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Summary: Eve Saves Iris
Review: This book was just as formulaic as the last few from this author. However, while that problem led me to really rate her last book low, because I just didn't like the characters, I like the Eve Duncan character so much that even the author's stilted and sometimes silly writing and plot twists cannot dissuade me from wanting to find out what happens. Basically, I give Johansen credit for having created very memorable characters(all she needed to add was more Logan and the characters would have been perfect), but I just can't understand why her writing ability has dropped so much from her early books(for example, the Ugly Duckling, which was just great). All in all, if you like the Eve Duncan series, read this; if you don't, or if this is your first Johansen, it will probably not make much of an impression on you.
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Summary: Another Great Book
Review: This book was just as good as the last ones. The sequel is GREAT. You just can't put a good book down. I can't wait till the next one. I hope it's soon. I just started reading books about a year ago. The first book I picked up was by Iris. The first book to this sequel. When I started reading it I just couldnt put it down. Waiting anxiously on the next.
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Summary: Setting, conspiracy, supporting characters spice this tale
Review: This is the third in the series about Eve Duncan, forensic sculptor. While the first chapter does provide some background information on the series, I strongly recommend you first read "The Search" and "Final Target" in that order.The story begins with Eve happily living at her lakeside Georgia home, with her partner, Atlanta police detective Joe Quinn and their adopted daughter Jane. Then a sudden series of events upsets this domestic bliss and puts Eve at odds with Joe. These events were targeted to get Eve to accept a job to sculpt a skull in Louisiana. Here in the bayou country, Eve is protected by Sean Galen, who returns from earlier novels. Galen may be the most interesting character, part bodyguard/assassin, part confidante, companion and gourmet cook. While forces are pushing her to find the identity of the skull, others are trying to prevent her from accomplishing this, resulting in attempts on her life and those of her family. Other very interesting characters are a villain with many faces, an investigative journalist and the adopted daughter Jane, who at times seems stronger than either of her parents. There is a lot of plot interest with twists, conspiracies, and false identities. In the middle of the book, there was a little too much personal interaction between Eve and Joe that slows the plot, with Eve still upset with the lie uncovered that caused her to bolt from Georgia. Luckily the action speeds up with a satisfying ending that has some surprises. While this was not my favorite of the three Eve Duncan mysteries, it was still an enjoyable read.
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Summary: The Body of Lies
Review: This novel was an excellent read. I wasn't able to put it down once. She made this book a wonderful suspense. The plot was excellent, by introducing the troubles in people lives and there sacrifices to cope with bad experiences. I'd recommend this novel to everybody who loves learning new things.
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Summary: Great Read!
Review: This story keeps your interest from start to finish.The characters are interesting. I really enjoyed this bookand recommend it to others.
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Summary: A fellow author from Lake Tahoe
Review: This was a fun read and well done, Iris. You kept the pages turning and the characters so interesting. Your plot was creative and imaginative. Though nothing is impossible and secret organizations are all over the world. Look back on September 11th. You did your research, kept your writing clean and captivated me until the last page. Readers will not be disappointed. Keep them coming. You're a real talent.
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Summary: Really Good Read
Review: This was a great continuance of the last books in this series. I wasn't disappointed. If you liked the others in this series, you will love this one. I was happy to see the return of Eve and Jane and Quinn. I can't wait for the next one. The plot is great and will keep you guessing until the end.
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Summary: Better used to prop up furniture...
Review: This was by far, the worst book I have read in a number of years. It was lent to me by a friend and I have to admit, I owe him a beer because he made me promise not to burn it and I did anyhow. The dialogue is laughable. The characters ridiculous. A gradeschooler with ADHD probably could have polished this novel. In short, don't waste your time with this book. It will make you hate your self and hate the world. That is all.
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Summary: Body of mediocrity
Review: This was probably the worst book of its genre I ever tried to read. I had never read anything previously by Ms. Johansen but the favorable reviews were tempting. What a disappointment! The writing was poor and the plot was ridiculous. Did Ms. Johansen never listen to a 12 year child speak. The dialogue which came from Jane's mouth in no way evoked a child's speech. The dialogue of the adults was pitifully pedestrian. There were no descriptions to conjure up any sense of atmosphere. One hundred pages of this drivel convinced me that there was no hope for anything better from this book so back to the library it went. Glad I did not waste any money on it.
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Summary: Can I give this stupid book less than 1 star?????
Review: This was the WORST book! Pure torture. I don't know how publishers can sleep at night knowing they allow books like this loose in the world.
The characters are supposed to be complex, yet they are completely one-dimensional. No personality. Dialogue verges on simpleton. The daughter Jane is dull as dirt, no personality, talks like an adult...yet we are supposed to believe she's a 12 year old w/ a troubled past. Huh? Supposed to be this great love affair between Joe, the "tough" cop and Eve. No evidence of that. Eve is a whiner and Joe is just a cop. Galen is supposed to be some complex, dark, protector. Just sounds like a pain in the arse to me.
This book is not good enough to use as a drink coaster. Don't waste your time.
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