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3.55 AVERAGE
3.55 AVERAGE
I have to admit that I enjoy Janet Evanovich’s Stephanie Plum series. Each “installment” — a quick read — is filled with humor, sarcasm, and will-she-won’t-she sexual tension. “Takedown Twenty” is no exception. Between Kevin the giraffe, funeral home viewings, illegal stun guns, cement shoes, and elderly pole dancing; Stephanie, Joe, Ranger, Lula, and Grandma Mazur rise to the occasion.
I started this book and it just wasn't like the others. Something about the writing style felt flat. I think someone else is writing the series or something, it just wasn't the same for some reason. Maybe I will pick the series up later again, but I might have reached the end for me. It will depend on whether I ever feel like giving it a try later.
UPDATE
I listened to it recently. It was okay. Nothing plot wise was moved forward and it wasn't as laugh out loud funny as some of the previous books, but it was a descent mystery in the end. You could skip this and not feel like you missed anything from the series if you wanted to.
UPDATE
I listened to it recently. It was okay. Nothing plot wise was moved forward and it wasn't as laugh out loud funny as some of the previous books, but it was a descent mystery in the end. You could skip this and not feel like you missed anything from the series if you wanted to.
So, yes by 20 they are a little predictable. I still enjoy them!
Boring and predictable. I hate that this series has taken such a decline. I would have rather seen it end long ago than get this bad
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
It's been many years since I've read a Stephanie Plum novel. So much has changed in my life and yet Stephanie's is like an endless carousel. Nothing changes, except now there's Twitter. Same love triangle. Same indecision. Same bad guys/murderers/etc. And when Stephanie almost gave up being a bounty hunter, I nearly cheered until I remembered this wasn't the latest release. Oh well, I guess if you want to read about the same old Stephanie with the same old life, this would be a good one for you - unless you like when her cars blow up (which I personally do) - and in that case this one is not for you (no blown up cars in this one, unfortunately).
These books are so fun that I don't even care that they're the cheesiest books ever.
Although, how long is Stephanie gonna be in her early 30s?
Although, how long is Stephanie gonna be in her early 30s?
I just don't know what to say about Stephanie Plum anymore. She's entertaining, yes, but how many books do we really need about her? After 20 they all run together. I mean, they had to put a freaking giraffe on the loose in this one just to have one original thing in the book! I suppose I *could* just stop reading them, but then when she chooses between Ranger and Morelli in book #72 I'll be totally behind :)
Ok I honestly almost gave this a one but I decided to go two because I did enjoy the story however I am tired of treading water with the same story just a change of a few names. Seriously we need character development, growth, something!!!! And I am getting really sick of the love triangle thing...I mean I think I know where this is heading because the past two books have mentioned it in passing but let's get there already...we need something interesting to happen not more of the same stuff.
Another fun detective romp in the slightly surreal world of Stephanie Plum (but I mean that in the nicest way). This outing finds Stephanie reconsidering her job as a bond recovery agent, and no wonder, as nothing seems to go right for her. Lula is a standout, as always. Much enjoyed!