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 How does she do it? October 3, 2009
Victoria F. Jessop (El Cajon, CA)
3 out of 10 found this review helpful
Just where does Janet Evanovich get such great ideas for her Stephanie Plum books? Each is more outrageous than the last. When I read Finger Lickin'Fifteen, I was in awe at the number of scrapes Stephanie gets in and out of, and the other characters, Lula, and Grandma in particular, just get funnier and funnier. I laughed out loud several times over the inevitable car wrecks, and especially the catching of a bail-bond dodger at the well-known Funeral Home. To give too much detail would spoil the fun for others who haven't yet read the book.
I sent this book to my sister in England. Janet Evanovich has a couple of devotees there since I took a batch of Stephanie Plums over there for my sister's enjoyment. They were snapped up by her daughters who also enjoy these books.
I can't wait for the next one to come out.
Victoria Jessop,
San Diego.
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 Crass and lacking October 3, 2009
SereneNight (California, USA)
8 out of 11 found this review helpful
I really enjoyed the early Janet Evanovich novels, but this one I felt was pretty bad. Nothing seems to be happening, except someone is out to `get' Lula for witnessing a crime. At first I thought this might be a `lula-centric' book, with Lula the main character for once, but alas, except for farting and running around town trying to elude a killer while also trying to make BBQ, Lula is not the central character.
In fact, it's kind of difficult to care what happens in this one... It's the same old deal.. Steph blows up cars, she and Morelli are on the outs, and Ranger and Morelli stand by to rescue Steph when she needs a hand.
As much as I hate to say it, Evanovich needs to ditch her formula. Morelli needs to hook up with a nice Italian Girl, Ranger needs to find someone worthy of his devotion, and Steph needs to pull herself up by the bootstraps and either embrace bounty-hunterness or move on.
I'm also rather disgusted with the Lula and farting stuff. That's so crass and gross. Lula is a funny character, but you can be funny without being disgusting.
Finger Lickin Fifteen October 1, 2009
Kelly (Littleton, Colorado)
1 out of 6 found this review helpful
I was very skeptical about reading book fifteen because I was so disappointed with the last couple of books in the series, but I can honestly say I was pleasantly surprised. I suspect it is partly due to the fact that characters I love were more pivotal like Grandma Mazur, and also characters I love to hate were featured. Joyce Barnhart will always be the bane of Steph's existence, and she was back in her all self-appreciating glory. This book focused a great deal on Lula and the beheading she witnesses. She is center stage in this book, and is always good for several laughs. I do have some of the same criticisms that I have had in the past. I wish Steph would step up to the plate and choose already. Pick one - Joe or Ranger, just do it! If she can't choose, maybe it is time for both men to choose another woman. Consistency seems to be a problem in this installment. Joe inherited his home from his Aunt Rose not his Aunt Ruth. I listened to the audio book, so I didn't verify how the book was actually written, but it is distracting for the historical integrity to be off. The plot in this book was on the weak side, and not fully developed. Overall it was an enjoyable read, but JE is capable of doing better.
 Fifteen is about the right age to enjoy this book September 29, 2009
Pat on7 (San Francisco)
8 out of 10 found this review helpful
Very poor effort by an accomplished author. This book was disappointing on so many levels I don't really know where to start. Predictable plot and dialogue.
I had high hopes and was looking forward to a good read, but this was a total waste of my time.
Yawn September 29, 2009
Morgaine (somewhere out there)
9 out of 12 found this review helpful
My title says it all. Yawn. I was unimpressed. Same story line recycled and overused. I'm so very glad I didn't purchase this book and instead put my name on the waiting list at the library.
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