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Summary: jak does it again - better than ever
Review: I could not put this book down. The book was fast paced, fun, and the charcter development was like only JAK could do. The plot, a white color crime that the police could not be brought into takes the main charcters, Jack and Elizabeth, on an chase that kept me guessing what and who would happen next. I loved all the charcters introduced in this book - they felt real. The worst part of this book was that it ended - I wanted the story and charcters to go on forever- Jayne did it again - a keeper for all JAK fans!
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Summary: Same great stuff with a new twist
Review: I have always enjoyed JAK, with the exception of her last few novels. Soft Focus reedems JAK as one of my favorite romance authors. There is still the stereotypical JAK characters- the corporate shark who is afraid of love and the woman who is forced to work with him, eventually succumbing to his good lucks and rough charm. However, JAK fans will be suprised to see the backdrop and tone of the book is in the film noir style. Although this is the first time she has written in this genre, she has done a more than adequate job to make this book enjoyable. Keep it coming!
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Summary: Soft Focus
Review: I have been a fan of JAK for years and i got to say i'm a little disapointed at her latest. it lacks her earlier intensity. i feel that the character are underdeveloped and that overall it did not keep me from putting the book down. i usually have to keep reading to find out what happens next, but this book was too predictable and dry. i hope her next shows what she can do as a writer.
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Summary: Slight dulling of the shine
Review: I love Krentze's book no matter the name under which she writes because her characters are quirky, lively, and real. _Soft Focus_ is another hit in a long line of hits for the author and once again readers meet some interesting people. who cares that the mystery is a little thin. The only thing that does dim the shine of the book for me is the language. I am well aware that people do use such expletives and terms but I discourage them from doing so in my vicinity. I was sorry to see such objectionable terms in an otherwise enjoyable book. I found the swearing unnecessary. A good book marred by the unfortunate use of what I think excessive use of expletives. You may not think so.
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Summary: Nothing new to add
Review: I seem to be repeating what others have said but I suppose since Jayne Ann Krentz feels entitled to say the same thing ad nauseum, I should feel entitled as well. I realize that there is a formula involved in JAK books, but more and more it seems to come down to formula and little else. The most discouraging thing wasn't that the story was predictable, it was that the story was hollow. I never cared for the characters. The female lead seemed hard and emotionally dense. The male character... well he's basically the same male character she puts in all of her books. Nothing new, nothing unique, nothing...well... nothing interesting. This is a plot based book with thin characters and the mystery isn't very interesting. JAK needs to take a break and work on stretching her work. Enough with the business consultant/CEO story. She's done it countless times and there is nothing new there. Perhaps a new genre-- Western? Espionage? SOMETHING. The way it is now, if you've read any of her other books you've read this one. This is simply a tired retelling of her old stories that isn't very romantic, emotional, or interesting.
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Summary: soft focus
Review: I thought the dialogue was every bit as witty and funny as any of her best titles. This is not great literature, but a fun read for a cold winter's night.
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Summary: running out of steam
Review: I used to love Jayne Ann Krentz but this book has pretty much ended it for me. The plot is pretty good but the hero and heroine just didn't grab me. The book seems tired as if the author is running out of steam.
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Summary: Un-baked cake...
Review: I used to really enjoy JAK, but her recent books have been less than wonderful. This book almost pushed me to give up on her. It's as if she doesn't care about character development or emotional intensity. I got the impression she was writing a Harlequinn novel (no offense to Harlequin fans) or that she had a deadline to get a book out. She didn't even seem to do much research with reference to the technology that was the focus of the story-line. Not her best effort. Try Linda Howard, if you want to remember what JAK used to be like...
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Summary: Soft Focus
Review: I was very disappointed in this book. I love JAK whether she writes as herself or as Jayne Castle or Amanda Quick. I could hardly stay interested in the story. The plot never developed into anything. I did not care for the characters either as there did not seem to be any romance or chemistry between them. Normally I cannot put down a JAK book. It was unheard of that this book took me one week to finish. Normally a good JAK is finished in one day to the exclusion of everything else! I am disappointed that I bought the hardcover edition. The last three of her books have also been disappointing. The characters are not developed and the story limps along. Truly disappointing.
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Summary: Not exactly her best
Review: I'm a devoted JAK fan, and read all of her books whenever they come out. I love her novels as Quick and Castle also, but I must agree with previous reviews. JAK has found a formula that worked for her in the beginning: Deep Waters and Absolutely Postively. But now the books seem to be all the same. The two main characters give off the same persona that are the same in each book. But the quality of her books has not gotten any better, especially her last couple of books. I would wait for this one to come out in paperback...unless you simply can not live without your JAK fix
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