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4.05 AVERAGE
It's finally happened. I skimmed over giant parts of this book.
First, it had to do with finance. When anyone starts talking about finance my eyes glaze over and my mind wanders. Of course, there wasn't tons of detail to bore me to tears, but it wasn't a motive that interested me. And it dragged on for sooooo long. Dallas kept going over the details of the case to everyone and there was very little deviation. Even her psych consults were useless. Mira was there just to confirm what Dallas had already come up with.
For once, the happenings apart from the investigation were more interesting, but we didn't get to dig too deep into those.
I'm sad that I didn't get into this book. I hope this isn't a sign of times to come.
First, it had to do with finance. When anyone starts talking about finance my eyes glaze over and my mind wanders. Of course, there wasn't tons of detail to bore me to tears, but it wasn't a motive that interested me. And it dragged on for sooooo long. Dallas kept going over the details of the case to everyone and there was very little deviation. Even her psych consults were useless. Mira was there just to confirm what Dallas had already come up with.
For once, the happenings apart from the investigation were more interesting, but we didn't get to dig too deep into those.
I'm sad that I didn't get into this book. I hope this isn't a sign of times to come.
Calculated In Death did not let me down.
As an avid fan of the In Death series, I eagerly await each new installment every six months. And while other series may become stale and drawn out after so many books, J.D. Robbs In Death series has yet to hit that point, in my opinion. I love each new case that we are plunged into. I love how Robb brings those moments of murder to us and plops us right into them. I love Eve's constant dialogue with everyone in her life. It's fascinating to think back to how it all started, and to see where we've come too in her life.
This time Eve is investigating the murder of a woman, a mother, a wife. Taken from her walk home one night, she is found dead in a random doorway in a way that appears to be a mugging. But we soon find out that her location isn't so random and the mugging is simply a half-assed attempt to confuse the cops. Of course, Eve is too smart to be confused and quickly picks up on the oddities of the situation. Once again she and Peabody are on the case, assisted by all the players including the "I wish a man like that really existed," Roarke.
Moments in the book hint to a potential life-altering event sooner rather than later when, Roarke comments about having their own family and Eve doesn't do her usual balking at the idea of children. Though Eve doesn't escape this case unscathed, I'm glad her nightmares and childhood issues didn't overshadow the rest of the story this time. I can't wait for the next book, and am sad I've finished yet another installment in the In Death series.
As an avid fan of the In Death series, I eagerly await each new installment every six months. And while other series may become stale and drawn out after so many books, J.D. Robbs In Death series has yet to hit that point, in my opinion. I love each new case that we are plunged into. I love how Robb brings those moments of murder to us and plops us right into them. I love Eve's constant dialogue with everyone in her life. It's fascinating to think back to how it all started, and to see where we've come too in her life.
This time Eve is investigating the murder of a woman, a mother, a wife. Taken from her walk home one night, she is found dead in a random doorway in a way that appears to be a mugging. But we soon find out that her location isn't so random and the mugging is simply a half-assed attempt to confuse the cops. Of course, Eve is too smart to be confused and quickly picks up on the oddities of the situation. Once again she and Peabody are on the case, assisted by all the players including the "I wish a man like that really existed," Roarke.
Moments in the book hint to a potential life-altering event sooner rather than later when, Roarke comments about having their own family and Eve doesn't do her usual balking at the idea of children. Though Eve doesn't escape this case unscathed, I'm glad her nightmares and childhood issues didn't overshadow the rest of the story this time. I can't wait for the next book, and am sad I've finished yet another installment in the In Death series.
This series is my comfort read. When I don't feel like reading and I feel that slump is approaching, I am reading a book from this series. Generally this series keeps a nice level. Although of course there are better and worse books in it. This book is a bit weaker in my opinion. Or maybe I wasn't in the mood after all.
Eve is involved in solving the mystery of death of an accountant who audited large companies. It is known from the beginning that the motive lies in inconsistencies in the accounts of one of the companies and inept attempts to hide financial fraud. And who will check the bills of large companies better than multimillionaire Roarke. In the background we have a great premiere of the film based on Nadine’s book about the Icove case.
Unfortunately, something is missing in this story. I'm not even sure exactly what. Maybe some mystery. Indeed, you know from the very beginning that Marta was killed because of audits. You immediately get to know the main suspects, and Eve quickly selects the man who ordered the murders. The only thing is to prove him guilty and catch the killer. And a lot is known about the killer himself, as well as about other people who are probably involved in the scam. As I said, not enough mysteries and unknowns. As a reader, you know a little too much to fully enjoy this story.
