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theavidreaderandbibliophile's review against another edition
2.0
Most Wanted by Lisa Scottoline involves an interesting moral dilemma. Christine Nilsson, schoolteacher, and her husband, Marcus are finally pregnant. They have been trying to get pregnant for quite some time. After a round of tests, it is discovered that Marcus is the culprit. They decided to use a sperm bank and picked a man that looked like Marcus. Then Christine sees a news report about Zachary Jeffcoat being arrested for murder. This man, Zachary, looks just like their donor. Is it him? Christine is sure it is the same man and sets out to find the truth. If their donor really is a murderer, what will they do about their baby? Christine finds herself trying to prove Zachary’s innocence (hires him a lawyer).
I found Most Wanted to be an unsurprising novel that contains quite a bit superfluous writing. The story goes on for way too long (I started skimming and wondering if the novel would ever end). The book shows a woman who is out of control and no one stops her (blamed on hormones). Most Wanted was less than acceptable. I am surprised that this book was written by Lisa Scottoline. I found the book to be expected (predictable) especially the ending. I kept hoping for something unexpected or surprising (like killing off the whiny husband). I give Most Wanted 2 out of 5 stars. The characters were not enjoyable (or likeable) especially the husband, Marcus (he had some serious issues). If you want a 101 on sperm banks, then you will want to read this book. If you are looking for a crime novel/thriller, then this is not the book for you.
I received a complimentary copy of Most Wanted from NetGalley in exchange for an honest evaluation of the novel.
I found Most Wanted to be an unsurprising novel that contains quite a bit superfluous writing. The story goes on for way too long (I started skimming and wondering if the novel would ever end). The book shows a woman who is out of control and no one stops her (blamed on hormones). Most Wanted was less than acceptable. I am surprised that this book was written by Lisa Scottoline. I found the book to be expected (predictable) especially the ending. I kept hoping for something unexpected or surprising (like killing off the whiny husband). I give Most Wanted 2 out of 5 stars. The characters were not enjoyable (or likeable) especially the husband, Marcus (he had some serious issues). If you want a 101 on sperm banks, then you will want to read this book. If you are looking for a crime novel/thriller, then this is not the book for you.
I received a complimentary copy of Most Wanted from NetGalley in exchange for an honest evaluation of the novel.
dashaadu's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
squirrelmonster's review against another edition
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? No
2.5
lori_calhoun's review against another edition
4.0
I received an ARC through a Goodreads giveaway. Thank you!
Good read. Storyline was a bit different than anything I've read before.
Good read. Storyline was a bit different than anything I've read before.
emgobo's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
erindonohue's review against another edition
2.0
I was intrigued by the initial premise, but it didn’t last long. The characters were annoying, lacked common sense and were able to achieve the unachievable. The plot delved into the unbelievable and the conclusion/reveal was pointless and empty. Also, it included the phrase “her juices started flowing” to describe a character thinking. Not a fan.
libwinnie's review against another edition
2.0
The beginning of this book was so slow I almost stopped reading. The thing that kept me hooked was the moral and ethical questions that it presented. Christine and her husband are thrilled to be pregnant after trying for so long and needing to use a sperm donor. But then Christine sees the picture of a serial killer on the news and it looks frighteningly like their donor. Whose rights supersede whose in her quest to find the truth about the baby's biological father? Other than the topic, the rest of the book was unremarkable.
pao_mente's review against another edition
1.0
If I could give half a star , I would. This book was horrible.
sassysoles82's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Infertility, Blood, Medical content, Murder, Pregnancy, Death, and Violence
Minor: Car accident
deblyn's review against another edition
1.0
Utterly ridiculous. The premise intrigued me but the plot took a quick turn to WTF? Annoying characters, awful, selfish, whiny husband, did I mention ridiculous?