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Summary: Confusing and disappointing
Review: I read "The Night Crew" while waiting for the latest Prey novel to come out in paperback. If this is any indication of his non-Lucas material, I won't be in a hurry to check out his Kidd series.Normally, I think Sandford is a great storyteller who writes with clarity. This book is just sloppy. I had a very hard time figuring out what was happening and why. Also, none of the characters or their relationships really ring true, except for Anna's platonic relationship with her second-in-command of sorts, Creek. It's a quick read, and it's not totally horrid, but I would recommend it only as a last resort if you're the type that absolutely has to have something to read and this is all you can find.
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Summary: The piece of paper...
Review: The piece of paper was the drugs! It was the drugs that the kid on the night crew took. That's why he got all weird and took off that night. The piece of paper illustrated that there was no connection between Harper's son and the kid (Jason?) on the night crew who got whacked. True, this was no Lucas Davenport thriller but it was a fun read. I enjoyed it more than the "Kidd" novel I read. It's hard to beat those Prey books. This one is a good read to tide you over until Lucas returns in May...
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Summary: Not as good as "Prey" series.
Review: When compared to other works of Sandford's, this book is disappointing. Standing on it's own, its not terrible but certainly is not great. The plot is choppy and leaves many loose ends. The characters though not completely unlikable, don't come across as interesting to the reader. The ending is terrible with huge loose ends at which point you usaully want to know if there is another book to let you know how it comes together in the end. If there is another book, I wouldn't read it.
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Summary: Give me Lucas Davenport!
Review: This is only my 2nd John Sandford novel, my first being "Certain Prey". It was a bit of a letdown as I wasn't able to connect to the characters in "Night Crew" like I could in his other book. For one thing, Jake, the once-policeman now turned lawyer, just lost his son to suicide. He even watched it several times on tape and never really seemed to get too upset about it. He referred to the incident as "my kid" died. Well, as a woman, maybe my perspective is different, but wouldn't a dad still be a bit more upset than that? And to jump into bed with someone he had just met up with a couple of days later...also I agreed with other reviewers who thought Sandford left alot of loose ends. Like when Jake and Anna watched the suicide tape looking for clues, a piece of paper fell to the ground. What was it? Did I miss something? I was listening to it on audiotape and may have skipped something there, but couldn't see where it tied in. I usually hate to hear a good story come to an end, but with this one I was tempted to do some fast forwarding. I believe I will go back and check out some more of the Prey series, they seem to be John Sandford's best work.
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Summary: Glad to see a new character!
Review: I recently visited our local library looking for a "Prey" series book I had not read, and came across this book. I was hooked from the start and finished it within 24 hours. Now I have to go back and find another. That is my problem (if you can call it a problem) with John Sandford, the stories just pull you in. Great reading but make sure the doors are locked!
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Summary: Confusing and disappointing
Review: I read "The Night Crew" while waiting for the latest Prey novel to come out in paperback. If this is any indication of his non-Lucas material, I won't be in a hurry to check out his Kidd series. Normally, I think Sandford is a great storyteller who writes with clarity. This book is just sloppy. I had a very hard time figuring out what was happening and why. Also, none of the characters or their relationships really ring true, except for Anna's platonic relationship with her second-in-command of sorts, Creek. It's a quick read, and it's not totally horrid, but I would recommend it only as a last resort if you're the type that absolutely has to have something to read and this is all you can find.
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Summary: BAD ENDING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Review: The Night Crew was a different twist for Sandford. I really like most of the Prey series. I was prepared to not like this book but it was fair. Anna Batory was a little unbelieveable. With no real police training she did better than the real ones did. I liked Jake Harper and Creek, they were more believeable to me. A killer is after Anna, no one can figure out who it is. Of course they finally do and that part ends ok but then the last chapter is added and the whole book does not end right unless Sandford is coming back with these same people. I doubt he is as the copyright is four years old. You are left hanging at the end. Part of the book is very scary and hard to put down, but because of the unbelievealbe Anna and the bad ending I only gave three stars. If you like a book with fast action but it doesn't seem possible then this is the book for you.
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Summary: TALK ABOUT A STRANGE ENDING....
Review: John Sandford is obviously a prolific and talented writer, as evidenced by the success of his Lucas Davenport "Prey" series. However, with "The Night Crew," I have to wonder why all the hoopla? Granted, this book has a very interesting and unusual premise---following a bunch of "reporters" who film unusual or bizarre accidents/murders/arsons, as they occur. The main character, Anna, is sympathetic and you can relate to her, in some ways. The book's best character, Jake, the ex-cop, is also quite different and interesting. Alas, however; the plot gets so confusing and the identity of the murder is so "convenient," yet unexplained. The ending, both in regards to what occurs with Anna and Jake's relationship, and Creek's strange visit to Anna's ex-boyfriend, is just frustrating. No closure! Now, if Sandford intends a series, this ending might work, but if he doesn't, he's robbed the reader of the all-important resolution of vital closure. A real disappointment.
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Summary: WAY Too Obvious!
Review: I LOVE mysteries and I am a fan of Sanford's "Prey" books but this was a pile of junk! I'm the type of person who doesn't try to guess "whodunnit" throughout the book - I just get swept away. Well, I didn't have to guess - the answer was so obvious the suspense was non-existent. I never have any idea who the killer is and I knew this one on about page 60! I'm just mad I finished the entire book to find out I was right all along...
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Summary: brisk
Review: John Sandford isn't the best writer around & he's not the greatest plotter around. But he's one of the most interesting mystery writers around because his stories take place at the intersection between the police & the news media. Half the fun of his Lucas Davenport series lies in watching Davenport use leaks to manipulate the media to his own ends. In this new series, Sandford gives us a sort of guerilla news crew. They roam the streets of LA at night & catch incidents on video tape, then sell them to the Networks. One night they film an animal liberationist raid on a lab and a drug addled youth jumping from a ledge. In short order someone starts attacking & killing members of the video crew. Is it connected to one of the videos they shot? connected to both? Sandford moves the story along briskly & he's created several likable characters who seem certain to pop up in future books. GRADE: C+
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