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vendea's review against another edition
5.0
Disclaimer - got this free through the Kindle First program.
I really enjoyed this book. The characters were interesting and unique, and at no point did I feel like I was slogging through a boring description section. I loved the author's tongue-in-cheek / dry sense of humor.
And I'm always a sucker for a good courtroom fight.
I really enjoyed this book. The characters were interesting and unique, and at no point did I feel like I was slogging through a boring description section. I loved the author's tongue-in-cheek / dry sense of humor.
And I'm always a sucker for a good courtroom fight.
luvrunr's review
3.0
Standard crime story...
It was a decently written crime story with a little bit of a tortured love story. Nothing super exciting or twisty but better than some others I've read.
It was a decently written crime story with a little bit of a tortured love story. Nothing super exciting or twisty but better than some others I've read.
judithdcollins's review
4.0
A special thank you to Thomas & Mercer for an ARC in exchange for an honest review. (Purchased audiobook, as well)
Paul Levine returns with BUM RAP (Jake Lassiter #11) with continuous wit, comic crime, courtroom antics, sexy Russian bar gals, legal, sleuthing, a southern street smart granny, a smoking gun and some hot Miami heat by combining heroes, Jake, Steve, and Victoria for a "laugh out loud" mystery thriller; especially for us South Florida residents and Levine fans.
Combining the best of his series, with characters: Jake Lassiter (State vs. Lassiter) and Steve Solomon and Victoria Lord (Solomon vs. Lord) Steve, was in the wrong place at the wrong time, trying to help Nadia, a Russian B-girl, get her passport and back wages from gangster Gorev. Steve finds himself in jail, accused of the murder of Gorev, when his life-partner and fellow legal partner, Victoria Lord, hires Jake Lassiter to represent him.
Jake, former NFL linebacker, turned sarcastic comedian lawyer, is thinking of moving to Vermont for an easier life, tired of dealing with the dirty justice systems and shifty clients in Miami. However, before giving up, he has to tackle some dirt and mud and takes one for the team. His scene in the bar with the Russian girls - hilarious!
Victoria Lord (hot and sexy), hires Jake Lassiter to defend her man and she may want more from Jake than his legal expertise. Then there is Benny the Jeweler, Club Anastasia, Russian mobsters, the FBI and tracking down Nadia.
Levine cleverly creates a fast-paced non-stop thriller, which keeps you laughing so hard with wit and comics you sometimes forget about the story and mystery at hand. Quite entertaining!
Prior to attaining the ARC, I had already purchased the audiobook, with double the pleasure--narrator Michael Levine, kept the suspense and humor at an all-time high—a roller coaster ride wild adventure.
An idea gritty read for some 4th of July fireworks, and a fun-filled weekend at South Beach!
JDCMustReadBooks
Paul Levine returns with BUM RAP (Jake Lassiter #11) with continuous wit, comic crime, courtroom antics, sexy Russian bar gals, legal, sleuthing, a southern street smart granny, a smoking gun and some hot Miami heat by combining heroes, Jake, Steve, and Victoria for a "laugh out loud" mystery thriller; especially for us South Florida residents and Levine fans.
Combining the best of his series, with characters: Jake Lassiter (State vs. Lassiter) and Steve Solomon and Victoria Lord (Solomon vs. Lord) Steve, was in the wrong place at the wrong time, trying to help Nadia, a Russian B-girl, get her passport and back wages from gangster Gorev. Steve finds himself in jail, accused of the murder of Gorev, when his life-partner and fellow legal partner, Victoria Lord, hires Jake Lassiter to represent him.
Jake, former NFL linebacker, turned sarcastic comedian lawyer, is thinking of moving to Vermont for an easier life, tired of dealing with the dirty justice systems and shifty clients in Miami. However, before giving up, he has to tackle some dirt and mud and takes one for the team. His scene in the bar with the Russian girls - hilarious!
Victoria Lord (hot and sexy), hires Jake Lassiter to defend her man and she may want more from Jake than his legal expertise. Then there is Benny the Jeweler, Club Anastasia, Russian mobsters, the FBI and tracking down Nadia.
Levine cleverly creates a fast-paced non-stop thriller, which keeps you laughing so hard with wit and comics you sometimes forget about the story and mystery at hand. Quite entertaining!
Prior to attaining the ARC, I had already purchased the audiobook, with double the pleasure--narrator Michael Levine, kept the suspense and humor at an all-time high—a roller coaster ride wild adventure.
An idea gritty read for some 4th of July fireworks, and a fun-filled weekend at South Beach!
JDCMustReadBooks
kdurham2's review
3.0
Number 11 in a series, but the first I have read and just like an episode of CSI the investigation was contained in this book, but I definitely was missing out of some character development, but didn't feel clueless! Jake Lassiter has a reputation by this book and it was easy to get on his team and "help" him discover and piece together the clues.
I enjoyed the investigation and trial for this story, not sure if I would go all the way back to book one and start the series over, but I might look back and see if the storyline interested me in a few of them. I loved Paul Levine's writing style and enjoyed the flow of the book, so I will definitely be keeping my eye out for his next book.
I enjoyed the investigation and trial for this story, not sure if I would go all the way back to book one and start the series over, but I might look back and see if the storyline interested me in a few of them. I loved Paul Levine's writing style and enjoyed the flow of the book, so I will definitely be keeping my eye out for his next book.
chickendmo's review
2.0
I didn't realize this was part of a longer series when I got it as part of Kindle First. It was mildly entertaining. I could see how you might get attached to the Jake character over time.
stinamoore1971's review
4.0
I really enjoyed this book. It was a quick, humorous read. I liked that the chapters were short so I could read a few at a time. I liked the characters and might have to explore other books by this author.
marydawnschuck's review
2.0
Not bad... but a the main character is a little too much of a smart alec for me...
ptaradactyl's review
It was free, which was a good price for it. I enjoyed it as a free read, although I did get tired of the whole partners-in-law-and-life relationship.
I had nothing invested in either series, and I might have appreciated it more if I had. It was interesting and a fun distraction, but more of a borrow than a buy.
I had nothing invested in either series, and I might have appreciated it more if I had. It was interesting and a fun distraction, but more of a borrow than a buy.
tomadavis53's review against another edition
4.0
good crime and courtroom drama. Not much mystery, but a fun story.