It all lacks some charm always present in this series. Maybe the point is that there is a bit too little Roarke throughout the whole story. But let’s be honest, there is never enough of Roarke, LOL! He appears in the book and helps Eve, but there is no really important role for him. I don't know, something is missing.
Which doesn't mean that I didn't like the book. This is a good story. And I think it also helped me beat my slump. But it's definitely not one of the best books in this series.
Eve is involved in solving the mystery of death of an accountant who audited large companies. It is known from the beginning that the motive lies in inconsistencies in the accounts of one of the companies and inept attempts to hide financial fraud. And who will check the bills of large companies better than multimillionaire Roarke. In the background we have a great premiere of the film based on Nadine’s book about the Icove case.
Unfortunately, something is missing in this story. I'm not even sure exactly what. Maybe some mystery. Indeed, you know from the very beginning that Marta was killed because of audits. You immediately get to know the main suspects, and Eve quickly selects the man who ordered the murders. The only thing is to prove him guilty and catch the killer. And a lot is known about the killer himself, as well as about other people who are probably involved in the scam. As I said, not enough mysteries and unknowns. As a reader, you know a little too much to fully enjoy this story.
It all lacks some charm always present in this series. Maybe the point is that there is a bit too little Roarke throughout the whole story. But let’s be honest, there is never enough of Roarke, LOL! He appears in the book and helps Eve, but there is no really important role for him. I don't know, something is missing.
Which doesn't mean that I didn't like the book. This is a good story. And I think it also helped me beat my slump. But it's definitely not one of the best books in this series.
This is in my top three favourite series'. I am never disappointed in Nora Roberts writing as J.D. Robb in the In Death series. I am in love with the characters, the stories are a great combination of a murder investigation and ongoing character/world development.
There was nothing earth-shakingly new in this installment. None of the characters had huge challenges to overcome or new personality shifts or expansion. This was a continuation of a sub-plot line that has involved a previous case that has resulted in both a book [written by Nadine] and now a film about that earlier case. That was a pretty exciting case for Eve, and as always it is very entertaining to watch Eve try to navigate through "real life" stuff, which she just isn't comfortable with. It always humanizes her and makes her relateable, and there is lots of that in this installment.
Eve is becoming ever better at interacting with people but she still has her issues at what most people consider "normal stuff" and that will always be funny for the reader.
This series is my "go to" for when I just want a book I know I will enjoy, with characters I love, and stories that always draw me in. The In Death series is my comfort food of books. Love them!
There was nothing earth-shakingly new in this installment. None of the characters had huge challenges to overcome or new personality shifts or expansion. This was a continuation of a sub-plot line that has involved a previous case that has resulted in both a book [written by Nadine] and now a film about that earlier case. That was a pretty exciting case for Eve, and as always it is very entertaining to watch Eve try to navigate through "real life" stuff, which she just isn't comfortable with. It always humanizes her and makes her relateable, and there is lots of that in this installment.
Eve is becoming ever better at interacting with people but she still has her issues at what most people consider "normal stuff" and that will always be funny for the reader.
This series is my "go to" for when I just want a book I know I will enjoy, with characters I love, and stories that always draw me in. The In Death series is my comfort food of books. Love them!
This was a great addition to the series and cleared up some of the nonsense from the previous installment. This focused on the murder of an accountant who may have discovered something damning from the client she was auditing. One of my oldest friends is a CPA and it was interesting to see some of the phrases and situations she's discussed with me pop up in the book. Murder has definitely not come up but the flurry of tax season and importance of confidentiality were relevant. I liked the different firms that were featured in this case regarding their business types and the various personalities of those who worked there. The book had a very fast pace and I liked figuring out the case alongside Lieutenant Dallas. I saw someone reference how boring Roarke had become lately and I too would like to see more danger coming from him. He's been mostly helping with computer work and illegally getting files for Eve in the past few books. I miss him being unpredictable and hot but I suppose they've just settled into domestic bliss. Oh well, as long as the books are still exciting then I'll be content. Who knew a book with the word "calculated" in the title could be so intriguing?
fast-paced
I love how J.D Robb (Nora Roberts) give such life to her characters. When I read this book I was there with Dallas investigating the murder and dreading her social requirements. An excellent read.
I didn't get to page 20. I didn't like the book at all. What a disappointment !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Another good outing for Dallas and her friends. Nothing particularly new - just some more dead people. Lots of references to previous works in this one - so probably not a good book to introduce the series. Still worth reading.
3.5 stars. Review posted here: https://courtneyreadsromancesite.wordpress.com/2019/07/01/review-of-calculated-in-death-in-death-36-by-j-d-robb/