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3.75 AVERAGE
3.75 AVERAGE
A few years ago, before I joined GoodReads, I read 2 or 3 of the Eve Duncan books on the recommendation of a friend--can't remember titles, as they all seemed pretty formulaic. Haven't picked one up since then.
And maybe this wasn't the right one--but...very unimpressed.
There are problems all through what should be a taut thriller: a massive overdose of goes-nowhere, inane dialogue; a plotting timeline that doesn't make any sense; lead characters who do things no sane person would do; a kitchen-sink approach to cramming random stuff into the story--like a villain who appears to come from another series, perhaps just because there wasn't any voodoo in the book already. Plus--Johansen's characters never hang up a phone. They "press disconnect" (four times, in three chapters).
I immediately remembered Eve Duncan, and her little girl, and her passion for recreating the faces of victims. Maybe Johnansen's tired of Eve and can't find anything more for her to do, but this book was a mess.
And maybe this wasn't the right one--but...very unimpressed.
There are problems all through what should be a taut thriller: a massive overdose of goes-nowhere, inane dialogue; a plotting timeline that doesn't make any sense; lead characters who do things no sane person would do; a kitchen-sink approach to cramming random stuff into the story--like a villain who appears to come from another series, perhaps just because there wasn't any voodoo in the book already. Plus--Johansen's characters never hang up a phone. They "press disconnect" (four times, in three chapters).
I immediately remembered Eve Duncan, and her little girl, and her passion for recreating the faces of victims. Maybe Johnansen's tired of Eve and can't find anything more for her to do, but this book was a mess.
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This was another good addition to the Eve Duncan series. It was good to see the relationship progress after the disappearance of Bonnie was resolved in the previous book. This was another good storyline that builds on the overall relationships in Eve's life and develop a new unexpected relationship.
I am always satisfied at the end of Johansen's book in the Eve Duncan series.
This is a solid 4 out of 5 rating to me.
I am always satisfied at the end of Johansen's book in the Eve Duncan series.
This is a solid 4 out of 5 rating to me.
its time to shake things up with Eve Duncan. its book 12& getting redundant.
Listened for Review (Brilliance Audio)
Overall Rating 4.50
Character Rating 4.50
Story Rating 450
Audio Rating (not part of the overall): 4.00
First Thought when Finished: Iris Johansen really hit it out of the park with Sleep No More. I love the combination of Eve and Kendra!
Quick Thoughts: Sleep No More combined great characters, a masterful plot, and a quick pace to produce one heck of a read. I really enjoyed seeing Kendra (from her other series) work with Eve in this story. The added element of Eve's sister (that she didn't know about) being thrown into the mix really added oomph to the story. (NOTE: I am kind of hoping that Eve's sister becomes part of Kendra's series). Eve is a fascinating character and her growth in this book was amazing. At its heart, Sleep No More is a mystery/thriller but Iris has a way of throwing in a compelling human aspect that makes me love her books. I highly suggest checking out her work.
Audio Thoughts: Narrated by Elisabeth Rodgers (who does a fantastic job) this is a book/series that I would recommend on Audio. Elisabeth does a great job with pacing and narration of Eve and Kendra.
Final Thoughts: Sleep No More was an excellent addition to the series and I can't wait to see where it goes from here!
Overall Rating 4.50
Character Rating 4.50
Story Rating 450
Audio Rating (not part of the overall): 4.00
First Thought when Finished: Iris Johansen really hit it out of the park with Sleep No More. I love the combination of Eve and Kendra!
Quick Thoughts: Sleep No More combined great characters, a masterful plot, and a quick pace to produce one heck of a read. I really enjoyed seeing Kendra (from her other series) work with Eve in this story. The added element of Eve's sister (that she didn't know about) being thrown into the mix really added oomph to the story. (NOTE: I am kind of hoping that Eve's sister becomes part of Kendra's series). Eve is a fascinating character and her growth in this book was amazing. At its heart, Sleep No More is a mystery/thriller but Iris has a way of throwing in a compelling human aspect that makes me love her books. I highly suggest checking out her work.
Audio Thoughts: Narrated by Elisabeth Rodgers (who does a fantastic job) this is a book/series that I would recommend on Audio. Elisabeth does a great job with pacing and narration of Eve and Kendra.
Final Thoughts: Sleep No More was an excellent addition to the series and I can't wait to see where it goes from here!
It's the series that isn't awful enough to give up on but not exciting enough to look forward to reading. First book with Eve's half sister and Kendra the female American Sherlock Holmes.
I think this is one of Iris Johansen's better novels. It was very fast moving and although you know who is doing the killing your never quite sure what is going to happen and who is going to be killed.
This book starts out with Sandra (Eve's mother) coming to tell Eve about Beth a sister Eve never knew she had. I don't want to tell much more of the story as it is a good read.
This book starts out with Sandra (Eve's mother) coming to tell Eve about Beth a sister Eve never knew she had. I don't want to tell much more of the story as it is a good read.
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
Very good book. Hard to put down. Definitely a 5 star. If I could give it more stars, I would!!
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced