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lurker_stalker's review against another edition
4.0
I definitely enjoyed this collection of three novella-length stories. I might even have a bit of a crush on Letty. She's a complicated, flawed woman who is damn good at what she does and wish there had been a few more stories because I didn't get my fill.
There were some things I didn't like about the writing - the non-white characters speaking in culturally stereotypical ways and being the only ones identified by their color or race being top on the list - but the stories were good.
I'd definitely read more Letty Dobesh stories.
There were some things I didn't like about the writing - the non-white characters speaking in culturally stereotypical ways and being the only ones identified by their color or race being top on the list - but the stories were good.
I'd definitely read more Letty Dobesh stories.
aliseaymcmahon's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
trisarahtops_'s review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
holmstead's review against another edition
4.0
I love the show. And I love this novella. As Crouch explains how he adapted these short stories into the TV show, he allows us, the reader, to understand the tone he was going for and how he and his collaborative team used the necessary pieces of the stories to bring Letty to fruition on the screen. I think it was done wonderfully. I enjoyed the hell outta this sucker, already going into this a big fan from watching the TNT series. And I completely agree with the author that situations which took place in this book had no business being shown. It would have ruined the whole momentum. The timelines and fluid nature of the show were executed perfectly. He took the best from this and made it its rightful own in life. The live scene snippets they incorporated into this Kindle version was awesome. I wish more books were made this way...really brings certain scenes to life.
I love all these broken-ass characters. And as I already had a predetermined image of the characters from the TV series, it did not take away from the friggin' fun and "bookishness". I am glad to have experienced these in 2 different settings. I believe when it comes to Letty and her surrounding "crew," reading or seeing the show first takes nothing away from either. I sure hope Crouch continues on with both!
I love all these broken-ass characters. And as I already had a predetermined image of the characters from the TV series, it did not take away from the friggin' fun and "bookishness". I am glad to have experienced these in 2 different settings. I believe when it comes to Letty and her surrounding "crew," reading or seeing the show first takes nothing away from either. I sure hope Crouch continues on with both!
alwaysbooking's review against another edition
5.0
This book is actually made up of three corresponding novella’s. I have previously read Dark Matter by Blake Crouch and was blown away by it! When I saw that this was available for review is scooped it up right away. It was nice surprise to find chapters in between each novella from Blake Crouch. These chapters include what in this novella will be relevant for the TV show. I really liked that input from his perspective. Also, did anyone else know they are making this into a show???I would totally watch it because I am now invested into Letty I want to see where here story is going.
Okay so Letty is very damaged the first book starts off with her pulling of a little heist in a hotel. Hit up some rooms, get the goods, and head out. However she stumbles onto something bigger than herself and when she decides to intervene, the story unravels from there. I loved all three stories in this bind up however I think that Grab was my favorite novella. Maybe I was more invested into Letty by novella 3 but I really enjoyed that one.
Letty herself is just out of prison, a recovering drug addict, recovering alcoholic, and thief. Basically she should be a bad character all around, yet you will find yourself connecting with her. She is trying her best to stay clean and honest yet; she can’t help but get her rush through stealing. Her thought process is stealing is the lesser of two evils, the other evil being her addiction to drugs and alcohol. Letty definitely meets some unique and shady characters. You never quite know where her story will be going. While some does seem obvious some of the plot is definitely a surprise. I hate that some of the people you trust most seem to be the ones that hurt her the most.
All in all I would highly suggest this little bind up to any fans of Blake Crouch or fans just of nitty gritty, suspenseful, mystery books.
Thank you to Thomas and Mercer, Netgalley and Blake Crouch for the advance copy in lieu of my honest review.
TNT’s Good Behavior Debuts Tuesday, Nov. 15, with a Two-Hour Premiere at 9 p.m. (ET/PT)
Okay so Letty is very damaged the first book starts off with her pulling of a little heist in a hotel. Hit up some rooms, get the goods, and head out. However she stumbles onto something bigger than herself and when she decides to intervene, the story unravels from there. I loved all three stories in this bind up however I think that Grab was my favorite novella. Maybe I was more invested into Letty by novella 3 but I really enjoyed that one.
Letty herself is just out of prison, a recovering drug addict, recovering alcoholic, and thief. Basically she should be a bad character all around, yet you will find yourself connecting with her. She is trying her best to stay clean and honest yet; she can’t help but get her rush through stealing. Her thought process is stealing is the lesser of two evils, the other evil being her addiction to drugs and alcohol. Letty definitely meets some unique and shady characters. You never quite know where her story will be going. While some does seem obvious some of the plot is definitely a surprise. I hate that some of the people you trust most seem to be the ones that hurt her the most.
All in all I would highly suggest this little bind up to any fans of Blake Crouch or fans just of nitty gritty, suspenseful, mystery books.
Thank you to Thomas and Mercer, Netgalley and Blake Crouch for the advance copy in lieu of my honest review.
TNT’s Good Behavior Debuts Tuesday, Nov. 15, with a Two-Hour Premiere at 9 p.m. (ET/PT)
cathiedalziel's review against another edition
5.0
3 short novellas in one book about Letty, an ex-convict, meth user who finds the thrill of a heist the only thing that keeps her head in the "now" and away from wanting to use.
Blake Crouch is one of my favourite writers and I think I like Letty's stories even better than I enjoyed Dark Matter. Here's hoping there are more stories about Letty waiting to be told.
Blake Crouch is one of my favourite writers and I think I like Letty's stories even better than I enjoyed Dark Matter. Here's hoping there are more stories about Letty waiting to be told.
judithdcollins's review against another edition
5.0
Blake Crouch returns from Wayward Pines and [b:Dark Matter|27833670|Dark Matter|Blake Crouch|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1472119680l/27833670._SY75_.jpg|43161998] (2016) with his latest smashing hit, GOOD BEHAVIOR The book, audio, TV series- (The Letty Dobesh Chronicles): EPIC! Brilliantly crafted.
Extraordinary from book, audio, to TV on-screen, Landing on my Top Books of 2016, and best 2016 book to screen. The collaboration between Blake Crouch and Chad Hodge is a “match made in heaven.”
Yes, I am enjoying the ride. Please do not let it stop!
Ongoing: “I am the best me I can be!” (Letty)
In the series, Letty is fresh out of prison, (meth-addicted) when she overhears a hitman being hired to kill a man's wife. When she sets out to derail the job, she puts herself in the crosshairs of a killer, entangling them in a dangerous and seductive relationship, and so much more.
This sexy hitman man Javier may be her path and key to redemption. That is if she does not screw it up.
Javier is sensitive and caring. He has pain in his life and his past. Leading him to his path as a hitman. They have a love/hate relationship. He lives on the outskirts of society due to an event from his childhood (we discover in the TV series).
A constant pull between them as well as their own individual lives. They have a connection and this makes them want to be better. They are perfect for one another. They rescue each other and find a home in one another.
Forgive me here, since I have watched the TV series (Season one Episodes 1-9, read the book, and listened to the audio (twice). You could say, I LOVE GOOD BEHAVIOR, so using this review as a combo review of all three.
I first listened to the audiobook narrated by Julia Whelan and the author, Blake Crouch. (Exceptional).
Afterward, immersed in Amazon Prime (TNT) TV Good Behavior. Purchased the entire season. Taking the fantastic information provided by Blake in the audiobook and applied to how the 3 novellas were transformed to on-screen.
This is a “Must” to read the book and learn all the backstory. The backstage, inside scoop of how the author created these characters, and his collaboration with Chad Hodge for the television show. Quite intriguing. (Dying for a Season 2)….please, please!
In between, while getting caught up with the TV episodes, anxiously awaiting the weekly next episode, was “granted my wish” for a digital copy of the book, Good Behavior via NetGalley. Was so excited, with “Christmas coming early”, began diving into the book, and once again, read it in one sitting. I bookmarked so many pages.
Letty Dobesh is troubled, flawed, beautiful, striking, smart, inventive, charismatic, self-destructive, a chameleon. She crosses between good and bad. A constant struggle. She is authentic. Real. Even though in (Episode 9) not happy with her attitude and kicking Javier to the curb with her betrayal. (Let’s hope she can turn her mistakes around once again). I was dying with this one. Javier is good for her.
Don't score. Don't kill.
We follow Letty on a journey as she attempts to discover who she really is, and wants more than anything to make peace with that woman, even if she does not fit “inside the box” society has drawn for her. She wants to be a good mother, a daughter, and a friend; to make up for her past mistakes and misdeeds. Every time she tries, she gets knocked down.
Crouch is pitch perfect with his character development of both Letty and Javier. I like the transition from the book to the screen.
The book:
• The Pain of Others
• Sunset Key
• Grab
After each of these novellas the author adds some insightful commentary about the work, the show, images, and other additional content from the journey, he has taken with Letty. No, I would not dare skip over these parts. I love it!
With the book, it is like a backstage pass, with a peak at the inside operations. The reader becomes invested in the characters, the story, and a fan for life. Letty is flawed, irresistible, broken, lovely and brave. She wants desperately to get her son back. She keeps running into obstacles and pulled in by her addictions to stealing and the high. She is so good at being bad!
I wanted to hold off writing my review until the last TV episode Season One; however, being it was on my Top Books for 2016 List my fellow GRs friends wanted to know my thoughts. Yes, I loved it!
Letty Raines is a thief and con artist (impulsive), whose life is always one wrong turn, one bad decision, from implosion. Michelle Dockery is amazing. Juan Diego Botto (Javier) is sexy and to die for; each episode, I love him even more. Currently I am in HIS corner.
Christian, Jacob, Estelle ( a piece of work), Rob and the other supporting characters only add to the intense drama. What a riot! In the meantime, I am now just finishing the 9th episode, and let me say, starting at episode 5, I fell totally in LOVE. A turning point, from five on.
Letty and Javier are intimately connected on so many levels, and ultimately become each other’s saviors. Both emotionally-- two souls which are perfect for one another.
At the opening of the 5th episode, when Letty opens with, “you came.” Javier replies, “you called.”
OMG, that look between the two of them, was the best since: Jerry McGuire’s "You had me at 'hello," and Nicholas Sparks’ The Notebook, "I wrote you 365 letters. I wrote you every day for a year. It wasn't over… it still isn't over."
A modern SEXY twist of The Notebook and Bonnie and Clyde. Letty can rock a wig. I think she needs to have her own line. I would definitely buy one.
Season One: (TV)
• So You’re Not an English Teacher (Good opening-Statesville, NC caption) even though filmed in Wilmington; Letty is rocking the red bob wig—love the Grove Park Inn) book mention, even though not filmed here. She has the southern accent down as well as the blonde bangs.
• Only the Best for Mrs. Diaz
• From Terrible Me
• Your Mama Had a Hard Night (Letty-Sad but moving)
• Beautiful Things Deserve Beautiful Things (Hilarious!)** My favorite. Loved the short blonde wig and the St. John’s knit ensemble—Classy!
• We Pretend We’re Stuck (Loved the tie in with Jacob)- Emotional
• The Ballad of Little Santino (Javier-Sad but moving) Fantastic look at his character’s past.
• It Still Fits Bitch – A fun episode featuring Letty’s mom and Jacob. Tables are turned.
• For You, I’d Go with Strawberry – Did not like the turn this one took. Please get Letty back on track with Javier. Bad, bad girl. Sure, there is a plan here.
Waiting anxiously for the next episode . . .. in suspense.
Letty and Javier: Sexy, dangerous, thrilling, and flawed. With their tough exterior, we see their hearts, their desires, and love of family. The pull- of right and wrong. A fitting title for a struggle between right and wrong. Good and evil. From danger, intrigue, style, humor, emotion, heart, sex appeal, well-developed characters and an edge of your seat plot. All the ingredients for a HIT! Superb acting and pitch-perfect writing.
OK, Crouch fans and everyone else, BUY—the book, GOOD BEHAVIOR and watch the series! A show stopper. Hats off - A job well-done. Hopefully, we will see Season Two. I am hooked! Fingers crossed. 5 Stars +
Now that I have sold you on the book, and the author, I want to add a side personal note: I am a native of Statesville, NC, as is the author, Blake Crouch. Read More on my Blog @ JDCMustReadBooks
A very special thank you to Thomas & Mercer and NetGalley for granting my wish with a review copy.
Extraordinary from book, audio, to TV on-screen, Landing on my Top Books of 2016, and best 2016 book to screen. The collaboration between Blake Crouch and Chad Hodge is a “match made in heaven.”
Yes, I am enjoying the ride. Please do not let it stop!
Ongoing: “I am the best me I can be!” (Letty)
In the series, Letty is fresh out of prison, (meth-addicted) when she overhears a hitman being hired to kill a man's wife. When she sets out to derail the job, she puts herself in the crosshairs of a killer, entangling them in a dangerous and seductive relationship, and so much more.
This sexy hitman man Javier may be her path and key to redemption. That is if she does not screw it up.
Javier is sensitive and caring. He has pain in his life and his past. Leading him to his path as a hitman. They have a love/hate relationship. He lives on the outskirts of society due to an event from his childhood (we discover in the TV series).
A constant pull between them as well as their own individual lives. They have a connection and this makes them want to be better. They are perfect for one another. They rescue each other and find a home in one another.
Forgive me here, since I have watched the TV series (Season one Episodes 1-9, read the book, and listened to the audio (twice). You could say, I LOVE GOOD BEHAVIOR, so using this review as a combo review of all three.
I first listened to the audiobook narrated by Julia Whelan and the author, Blake Crouch. (Exceptional).
Afterward, immersed in Amazon Prime (TNT) TV Good Behavior. Purchased the entire season. Taking the fantastic information provided by Blake in the audiobook and applied to how the 3 novellas were transformed to on-screen.
This is a “Must” to read the book and learn all the backstory. The backstage, inside scoop of how the author created these characters, and his collaboration with Chad Hodge for the television show. Quite intriguing. (Dying for a Season 2)….please, please!
