Richard M. (algernon99) -
Helpful Score: 10
Sorry, this one just didn't do anything for me. The main character is such a useless, helpless wimp that it's irritating--to me, of course-your mileage may vary. She's supposed to be a capable nurse, but whenever she gets in the presence of the hunky mysterious Jagger (which is most of the book), she's a helpless puddle of hormones doing silly things that are supposed to be funny, but aren't. They're just...silly. I also don't find a gay best friend and roommate's romance with a transvestite gay man very comfortable to be around, either.
Maybe it'd be better to just wait for the next Stephanie Plum book--why waste your time with a very poor imitation?
Maybe it'd be better to just wait for the next Stephanie Plum book--why waste your time with a very poor imitation?
Helpful Score: 8
I love cozy mysteries but this one was just not my cup of tea. Even though it's very new (2004) I felt like the style was a bit corny and dated, with one particular character who talked like a stereotype gangster 'dollface", "good thing you're such a looker", "atta girl, doll"...my Mt. TBR is so massive that I firmly believe in the 50 page rule...so this is available for someone else!
Helpful Score: 5
THis series is VERY much like the Stephanie Plum series. Not sure if I am too enthused with it, because it does remind so much of Evanoviches books.
Helpful Score: 3
A bit slow going at first, but I liked the main characters enough to stick with it. I'm glad I did as the pace picked up enough that the book ended up being a fun, interesting read.
Helpful Score: 2
1st in the series. I thought it was pretty much a copy cat version of the Stephanie Plum series, but it had it's entertaining moments.
