Peggy F. (pafmarwog) reviewed Robert B. Parker's Fool Me Twice (Jesse Stone, Bk 11) on + 43 more book reviews
Quick Read. Like reading a two hour movie script. I did enjoy the storyline and typical character interaction between Jesse and his fellow Paradisians. Mr Brandman's work comes across as that of a screen writer and not a novelist. Not certain I would spend the money and buy this book. Good to get it through PBS. I miss Robert B Parker.
Donna C. (g-ma) reviewed Robert B. Parker's Fool Me Twice (Jesse Stone, Bk 11) on + 3152 more book reviews
Very short interesting book, as all Jesse Stone books there is more than one storyline, the only thing that bothered me about this one was the use of foul language. There wasn't a lot of it but the f-word was used a few times and I just didn't think it added anything and was almost offensive to use this word in context with the storylines, not everyone has to use foul language to get through the day.
The only thing wrong with the Jesse Stone books is that there aren't enough of them. Jesse's calm, laid back style makes the story!! It's amazing what normal people, in small towns, are capable of doing both good and bad. Story moves along quickly and I found it to be hard to put down.
Michael H. (thatdarnkaraoke) reviewed Robert B. Parker's Fool Me Twice (Jesse Stone, Bk 11) on + 9 more book reviews
Another Parker/Brandman that reads like a screenplay, but that's okay; I read it in one sitting. I do share the same disappointments of one of the other reviewers, of Jesse assisting yet another troubled teen girl, and now he' a 'cat person' when he traditionally has a dog companion. Also, as a reader slightly familiar with firearms, Mr. Brandman should do a little bit, or ANY research at all into calibers: a .45-millimeter is less than the thickness of a dime. I think Parker stumbled on firearms occasionally, but his writing made it easier to digest.
Other than those barely significant issues, this is a book that I feel Robert Parker would've comfortably signed-off on.
Other than those barely significant issues, this is a book that I feel Robert Parker would've comfortably signed-off on.
Frank H. (perryfran) reviewed Robert B. Parker's Fool Me Twice (Jesse Stone, Bk 11) on + 1223 more book reviews
Another fast-paced entry in the Jesse Stone series. This is the second book in the series written by Brandman after the passing of Robert B. Parker. I actually read this one in one afternoon. As usual, it was filled with crisp dialog which made the pages turn really fast. The novel was typical of the series and included a few different storylines. First, a movie crew moves into Paradise to make a film with a leading lady whose husband is seeking revenge against her for filing for divorce and giving him a worthless check right before she travels to Paradise for the movie. Then there are complaints about the cost of Paradise's water being more than what is being actually used by the residents. And there is the problem of a young girl who disregards the law and causes an accident while texting on her cell phone. Jesse works his way through the cases as usual and as usual has a new love interest...this time an assistant working on the movie. Overall, I thought this one was a little below par for a Stone novel but would still mildly recommend it for fans of the series.
Fast moving, enjoyable Jesse Stone story. Michael Brandman captures the mindset and writing style of the late Robert B. Parker very well. The only points that occurred to me as unfortunate (and they are very minor) was that the theme of redeeming a kid with awful parents has been used before, and Jesse now has a cat; he doesn't strike me as a cat sort of person. I wish they were still doing the Jesse Stone movies -- CBS chickened out -- but since they're not, this is an agreeable substitute.
Annetta D. (abdunham) reviewed Robert B. Parker's Fool Me Twice (Jesse Stone, Bk 11) on + 436 more book reviews
great action suspense novel
Beverly W. (ovbev) reviewed Robert B. Parker's Fool Me Twice (Jesse Stone, Bk 11) on + 19 more book reviews
Pure Tom Selleck character....a fast read as the pages are thick and font larger than usual...really enjoyed it.
Janice R. (jan478) reviewed Robert B. Parker's Fool Me Twice (Jesse Stone, Bk 11) on + 112 more book reviews
Good Jessie Stone story
