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3.67 AVERAGE
3.67 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I rarely do not finish a book, although the older I get, the less willing I am to keep reading a book that doesn't thrill me. I've read other books by Sandra Brown and enjoyed them. This book just did not keep my interest. The characters felt wooden and the plot wasn't compelling. I got about halfway through and simply did not buy a judge having a sexy romp with a party in one of her cases. For me, that was the clencher. I tried to keep reading, but could not get past that unbelievable plot point.
I haven’t read Sandra Brown in years. This book is a big reminder that I shouldn’t overlook authors just because I’ve read them and because they are well known….yes, there are some authors out there that I believe have gotten lax over the years and taken their popularity for granted, not putting out their best efforts, however, Brown has shown me in this novel that she isn’t one of them.
From the very first chapter, I couldn’t read fast enough to hear all of Crawford Hunt’s story. Hunt is a Texas Ranger that is seeking back custody of his five-year old daughter, Georgia. After an unexpected episode happens during the custody proceedings, Ranger Hunt finds himself as the rescuer of the sitting family court Judge Holly Spencer. Once this happens the action never stops.
I loved this book, but I couldn’t help to be to look for some unexpected twist. Some hidden motives behind the obvious that made some of the characters act out the way they did. That never really happened. However, that doesn’t mean I was disappointed. Sometimes, as in real life, people hold onto the past and let it dictate how they act in the present. So although I found some of the storyline a stretch, in other ways, I found that maybe at the end of the day, those stretches, in fact, kept the story real to life.
I believe Ranger Hunt’s behavior in the past was a bit “gun-ho” and, indeed, reckless. As much as it pains me to say, I found his behavior, many times, in this book the exact same way. I couldn’t believe how he handled some of the situations. TBF, yes, it would have been nice to see that he was less reckless now as the years went on…but is life really that way? I don’t imagine he will ever change. He will always be reckless, however, his heart is often in the right place, and his intentions always seem to be. The fact that I even say that about a fictional character just points out how much I really enjoyed this book!
Whilst I didn’t think Judge Spencer acted reckless in her past, I did find some of her behaviour in the present a bit reckless. Having said that, I can’t exactly say I wouldn’t have acted the exact same way if I were in the same situation. At the end of the day there were several characters I really enjoyed in the novel. I genuinely wanted things to turn out okay for them as well.
Bottom line, I started this book and couldn’t put it down. I enjoyed it from start to finish. Once I finished the novel I was sad that my adventure was over and I was already worried about trying to pick up another book that would leave me half as satisfied as this one did.
If you’re a Sandra Brown fan this book will not disappoint you. If you’ve never read Sandra Brown, this book should convince you to become a fan. Finally, if you’re like me and just a lax fan that’s been away for a few years, this book will remind you of what a fun writer she is! Don’t hesitate, run out and grab your copy now!!!
ARC provided by Netgalley, Grand Central Publishing, and Xpresso Book Tours in exchange for an honest review
www.randombookmuses.com
From the very first chapter, I couldn’t read fast enough to hear all of Crawford Hunt’s story. Hunt is a Texas Ranger that is seeking back custody of his five-year old daughter, Georgia. After an unexpected episode happens during the custody proceedings, Ranger Hunt finds himself as the rescuer of the sitting family court Judge Holly Spencer. Once this happens the action never stops.
I loved this book, but I couldn’t help to be to look for some unexpected twist. Some hidden motives behind the obvious that made some of the characters act out the way they did. That never really happened. However, that doesn’t mean I was disappointed. Sometimes, as in real life, people hold onto the past and let it dictate how they act in the present. So although I found some of the storyline a stretch, in other ways, I found that maybe at the end of the day, those stretches, in fact, kept the story real to life.
I believe Ranger Hunt’s behavior in the past was a bit “gun-ho” and, indeed, reckless. As much as it pains me to say, I found his behavior, many times, in this book the exact same way. I couldn’t believe how he handled some of the situations. TBF, yes, it would have been nice to see that he was less reckless now as the years went on…but is life really that way? I don’t imagine he will ever change. He will always be reckless, however, his heart is often in the right place, and his intentions always seem to be. The fact that I even say that about a fictional character just points out how much I really enjoyed this book!
