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md313's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-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
4.25
Is Stone Barrington fiction reductive "Bromance" (Romance fiction for guys, e.g. James Bond)? Yes. Is it over the top at times? Yes. Should we read it? Hell Yeah!
disasterchick's review against another edition
2.0
The audio book performer was a bit gruff with the men and too breezy with the women, so that may have been affected my feelings on this book. I keep expecting more out of Stone having the law degree and time as a detective. He seems to have more luck than talent. Stone is suppose to be in a relationship yet seems to screw anything that moves. There really wasn't likable or relateable characters.
bookfairy99's review against another edition
3.0
I read the first book in the series, New York Dead, when I was 16 -- a whopping 22 years ago! -- and I still remember it fondly. Having recently noticed that the 44th Stone Barrington book is on the New York Times bestseller list, I thought I'd pick up the second and see what the fuss is all about. While I didn't think the writing was top notch, and I had some pretty serious issues with both the plot and the characterization, the novel was immensely... readable. It was fun, pure and simple.
Stone might as well be James Bond lite -- smooth, good looking, able to bed any woman he comes across. He's smart, rich, suave, and has impeccable taste in everything from clothes to those aforementioned women. While this book (or the series, I imagine) won't win any literary awards, it's a fun ride, and I was more than happy to keep turning pages late into the night to see how the story would end. I will be continuing with the series, because I'm curious to see what kind of trouble Stone will get himself into next.
Stone might as well be James Bond lite -- smooth, good looking, able to bed any woman he comes across. He's smart, rich, suave, and has impeccable taste in everything from clothes to those aforementioned women. While this book (or the series, I imagine) won't win any literary awards, it's a fun ride, and I was more than happy to keep turning pages late into the night to see how the story would end. I will be continuing with the series, because I'm curious to see what kind of trouble Stone will get himself into next.
xkay_readsx's review against another edition
4.0
I'm a big fan of Barrington series so I'm going back to where Stone Barrington begins.
scott_a_miller's review against another edition
5.0
It took a while but I found my Parker, Spenser, Stone and Randall replacement. I mowed through them and Barrington and Woods might just be as fun.
This one was an excellent mystery, the characters were great and there’s like 50 more of them. Here we go.
This one was an excellent mystery, the characters were great and there’s like 50 more of them. Here we go.
princess1989's review
5.0
I loved this book!! Great story!! I loved stone!! Didn’t like Amanda!!Can’t wait to read the next book in the series!!
alice2000's review against another edition
3.0
A pretty good read. While I did remember Arrington, I didn't remember how annoying she is. Still an enjoyable book.