the heartthrob of the Trenton police force. However I must warn any guys reading Four to Score: Evanovich's description of Stephanie's lust and her actual sexual encounter is, while not very explicit, has the feel of what would be in (or I imagine to be in) a Jackie Collins' novel. This is a shame because I had felt until now Evanovich's novels are really suitable to either gender despite being marketed towards women (..the UK edition of Four to Score has an all-'shocking pink' cover). Bottom line: lukewarm mystery compensating by some very colourful characterisations. Not Evanovich's best, but fans will gobble it up. Recommended.
Rating: Summary: Favorite thus far. Review: I've only read books 1 - 4. These books are fabulous! Four to Score is my favorite. The addition of Sally Sweet was simply halarious. When Stephanie, Lula and Sally get together it is non-stop, laugh-out-loud-till-your-husband-and-kids-think-your-nuts halarity!!
Rating: Summary: Further adventures in the Burg Review: The Burg is a section of Trenton, NJ, where Stephanie Plum plies her trade as a bounty hunter, working for her cousin Vinnie. Her latest assignment is Maxine Nowicki, who has stolen her boyfriend's car. Stephanie has the lure of her bounty money plus a promise of $1000 from Maxine's ex-boyfriend, who is very anxious for Maxine to be apprehended. Things get wild when someone begins to cut body part off from Maxine's friends and also attempts to burn up Stephanie's house and apartment. Wannabe bounty hunters, Lula, a former prostitute, and Sally, a trash-talking transvestite, join Stephanie in the hunt for Maxine and they definitely make things lively. This humorous trio gets into all sorts of trouble before the bad guys are finally brought to justice. As always, Evanovich fills her books with extemely colorful and hilarious characters and hysterically humorous action.
Rating: Summary: Too Good! Review: My sister asked me to read Janet Evanovich, telling me that my writing style is very close to hers. I was curious more than anything, especially since we write in the same genre, and found this author to be just too good to be true. I was so glad my sister told me about her and am looking forward to reading all her other novels. Perfect!
Rating: Summary: Gives Laughing out loud, new meaning! Review: It is a must to start with the first book and work your way through the story of Stephanie Plum. After that by the time you get to this one if your not in love with Morelli, your numb!!! So Hot it sizzles! These are the best books I have ever read, in fact so good my mom, grandma and sister all read them after me.
Rating: Summary: Well at least its not as bad as the black maid outfit! Review: Well..do to her lack of understanding the true character of trenton...it has an quite BAD similarity to many of her real life friends...including the ones she was living a dubble life with...I must say it raises my level of confidence in her ability to stab with daggers! I remember all about her and hourse girl..the parties...the cheating. Just glad I am blind as well as deaf! My friends had to punch this book into brail so I could read it! Only selected this book due to its easy language and lack of her real passions in life. These would include immaturity, insecurity, "the mirror", laying back with the head on the pillow with saltines, and the way she liked to constantly bash trentons head into the wall!
Rating: Summary: Awesome Review: Janet Evanovich's books are awesome! Everyone should read them!
Rating: Summary: Janet Evanovich/ must buy series Review: I love all the Janet Evanovich series books! I discovered her after Three came out and have been buying on hardcover ever since. These wonderful books have hilarious dialogue mixed in with thrilling situations and wonderful characters (i personally would like to meet a Joe Morelli frustrating that he is). I have the entire series and have reread them many times. Thanks Janet!
Rating: Summary: Plum Good Again!!! Review: Very funny and fast paced book!! I started the series about 3 weeks ago, now I can't stop reading the books. Evanovich is a female Carl Haissen(sp?). Recommend to every comedy/mystery fan.
Rating: Summary: Laugh out loud funny Review: I have laughed and laughed reading these novels by Evonovich. I woke my husband up the other night laughing while reading this book. The characters in this book are too funny. Grandma, Cousin Vinnie, Sally Sweet and Lula each add a new dimension and many laughs to this story. Grandma is the type of granmother you would love to have; she says what she is thinking. Lula is one of the funniest characters and as this series continues, she gets better and better. I particularly like how Stephanie's cars get blown up over and over again, but not the blue bomb. Wonderful. Enjoy.
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