Whilst I didn’t think Judge Spencer acted reckless in her past, I did find some of her behaviour in the present a bit reckless. Having said that, I can’t exactly say I wouldn’t have acted the exact same way if I were in the same situation. At the end of the day there were several characters I really enjoyed in the novel. I genuinely wanted things to turn out okay for them as well.
Bottom line, I started this book and couldn’t put it down. I enjoyed it from start to finish. Once I finished the novel I was sad that my adventure was over and I was already worried about trying to pick up another book that would leave me half as satisfied as this one did.
If you’re a Sandra Brown fan this book will not disappoint you. If you’ve never read Sandra Brown, this book should convince you to become a fan. Finally, if you’re like me and just a lax fan that’s been away for a few years, this book will remind you of what a fun writer she is! Don’t hesitate, run out and grab your copy now!!!
ARC provided by Netgalley, Grand Central Publishing, and Xpresso Book Tours in exchange for an honest review
www.randombookmuses.com
I love S.B.! She’s one of my very favorite go-to authors.
This book was excellent. It really kept me wondering what was up…what was Crawford’s secret that kept being alluded to?!
As is typical for Sandra Brown, she weaves a delicate tale and inserts quite a few clues if you pay enough attention. Sometimes they sneak past you but there are times when you start to put things together on your own. What’s so good about her books, though, and believe me Friction is no different, is the whammy she throws in at the end that no one seems coming despite her well laid clues.
Excellent book that will have you rooting for Crawford and his little girl.
This book was excellent. It really kept me wondering what was up…what was Crawford’s secret that kept being alluded to?!
As is typical for Sandra Brown, she weaves a delicate tale and inserts quite a few clues if you pay enough attention. Sometimes they sneak past you but there are times when you start to put things together on your own. What’s so good about her books, though, and believe me Friction is no different, is the whammy she throws in at the end that no one seems coming despite her well laid clues.
Excellent book that will have you rooting for Crawford and his little girl.
I really liked how the book started, I loved the build up and the thrill of the shooting in the courtroom. But the more I read, the more I realized that this was not the thriller book that I hoped for, but a romance book with... a lot of dumb characters. It took me forever to read this book because I just couldn't take it seriously.
The book is like 400 pages, and it takes place over less than a week. It's slow. It is much more of a romance book than a thriller book, which is kind of frustrating, given the synopsis. I just wanted to know what the deal was with the crimes, and instead, it was just this dude and the judge making googly eyes at each other every chance they could get. Also, the police officers really just weren't listening to the evidence.
Ugh anyway, I forced myself to finish the book, but was dangerously close to just giving it away and never finishing it. Good beginning... and that's pretty much it.
The book is like 400 pages, and it takes place over less than a week. It's slow. It is much more of a romance book than a thriller book, which is kind of frustrating, given the synopsis. I just wanted to know what the deal was with the crimes, and instead, it was just this dude and the judge making googly eyes at each other every chance they could get. Also, the police officers really just weren't listening to the evidence.
Ugh anyway, I forced myself to finish the book, but was dangerously close to just giving it away and never finishing it. Good beginning... and that's pretty much it.
Somehow all the characters in this book were incompetent at their jobs. (Except for Georgia, Georgia is a peach.) It's impressive really how you want to shake and throw around everyone in this book for being ridiculous. However I didn't guess who the culprit was and I was 100% I had it correct who the "mastermind" was.
I am a sucker for the blue collar working man (or woman) and so I really connected with the main character, Crawford Hunt. I fully appreciated his devotion to his daughter and the fight he was in to get her back. The relationships between the characters were real and relatable. I was able to fully comprehend the emotion behind the actions of the characters. The suspense and mystery woven into the story was excellent. I wasn't certain which direction Sandra was going since she wove in several scenarios for the reader to think about which keeps me, as the reader, entertained throughout.
I enjoy having a romance thread woven into novels now and then to add another level of anticipation but there were some scenes that weren't really necessary here. They didn't feel like anything other than an added sex scene just because.
Overall I enjoyed reading this novel. This was my first read of Sandra Brown and if I am to believe the other reviewers where this one wasn't her "finest" I will be sure to read others that she has written!
I enjoy having a romance thread woven into novels now and then to add another level of anticipation but there were some scenes that weren't really necessary here. They didn't feel like anything other than an added sex scene just because.
Overall I enjoyed reading this novel. This was my first read of Sandra Brown and if I am to believe the other reviewers where this one wasn't her "finest" I will be sure to read others that she has written!
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
fast-paced