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anarita3971's review
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
hmbb99's review against another edition
Good quick story. There were some discrepancies in the book but it was okay for a quick read. On to part two.
felicia_l's review against another edition
5.0
May 4, 2012--I thoroughly enjoyed the book (though there were two editorial mistakes I found). This was the first time I read a "complete" book on my Nook, and it made my first experience with an eReader a good one. I hope they'll print a full copy of this and whatever short sequels may come based on this story.
As a Castle fan, it's a must read. I can't wait for the next part.
As a Castle fan, it's a must read. I can't wait for the next part.
hexijosh's review against another edition
3.0
If you're a fan of the Castle show and books (and you should be), then this is for you. And possibly few others.
In an effort to further perpetuate the Castle universe, ABC is releasing a companion series to its line of Nikki Heat books in the form of eBook-only novellas that chronicle the story of Derek Storm, Richard Castle's "first best seller," with A Brewing Storm first out of the gate.
The story is short, totaling about 80-something pages, and is quite obviously part of a larger arc, thanks to an ending which is hardly more than a build-up for the second novella. Think back to the ending of National Treasure 2 (for the twelve of you who saw it) and you've pretty much got the idea.
While it's not in any way necessary to be acquainted with the show or book series, this is obviously one for the fans who are salivating over the release of Frozen Heat in September and are in dire need of a Castle fix during the summer hiatus. It's a good book with a solid mystery/crime thriller story that's less parody and more homage to the likes of James Patterson and John Grisham, which is exactly how the TV series began.
Many readers have voiced outrage over the fact that these are short novellas without a real conclusion, but for $1.99 a pop I think it's a great deal for a weekend read and certainly worth the time.
In short, I give it 3 out of 5. I don't mind the short length, but I would have liked a better conclusion rather than the Rocky and Bullwinkle ending we got. Nevertheless, it is enjoyable and I'll certainly be reading the rest of the series.
In an effort to further perpetuate the Castle universe, ABC is releasing a companion series to its line of Nikki Heat books in the form of eBook-only novellas that chronicle the story of Derek Storm, Richard Castle's "first best seller," with A Brewing Storm first out of the gate.
The story is short, totaling about 80-something pages, and is quite obviously part of a larger arc, thanks to an ending which is hardly more than a build-up for the second novella. Think back to the ending of National Treasure 2 (for the twelve of you who saw it) and you've pretty much got the idea.
While it's not in any way necessary to be acquainted with the show or book series, this is obviously one for the fans who are salivating over the release of Frozen Heat in September and are in dire need of a Castle fix during the summer hiatus. It's a good book with a solid mystery/crime thriller story that's less parody and more homage to the likes of James Patterson and John Grisham, which is exactly how the TV series began.
Many readers have voiced outrage over the fact that these are short novellas without a real conclusion, but for $1.99 a pop I think it's a great deal for a weekend read and certainly worth the time.
In short, I give it 3 out of 5. I don't mind the short length, but I would have liked a better conclusion rather than the Rocky and Bullwinkle ending we got. Nevertheless, it is enjoyable and I'll certainly be reading the rest of the series.
jlo615's review against another edition
2.0
With fewer than 100 pages, this was a quick read. However, I spent most of my reading rolling my eyes at the main character. He is his own biggest fan and I found the inner-monologue only exemplified how much of a heinous tool he was. Sexually harassing a female agent, recognizing it makes her uncomfortable and that she does not like the harassment, and informing the audience that the character recognizes this information then informing the audience that he does not care and is going to continue anyway? Shame on you.
beentsy's review against another edition
3.0
Fun, but there were some continuity errors that just bugged me. I didn't enjoy it as much as the Nikki Heat books but it was a good hot summer afternoon read.
looloolibby's review
adventurous
mysterious
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
3.0
sharppointysticks's review against another edition
3.0
I'm not sure I should really be counting this as a "book" for my 50/50 challenge. It is definitely a novella at best being only 83 pages long. Still, for what it is (a not real book written by a fictional author) it was entertaining. One could picture Castle writing this. It appealed to my fan-girl side. Yes, I'll read the next one... Though I think I prefer the Nikki Heat series, at least they are closer to actual books. Still, I could see this being one episode of a crime drama television show. It pretty much reads like the dialogue to an tv episode than an actual book.
dgignac's review against another edition
4.0
Since I had skimmed through some of the other reviews before reading this book, I was not disappointed with this book since I knew what to expect. As mentioned in other reviews, this is a very short story that is part of a 3 part storyline. Otherwise, a nice fast paced adventure.