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3.96 AVERAGE
Midnight in Death
4 Stars
The first novella of the series, Midnight in Death begins in the aftermath of the events of Holiday in Death when a killer from Eve's past escapes and begins taking revenge on those he holds responsible for his conviction. He starts with the judge and prosecutor, but it is Eve who is his ultimate target.
A solid and comprehensive read, but it fails to answer some of the questions left unanswered after last book; especially the aftermath of the attack on Peabody, which is glossed over very quickly.
The case is well developed despite the shorter length and the information revealed about Eve prior to the beginning of the series demonstrate her growth both as an investigator and as a woman. Nevertheless, the climax and resolution are somewhat anti-climactic given the build up of tension surrounding the killer's motivations and actions.
In terms of character development, Eve and Mira's relationship is taken to another level as finally Eve admits just how much Mira means to her and there are some wonderfully sweet and humerous moments as Eve shares Christmas gifts with Roarke and Peabody. Looking forward to the next full length installment.
4 Stars
The first novella of the series, Midnight in Death begins in the aftermath of the events of Holiday in Death when a killer from Eve's past escapes and begins taking revenge on those he holds responsible for his conviction. He starts with the judge and prosecutor, but it is Eve who is his ultimate target.
A solid and comprehensive read, but it fails to answer some of the questions left unanswered after last book; especially the aftermath of the attack on Peabody, which is glossed over very quickly.
The case is well developed despite the shorter length and the information revealed about Eve prior to the beginning of the series demonstrate her growth both as an investigator and as a woman. Nevertheless, the climax and resolution are somewhat anti-climactic given the build up of tension surrounding the killer's motivations and actions.
In terms of character development, Eve and Mira's relationship is taken to another level as finally Eve admits just how much Mira means to her and there are some wonderfully sweet and humerous moments as Eve shares Christmas gifts with Roarke and Peabody. Looking forward to the next full length installment.
Maybe it was because this was short, but I found this to be one of the weaker books of the edition. Everything was so formulaic and the crazy murder guy wasn't crazy enough.
I was stuck with nothing to read and a long wait at the smog shop. This was very quick, and of course the Dallas/Roarke formula was there, but I continue to be disapointed with these shrter offerrings. I think I like the chase best in this series, and it's cut so short in these. I'll read them as they become available, but they'll never live up to the full length books.
adventurous
challenging
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Midnight in Death by J. D. Robb is a novella that occurs just days after the previous book in the In Death series. You never know what you are going to get with novellas. Some authors use them as essential parts of the series, while others use them for plot or character development. It appears that Ms. Robb uses them to emphasize the changes in her detective, and I am a fan.
Let's face it. Eve Dallas is not a likable character. She is brash, awkward, stubborn, determined, single-minded, demanding, mean, and ignorant of the most basic social niceties. She is a miserable friend and a clueless wife. But she's getting better, and that's the most important thing. She recognizes that friends are important even if the idea continues to make her uncomfortable. Moreover, she's improving at showing love and affection for her friends and chosen family.
While Midnight in Death is a stand-alone murder mystery in its own right, what it does most is explore Eve's growing humanity. It's a bit like a character summation, showing how far she has come in the past seven novels. It might not be necessary for the canon, but it proves that Eve can and will heal with the right support. For me, Midnight in Death made me want to continue to see what other changes are in store for the lieutenant.
Let's face it. Eve Dallas is not a likable character. She is brash, awkward, stubborn, determined, single-minded, demanding, mean, and ignorant of the most basic social niceties. She is a miserable friend and a clueless wife. But she's getting better, and that's the most important thing. She recognizes that friends are important even if the idea continues to make her uncomfortable. Moreover, she's improving at showing love and affection for her friends and chosen family.
While Midnight in Death is a stand-alone murder mystery in its own right, what it does most is explore Eve's growing humanity. It's a bit like a character summation, showing how far she has come in the past seven novels. It might not be necessary for the canon, but it proves that Eve can and will heal with the right support. For me, Midnight in Death made me want to continue to see what other changes are in store for the lieutenant.
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
fast-paced
David got out of jail just to die in his own contraption. Lmao!! And his obsession with Eve is hilarious. I am having a time going back and rereading all of these books. Also, Eve and Roarke really be getting it in.
Typical Eve Dallas story! Good writing and good feel for characters even in the shorter version.