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protoman21's review against another edition
4.0
In my opinion, this was the best of the Nikki Heat novels. I'm not sure if it had a different ghost writer, or if the approach just felt more appealing to me this time. I actually liked the fact that it focused on just Heat at the beginning and Rook didn't enter into the picture for a while. Although Castle is my favorite character on the show, Rook just can't compare to Nathan Fillion's charm, so the character pales in comparison. It is better when he doesn't parallel Castle's character too much and more stands on his own with his own unique qualities. I also liked how personal this investigation felt, and my interest held up pretty well throughout the novel. Only at the end did my mind glaze over once all of the big revelations started coming. I thought I might give this series a rest, but this book definitely refreshed my interest. If I'm in the right mood, I'll certainly consider reading the next book.
willbefunorelse's review against another edition
4.0
If you want to get extremely meta about this whole enterprise, “Richard Castle” has created Jameson Rook as his stand-in character, and Nikki becomes the main character because Castle’s not writing about himself, he’s writing about Beckett.
Alaina's been spending her lunch breaks writing her reviews longhand, and this is the first one to get typed up. She finished "Heat Rises," the third in the Nikki Heat-"Castle" tie-in series last week and rated it 3.5 stars. For the full review - which gets a bit meta in there, sorry 'bout that - follow the link to That's What She Read.
Alaina's been spending her lunch breaks writing her reviews longhand, and this is the first one to get typed up. She finished "Heat Rises," the third in the Nikki Heat-"Castle" tie-in series last week and rated it 3.5 stars. For the full review - which gets a bit meta in there, sorry 'bout that - follow the link to That's What She Read.
alidottie's review against another edition
4.0
I think this was my favorite Castle book so far. Good fun just like the show!!
itsfreelancer's review against another edition
4.0
I started this book without reading any prior reviews. If I did, i would've known that Rook is in fact Castle.
Even though I love the tv show and I love the character of Castle more, I didn't find Rook at par. Granted, there were a few moments of pure Castle-esque but they were far too less for my liking. Nikki Heat on the other hand, is pure, unadulterated Kate Beckett.
I would be lying if I said i didn't enjoy this one. No doubt, Castle (or the author who uses the non de plume of Castle) is no Le Carre, he is nevertheless adept at writing a thriller with unexpected twists, a few laughs and some delightful Firefly references (thank you for that).
I shall now endeavour to finish the remaining books and heroics of Detective Heat. It is worth a read.
Even though I love the tv show and I love the character of Castle more, I didn't find Rook at par. Granted, there were a few moments of pure Castle-esque but they were far too less for my liking. Nikki Heat on the other hand, is pure, unadulterated Kate Beckett.
I would be lying if I said i didn't enjoy this one. No doubt, Castle (or the author who uses the non de plume of Castle) is no Le Carre, he is nevertheless adept at writing a thriller with unexpected twists, a few laughs and some delightful Firefly references (thank you for that).
I shall now endeavour to finish the remaining books and heroics of Detective Heat. It is worth a read.
labunnywtf's review against another edition
3.0
I think they got a new writer and/or editor with this book. There's not nearly as many typos, repetitions, and stupidity.
Oh, it's still a convoluted plot line.
But enjoyably so.
Also, love me some Firefly shout outs.
Oh, it's still a convoluted plot line.
But enjoyably so.
Also, love me some Firefly shout outs.
gfmatt's review against another edition
5.0
A good mystery, fairly well-written. Must read for the obligatory Firefly reference(s). !!
stellaray's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
ptothelo's review against another edition
4.0
It's fun to think of what is in Castle's mind as he writes this and what is in Beckett's mind as she reads it, especially because the book relationship is somewhat different from their "real-life" relationship
kaileesee's review against another edition
3.0
That was probably my favorite book out of the series so far. I think it was very heartbreaking that 'Castle' wrote that Rook got shot because we all know that Castle wished he had taken that bullet for Beckett.
mg_in_md_'s review against another edition
3.0
If you're a fan of the tv show "Castle," you'll enjoy this series. Whoever is writing it does a terrific job of keeping the feel of the show while still delivering a good whodunnit.