The Web (Alex Delaware Series, No. 10)

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Summary: Oh man!
Review: After reading Jonathon Kellerman's "Priviate Eyes" I got a good taste of what kind of wounderful books this man writes. But give me a break! Whatever happened to the psychological suspence that I adored in "Prviete Eyes"? I think Mr. Kellerman put a little twist into this book and went to a setting that not what most people were expecting.

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Summary: Very Mysterious!
Review: Dr. Alex Delaware is invited to take a job on the island of Aruk, by the mysterious Dr.Moreland. Shortly into his assigned tasks, Alex discovers some very odd cases that the mysterious Dr. has treated in the past. One of these cases was a man who claims to have seen "worm people". As Dr. Delaware tries to unravel these mysterious cases, a brutal murder occurs on the island of Aruk. Alex inquires of Dr. Moreland about the islands history, and Dr. Moreland is very vague in his response. As the climax of this novel approaches, Alex finds cryptic messages left for him by the then missing Dr. Moreland. Robin is very much a main character in this story. However, if you are a big fan of Milo (as I am ), you may be dissapointed because his character plays a minor part in this novel. I give this story 4 stars, because it is not one of my favorite Kellerman stories. I thought the ending was a little silly.

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Summary: Not Up To His Usual
Review: Having just finished Over The Edge, I can't believe the same author wrote The Web. This book lacks the intensity and drive I've come to expect from Kellerman. I could not get into it and on page 40 or so still nothing of interest had happened. I kept skipping pages, hoping I would get to the "real" story soon, but I didn't. If you are a diehard Kellerman fan, by all means read this book, but don't expect to find the interesting relationship between Milo and Alex or any of the usual psychological intrigue because it's just not there.

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Summary: Kellermans paradise vacation goes SAVAGE!
Review: I couldn't put this novel down. Alex Delaware is a marvel dealing with the eccentric Dr. Moreland and his protege. The widowed and estrange daughter of Dr. Moreland and his exotic collection thats kept under lock and key. The cannibalistic murders of two locals. The sighting of an evil being within the forest separating the military and its reclusive leader from the declining natives. The unraveling treachery between politics and big business. A must read for those who dare.

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Summary: Only bad book he's written
Review: I finished it, my husband couldn't. We have read all his previous books and loved them. Poor research on the area also. If he was within stricking distance of Saipan, the island was definitely subject to typhoons on a regular basis.

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Summary: His worst book yet
Review: I have been an avid reader of Kellerman's books. However, this one was the worst. In an attempt to be unpredictable and exciting, Kellerman writes an ending that makes no sense. I'm not saying I enjoy predictable books, but this one was just logically inconsistent and boring with unrealistic characters. I only finished it because I hate to not finish a book.

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Summary: THIS ONE DID'NT WORK FOR ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Review: I loved all the other books by Jonathan Kellerman, but this onewas a little to slow. And a little to unbelievable.

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Summary: I've read most of the series & this is the poorest.
Review: I normally thoroughly enjoy all the Alex Delaware novels. Unfortunately I cannot say this one was up to standard. I recommend the author, but do not start with this one. If you are already a fan, & keen on reading the full series, then do not take this one on holidays. Use this one as the late night,"I'll just read one chapter before I go to sleep even though I have to get up early" one and chances are, you will only read one chapter that night & will get up on time!

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Summary: Smooth Reading
Review: I was leary of starting this book after reading the reviews on this web-site but I sailed right threw it. I found it a relaxing easy read. It is different then his other wonderful books but sometimes change is good. I didn't go into it thinking it was like his other books so I think that kept me from being the least bit disappointed. It was a little sci-fi but I handled it (I hate sci-fi). I enjoyed it and found it a relaxing read where as his other books keep you on constant pins and needles. I agree with the others on not starting out with this book. I would start with his first one of the series.

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Summary: Jonathan Kellerman's Day Off
Review: I've become a good fan of Jonathan Kellerman's series of Alex Delaware novels, but if this were the first I'd ever read I would never have picked up another. While the old scenario of being trapped on an island with no supply ship coming in some time creates some suspense, I found the payoff of this novel unrealistic and wholly unsatisfying. Kellerman tries to presentt a complex villian, with conflicting motivations, but just ends up with a muddy character given to maudlin speeches. Then again...I *did* read all the way to the end and had to see how it all turned out. I should be so lucky to be able to write a 300+ page book that people would actually wade thru to the end! Everyone deserves a day off every now and then, and this was Mr. Kellerman's. Let's hope THE CLINIC, coming in January 1997 is a big rebound!