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A review by sshpurple1
Naked in Death by J.D. Robb
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I originally read this book back when it was first published and loved it. I have recently read the book and have to say I still love it. It is an Urban Sci-fi that holds up even almost 20 years later. There are gadgets that are a little behind today, but not by much. Most interesting are the political issues and speculative changes in laws, such as gun laws, family laws, and legalized prostitution.
The secondary characters are two-dimensional but still interesting and add to the movement of the story. As for the main characters, Eve Dallas a cop who lives in a dark world, standing for the dead and is strong in both body and ethics. Then there is Roarke, an intelligent, confident, determined Irishman. Admittedly, he is borderline abusive with all kinds of red flags, but of course, he would never cross the line. But Robb/Roberts makes it work with the development of Eve and Roarke, letting us know enough about their past to understand just how damaged and horrific their childhoods were, making them stronger instead of broken, especially together.
I would highly recommend this book, but please search for trigger warnings. This book is mildly dark but still covers issues like child abuse.
The secondary characters are two-dimensional but still interesting and add to the movement of the story. As for the main characters, Eve Dallas a cop who lives in a dark world, standing for the dead and is strong in both body and ethics. Then there is Roarke, an intelligent, confident, determined Irishman. Admittedly, he is borderline abusive with all kinds of red flags, but of course, he would never cross the line. But Robb/Roberts makes it work with the development of Eve and Roarke, letting us know enough about their past to understand just how damaged and horrific their childhoods were, making them stronger instead of broken, especially together.
I would highly recommend this book, but please search for trigger warnings. This book is mildly dark but still covers issues like child abuse.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Grief, Murder, Child abuse, and Child death
Moderate: Drug use, Sexual content, Gun violence, Incest, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Cursing