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3.73 AVERAGE
3.73 AVERAGE
Payback continues the story of The Sisterhood, a group of women that seek revenge on people that have wronged them (so far it seems to be all men).
In my review of Weekend Warriors, the first book, I mentioned that the suspension of belief for a contemporary was a bit of a stretch in this series. I think it's similar to thinking that a businessman could create things like Batman and go solve crimes without anyone realizing who he really was. While fun, it's not very believable.
The second book throws a ghost into the mix that speaks to two of the women, basically encouraging them to continue seeking revenge on people who have wronged them and escaped traditional justice.
Once again, the person they hunt deserves to have something happen to them. But again, the punishment really turned my stomach. I think these stories would be so much better if instead of a physical revenge, they found a way for the real justice system to get these guys.
In the background you have the added drama of Jack, an attorney that used to be engaged to one of the women, catching on and trying to prove they are doing things. Jack is a good guy, and he gets swept up in the revenge, and it just makes me like the main group of characters even less.
Still, there is something about this series that I can't look away from. Even with the typos, plot contradictions, errors, and awful acts the Sisterhood take part in, I somehow need to keep going to see what's next.
In my review of Weekend Warriors, the first book, I mentioned that the suspension of belief for a contemporary was a bit of a stretch in this series. I think it's similar to thinking that a businessman could create things like Batman and go solve crimes without anyone realizing who he really was. While fun, it's not very believable.
The second book throws a ghost into the mix that speaks to two of the women, basically encouraging them to continue seeking revenge on people who have wronged them and escaped traditional justice.
Once again, the person they hunt deserves to have something happen to them. But again, the punishment really turned my stomach. I think these stories would be so much better if instead of a physical revenge, they found a way for the real justice system to get these guys.
In the background you have the added drama of Jack, an attorney that used to be engaged to one of the women, catching on and trying to prove they are doing things. Jack is a good guy, and he gets swept up in the revenge, and it just makes me like the main group of characters even less.
Still, there is something about this series that I can't look away from. Even with the typos, plot contradictions, errors, and awful acts the Sisterhood take part in, I somehow need to keep going to see what's next.
This is the 2nd book in The Sisterhood Series, they take on Julia's husband who gave her AIDS. I really like this book, their plan was great and worked out great! I really do think they should take this book series and make it into a mini-series.
mysterious
fast-paced
When Myra Rutledge's daughter is killed with no consequences, she decides to take revenge with a group of other wronged women. In this book, the Sisterhood goes for revenge against Julia's husband, who cheated on her and gave her AIDS.
This book is a lot more explicit and crazy-sauce than the last book. The women are truly out for revenge and take no prisoners, though I thought the wrap-up at the end was a little too quick. Jack's subplot was more engaging in this book, and I felt genuine concern that he was getting too close to the truth at times.
This book is a lot more explicit and crazy-sauce than the last book. The women are truly out for revenge and take no prisoners, though I thought the wrap-up at the end was a little too quick. Jack's subplot was more engaging in this book, and I felt genuine concern that he was getting too close to the truth at times.
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
*For some reason GRs is being weird and keeps setting the finish date as 8/11/17; actual finish date is 8/10/17*
For the second installment of the Sisterhood series, it's Julia's turn for vengeance. On her request the sisterhood takes on a two part mission; one - Julia's cheating husband from whom she contracted HIV/AIDS, and two - the Monarch family and their HMO health insurance scam.
The plot was interesting, and intertwined well with the subplot regarding the ever more troublesome Jack Emery, Nikki's ex fianćee. The characters are empathetic and relatable...I mean who wouldn't want to have the money and resources to get away with getting back at someone who grievously wronged them.
However, the plan for Julia's husband lacked closure. The man whose unfaithfulness condemned Julia to an incurable disease and extremely shortened life expectancy as well as killing her career as a plastic surgeon seems to fall to the wayside in favor of the Monarch family.
For the second installment of the Sisterhood series, it's Julia's turn for vengeance. On her request the sisterhood takes on a two part mission; one - Julia's cheating husband from whom she contracted HIV/AIDS, and two - the Monarch family and their HMO health insurance scam.
The plot was interesting, and intertwined well with the subplot regarding the ever more troublesome Jack Emery, Nikki's ex fianćee. The characters are empathetic and relatable...I mean who wouldn't want to have the money and resources to get away with getting back at someone who grievously wronged them.
However, the plan for Julia's husband lacked closure. The man whose unfaithfulness condemned Julia to an incurable disease and extremely shortened life expectancy as well as killing her career as a plastic surgeon seems to fall to the wayside in favor of the Monarch family.
Myra's daughter, Barbara, is killed by a hit and run driver who happens to be a diplomat and therefore cannot be charged or prosecuted for her murder (in Weekend Warriors). This is a huge reason why Myra decides to start the Sisterhood. Anyway, starting in Weekend Warriors and continuing in Payback, Barbara remains a character in the form of a ghost. We haven't seen her ghost form (yet), but she moves objects, can be felt in drafts of air, and she speaks to Myra and Nikki. I'm not sure why Michaels chose to include a supernatural element to these stories and I am not sure I like it yet. Only time will tell.
There was a lot going in this story, and two actual revenge-ish type plots going on. The weird part is,
Overall still an entertaining and fast read.
There was a lot going in this story, and two actual revenge-ish type plots going on. The weird part is,
Spoiler
what ultimately happens to the HMO family and Julia's husband is so... out there... that it's hard to believe. Plus, how is hypnotizing them really punishing them if they don't really know WHY they are in Africa working for .25 cents a week? I know it's to tie up loose ends and to give them a place to be where there is no concern they could tell on the Sisterhood, but it was a little too convenient.Overall still an entertaining and fast read.
Spoiler
Myra is up next!
The paybacks aren't truly that believable. I mean really, no one is going to look for a US senator that has been put on a bid as VP for the next election? Not believable at all. It's still a decent enough read though.
I loved books 1 - 7 of this series. I wouldn't read beyond that.
Myra's daughter, Barbara, is killed by a hit and run driver who happens to be a diplomat and therefore cannot be charged or prosecuted for her murder (in Weekend Warriors). This is a huge reason why Myra decides to start the Sisterhood. Anyway, starting in Weekend Warriors and continuing in Payback, Barbara remains a character in the form of a ghost. We haven't seen her ghost form (yet), but she moves objects, can be felt in drafts of air, and she speaks to Myra and Nikki. I'm not sure why Michaels chose to include a supernatural element to these stories and I am not sure I like it yet. Only time will tell.
There was a lot going in this story, and two actual revenge-ish type plots going on. The weird part is,
Overall still an entertaining and fast read.
There was a lot going in this story, and two actual revenge-ish type plots going on. The weird part is,
Spoiler
what ultimately happens to the HMO family and Julia's husband is so... out there... that it's hard to believe. Plus, how is hypnotizing them really punishing them if they don't really know WHY they are in Africa working for .25 cents a week? I know it's to tie up loose ends and to give them a place to be where there is no concern they could tell on the Sisterhood, but it was a little too convenient.Overall still an entertaining and fast read.