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A review by misswitch
Heat Wave by Richard Castle
3.0
As long as this book is viewed as what it really is - fan fiction written as a marketing ploy, it is a solid and enjoyable read. If, however, it is viewed as it is supposed to be - a mystery thriller by a writer who shares NYT best seller list space with the likes of Stephen King and Tom Clancy, the reader will be sorely disappointed.
The story was solid and I enjoyed the mystery and it's unraveling. It was very much like an episode of the tv show, to the extent that about mid-way through the book, I stopped seeing the 'fictionalized' names and automatically used the characters' names from the show.
As a tie in to the show, it's a fun addition. However, if there were a stand alone novel by either of the previously mentioned authors, it would not receive as many stars and I would absolutely be panning the book instead of praising it.
The story is simplistic and in several places, the author got so caught up in showing off their mad writing skillz that the plot got lost. There were several times I had to stop and reread a sentence or paragraph because the convoluted nature took me out of the story.
Also taking me about of the story was the fact that this was so clearly a fan fiction with the names changed. I am positive that I would've enjoyed it more if they'd just kept the tv character names. (although that would've clearly defeated the purpose of the book.)
And finally, the sex scene that they made such a big deal about in the show? Not even close to being as hot as they made it out to be. I've seen steamier things on prime time tv.
But, bottom line - Castle fans will enjoy the book and fan fiction writers can cling to the hope that there are avenues opening up that will enable them to be paid for doing what they love.
The story was solid and I enjoyed the mystery and it's unraveling. It was very much like an episode of the tv show, to the extent that about mid-way through the book, I stopped seeing the 'fictionalized' names and automatically used the characters' names from the show.
As a tie in to the show, it's a fun addition. However, if there were a stand alone novel by either of the previously mentioned authors, it would not receive as many stars and I would absolutely be panning the book instead of praising it.
The story is simplistic and in several places, the author got so caught up in showing off their mad writing skillz that the plot got lost. There were several times I had to stop and reread a sentence or paragraph because the convoluted nature took me out of the story.
Also taking me about of the story was the fact that this was so clearly a fan fiction with the names changed. I am positive that I would've enjoyed it more if they'd just kept the tv character names. (although that would've clearly defeated the purpose of the book.)
And finally, the sex scene that they made such a big deal about in the show? Not even close to being as hot as they made it out to be. I've seen steamier things on prime time tv.
But, bottom line - Castle fans will enjoy the book and fan fiction writers can cling to the hope that there are avenues opening up that will enable them to be paid for doing what they love.