Scan barcode
bookqueen82's review
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
digerbop's review against another edition
3.0
I applaud M. J. Rose for her knowledge of the English language. She makes the world come alive with impressive and lush descriptions aided by linguistic obscurity. A couple times while reading I just had to stop and read a sentence again because the way it was pieced together sounded like poetry on my lips. I really felt engaged with the world and the characters while reading this book.
The glaring problem that I se with this book will not be a problem for everyone, so take this with a grain of salt. I found the sex to be very explicit and just made me feel dirty while reading. I actually put the book down after the first 50 pages because I was incredibly disturbed by the sexuality. This has its pros and cons. It shows that Rose knows how to draw a reader into her world. As a reader, I was supposed to be disturbed / intrigued by the Scarlet Society when it is first introduced, so my reaction was well founded in the story. I felt what Morgan Snow (the protagonist) was feeling and was engaged with the world... but I didn't like what I was feeling.
This book deserves high praise in its own right. Rose is a great author with a good handle on the English language and how develop real characters, drawing the reader into her world. It is not my preferred style of book and I'm sure this played into me being disturbed by the sex involved. Despite this, I had to pick the book up again after a couple of days because I really wanted to know what happened to Morgan Snow as a character. This proves to me that, despite it not being my preferred style of novel and my general repulsion to some of the mature content, M. J. Rose is a talented artist who deserves much praise. If you like mystery/crime-romance, and are not turned off by *very* mature content, this book is a must.
The glaring problem that I se with this book will not be a problem for everyone, so take this with a grain of salt. I found the sex to be very explicit and just made me feel dirty while reading. I actually put the book down after the first 50 pages because I was incredibly disturbed by the sexuality. This has its pros and cons. It shows that Rose knows how to draw a reader into her world. As a reader, I was supposed to be disturbed / intrigued by the Scarlet Society when it is first introduced, so my reaction was well founded in the story. I felt what Morgan Snow (the protagonist) was feeling and was engaged with the world... but I didn't like what I was feeling.
This book deserves high praise in its own right. Rose is a great author with a good handle on the English language and how develop real characters, drawing the reader into her world. It is not my preferred style of book and I'm sure this played into me being disturbed by the sex involved. Despite this, I had to pick the book up again after a couple of days because I really wanted to know what happened to Morgan Snow as a character. This proves to me that, despite it not being my preferred style of novel and my general repulsion to some of the mature content, M. J. Rose is a talented artist who deserves much praise. If you like mystery/crime-romance, and are not turned off by *very* mature content, this book is a must.
carriekellenberger's review against another edition
4.0
Another free Kindle read from Amazon, The Delilah Complex is a good, simple read with lots of interesting twists. This is the first book that I've read of M. J. Rose's, and I enjoyed it enough that I would certainly read the other books in this series.
Morgan Snow is a sex therapist at the prestigious Butterfield Institute in New York City. When the first of a series of gruesome murders starts happening, Snow is approached by a group of twelve women in need of grief counseling. The women belong to a secret sex club called the Scarlet Society, and the male members of this club are being murdered by a psychopath. The women reveal information that Morgan knows that she should take to the police, but she's bound by doctor/patient confidentiality. To add to the confusion, Snow has feelings for Detective Noah Jordain, the lead detective on the Scarlet Society Case.
All in all, a great book with a terrific opening that keeps you glued to the very last page.
Morgan Snow is a sex therapist at the prestigious Butterfield Institute in New York City. When the first of a series of gruesome murders starts happening, Snow is approached by a group of twelve women in need of grief counseling. The women belong to a secret sex club called the Scarlet Society, and the male members of this club are being murdered by a psychopath. The women reveal information that Morgan knows that she should take to the police, but she's bound by doctor/patient confidentiality. To add to the confusion, Snow has feelings for Detective Noah Jordain, the lead detective on the Scarlet Society Case.
All in all, a great book with a terrific opening that keeps you glued to the very last page.
literaryfeline's review against another edition
3.0
http://www.literaryfeline.com/2006/12/review-of-delilah-complex-by-mj-rose.html
angiehoer7's review against another edition
5.0
The greatest part of this book are the two characters. One is an interesting sex therapist and the other is a detective. Set in New York, it is easy to get sucked into the story. The detective is from New Orleans and is a bit of a Renaissance man. I picture Harry Connick, Jr. This particular story was about murder within the membership of an exclusive sex club. I liked the book so much I ordered another by Rose right away.
A few lines struck me:
I'm too aware of how easily people break and how hard it is to make real, sustaining changes."
"You don't ever stop missing someone you have loved, you simply learn how to make the longing for them a piece of you."
A few lines struck me:
I'm too aware of how easily people break and how hard it is to make real, sustaining changes."
"You don't ever stop missing someone you have loved, you simply learn how to make the longing for them a piece of you."
piepieb's review against another edition
4.0
This isn't a murder mystery, but it has plenty of suspense and surprises to keep you on the edge of your seat. The chemistry between Noah and Morgan sizzles on the page.
becxreadz's review
4.0
This series was really good. It captured my attention and held it throughout.
betweenthelinesbookclub's review
4.0
This is the first book by M.J. Rose that I have read and I was impressed particularly because it was a Kindle freebie too. I did not figure out who it was & it came as a surprise. I am looking forward to reading the next one, also a Kindle freebie.
mabsmith's review
4.0
An entertaining read, with more of the same from the first book in the series: a series of crimes needing to be solved by Detective Jordaine, et al. and somehow requiring the Morgan's skillset as a sex psychologist. Overall, I particularly like Noah Jordaine as a character and I always look forward to his chapters, though Morgan gets a bit repetitive at times. That said, I'm definitely looking forward to the next book. (Note: I listened to this as an Audible audiobook: the narrators' performances was even better than the first book and is one of the key reasons I look forward to the next novel!)
More...