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A review by micheala
Naked in Death by J.D. Robb
dark
mysterious
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
3.5
This was my first book written by Nora Roberts/J.D. Robb, which is surprising as she has written like a million books and is super popular.
I picked it up on the recommendation of a friend and while I did have some issues with it, overall it was a satisfying police procedural/romance, especially considering when it was written.
The misogyny that is present is done on purpose and is clearly pushed back against by numerous characters. I also really liked the take on the possible future world, as it's not too far from what the real world looks like so it feels reasonable that it could have occurred.
I do think that this book requires a pretty hefty content warning (it could possibly be viewed as a minor spoiler, but I think it is more important to go in prepared) There is graphic depictions and discussions of multiple instances of pedophilia/sexual abuse of small children. As well, there is graphic depictions of the murder of a number of Sex Workers (the main case in this book).
I did end up liking this book enough that I'll probably give the next book a shot, however this is a 50+ book series and I'm not sure if I would be willing to attempt to play catch up with quite that many books.
I picked it up on the recommendation of a friend and while I did have some issues with it, overall it was a satisfying police procedural/romance, especially considering when it was written.
The misogyny that is present is done on purpose and is clearly pushed back against by numerous characters. I also really liked the take on the possible future world, as it's not too far from what the real world looks like so it feels reasonable that it could have occurred.
I do think that this book requires a pretty hefty content warning (it could possibly be viewed as a minor spoiler, but I think it is more important to go in prepared) There is graphic depictions and discussions of multiple instances of pedophilia/sexual abuse of small children. As well, there is graphic depictions of the murder of a number of Sex Workers (the main case in this book).
I did end up liking this book enough that I'll probably give the next book a shot, however this is a 50+ book series and I'm not sure if I would be willing to attempt to play catch up with quite that many books.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Body horror, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Incest, Misogyny, Murder, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, and Violence