In between, while getting caught up with the TV episodes, anxiously awaiting the weekly next episode, was “granted my wish” for a digital copy of the book, Good Behavior via NetGalley. Was so excited, with “Christmas coming early”, began diving into the book, and once again, read it in one sitting. I bookmarked so many pages.
Letty Dobesh is troubled, flawed, beautiful, striking, smart, inventive, charismatic, self-destructive, a chameleon. She crosses between good and bad. A constant struggle. She is authentic. Real. Even though in (Episode 9) not happy with her attitude and kicking Javier to the curb with her betrayal. (Let’s hope she can turn her mistakes around once again). I was dying with this one. Javier is good for her.
Don't score. Don't kill.
We follow Letty on a journey as she attempts to discover who she really is, and wants more than anything to make peace with that woman, even if she does not fit “inside the box” society has drawn for her. She wants to be a good mother, a daughter, and a friend; to make up for her past mistakes and misdeeds. Every time she tries, she gets knocked down.
Crouch is pitch perfect with his character development of both Letty and Javier. I like the transition from the book to the screen.
The book:
• The Pain of Others
• Sunset Key
• Grab
After each of these novellas the author adds some insightful commentary about the work, the show, images, and other additional content from the journey, he has taken with Letty. No, I would not dare skip over these parts. I love it!
With the book, it is like a backstage pass, with a peak at the inside operations. The reader becomes invested in the characters, the story, and a fan for life. Letty is flawed, irresistible, broken, lovely and brave. She wants desperately to get her son back. She keeps running into obstacles and pulled in by her addictions to stealing and the high. She is so good at being bad!
I wanted to hold off writing my review until the last TV episode Season One; however, being it was on my Top Books for 2016 List my fellow GRs friends wanted to know my thoughts. Yes, I loved it!
Letty Raines is a thief and con artist (impulsive), whose life is always one wrong turn, one bad decision, from implosion. Michelle Dockery is amazing. Juan Diego Botto (Javier) is sexy and to die for; each episode, I love him even more. Currently I am in HIS corner.
Christian, Jacob, Estelle ( a piece of work), Rob and the other supporting characters only add to the intense drama. What a riot! In the meantime, I am now just finishing the 9th episode, and let me say, starting at episode 5, I fell totally in LOVE. A turning point, from five on.
Letty and Javier are intimately connected on so many levels, and ultimately become each other’s saviors. Both emotionally-- two souls which are perfect for one another.
At the opening of the 5th episode, when Letty opens with, “you came.” Javier replies, “you called.”
OMG, that look between the two of them, was the best since: Jerry McGuire’s "You had me at 'hello," and Nicholas Sparks’ The Notebook, "I wrote you 365 letters. I wrote you every day for a year. It wasn't over… it still isn't over."
A modern SEXY twist of The Notebook and Bonnie and Clyde. Letty can rock a wig. I think she needs to have her own line. I would definitely buy one.
Season One: (TV)
• So You’re Not an English Teacher (Good opening-Statesville, NC caption) even though filmed in Wilmington; Letty is rocking the red bob wig—love the Grove Park Inn) book mention, even though not filmed here. She has the southern accent down as well as the blonde bangs.
• Only the Best for Mrs. Diaz
• From Terrible Me
• Your Mama Had a Hard Night (Letty-Sad but moving)
• Beautiful Things Deserve Beautiful Things (Hilarious!)** My favorite. Loved the short blonde wig and the St. John’s knit ensemble—Classy!
• We Pretend We’re Stuck (Loved the tie in with Jacob)- Emotional
• The Ballad of Little Santino (Javier-Sad but moving) Fantastic look at his character’s past.
• It Still Fits Bitch – A fun episode featuring Letty’s mom and Jacob. Tables are turned.
• For You, I’d Go with Strawberry – Did not like the turn this one took. Please get Letty back on track with Javier. Bad, bad girl. Sure, there is a plan here.
Waiting anxiously for the next episode . . .. in suspense.
Letty and Javier: Sexy, dangerous, thrilling, and flawed. With their tough exterior, we see their hearts, their desires, and love of family. The pull- of right and wrong. A fitting title for a struggle between right and wrong. Good and evil. From danger, intrigue, style, humor, emotion, heart, sex appeal, well-developed characters and an edge of your seat plot. All the ingredients for a HIT! Superb acting and pitch-perfect writing.
OK, Crouch fans and everyone else, BUY—the book, GOOD BEHAVIOR and watch the series! A show stopper. Hats off - A job well-done. Hopefully, we will see Season Two. I am hooked! Fingers crossed. 5 Stars +
Now that I have sold you on the book, and the author, I want to add a side personal note: I am a native of Statesville, NC, as is the author, Blake Crouch. Read More on my Blog @ JDCMustReadBooks
A very special thank you to Thomas & Mercer and NetGalley for granting my wish with a review copy.
kplilly's review against another edition
tense
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5