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annebrooke's review
4.0
A definite improvement on the last outing of Mr Monk which was a mis-hit for me - I really enjoyed this book and it's good to see new relationships and possibilities developing for our crime-solving duo. Also LOVED having Randy Disher back - and Sharona too. Hope they are there in later novels too!
nzlisam's review
5.0
Wonderful follow-up to an Excellent Show.
This was my first foray into Mr. Monk novels, and it was a thoroughly enjoyable experience, and really captured the essence of the series. I have to say, Natalie, whose character I found underwhelming in five and a bit seasons, was a lot more charming and interesting in this book. Of course it helped that she was the narrator, so we got opportunity to know her through her inner-most thoughts, but still, I wish she had of been more like this in the show. Monk and Natalie’s exploits, and mystery-solving, in Summit, New Jersey (where Randy and Sharona are living in domestic bliss) was a hoot. In tone, it reminded me of the Stephanie Plum novels. It was great to catch up with characters that I knew and loved for eight years, especially Sharona, who I missed so much when she departed so suddenly in the third season. Also great to witness how much Adrian Monk has grown and changed since unravelling the mystery of Trudy’s murder.
This was my first foray into Mr. Monk novels, and it was a thoroughly enjoyable experience, and really captured the essence of the series. I have to say, Natalie, whose character I found underwhelming in five and a bit seasons, was a lot more charming and interesting in this book. Of course it helped that she was the narrator, so we got opportunity to know her through her inner-most thoughts, but still, I wish she had of been more like this in the show. Monk and Natalie’s exploits, and mystery-solving, in Summit, New Jersey (where Randy and Sharona are living in domestic bliss) was a hoot. In tone, it reminded me of the Stephanie Plum novels. It was great to catch up with characters that I knew and loved for eight years, especially Sharona, who I missed so much when she departed so suddenly in the third season. Also great to witness how much Adrian Monk has grown and changed since unravelling the mystery of Trudy’s murder.
whispersofareader's review
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-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? Yes
3.5
astronomist's review
4.0
Some of the Monk books can be rather frustrating to read, but this one was really good. I loved the plot and the characters, and Monk was marginally less annoying than he is in the other books. Only problem was the cliffhanger. I hate those.
queerbillydeluxe's review
5.0
Oh. My. God. Okay, so this was a really good book, but everything in the Monk series is. Excellent plot, etc., but I must warn you there is a cliffhanger from hell. June is too far away!
librarydino's review
5.0
Oh. My. God. Okay, so this was a really good book, but everything in the Monk series is. Excellent plot, etc., but I must warn you there is a cliffhanger from hell. June is too far away!
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