Lean Mean Thirteen (Stephanie Plum, No. 13) by Janet Evanovich
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Book Reviews of Lean Mean Thirteen (Stephanie Plum, No. 13)
Book Review: What happened?
Summary: 2 Stars
When I began reading this series, I thought it was pretty cute, then by book 3, I felt the author had found her stride and that the rest of the books would be something to look forward to.
Then I tried the "between the numbers" novels with the cutesy holiday themes and decided they weren't worth reading, but I kept reading the "numbers" novels. I was getting tired of the Morelli/Ranger/Stephanie Menage, but then, in book 12, I thought Stephanie had a little growth, the plot was a little more complex and interesting, and I expected and looked forward to that trend continuing in 13.
Now I have just started 13, and I feel as if I have missed a book somewhere. Characters and events are referred to that I never heard of before (and I checked the authors website and read the synopses of all the "between the numbers" novels to see if I could figure it out, but these characters and events were not mentioned).
Honestly, the feeling I get from this book is that someone sent it to Evanovich as fan fiction and she decided to punch it up and use it. Gags are stale. There is too much reference to name-brand products. It just falls flat so far. I hope it improves. If it doesn't, I won't read any more of Evanovich's work work.
Book Review: Is This a Sign of the Times?
Summary: 1 Stars
Two pages into the book, I realized it was not a book for me. This sort of writing is not worth my time. It was loaned to me as a funny read - a stitch. For funny plusbeautiful character development. my favorite is
"A Prayer for Owen Meaney." THERE IS A SUBSTANTIAL DIFFERENCE BETWEEN IT AND STITCH FUNNY. Other reviewers indicate it IS a rehash of the other 13 books and not as good. And, Janet has been listed as #1 New York Times Bestselling author. All of this leads me to believe it isn't just the Stock Market that has crashed.
Book Review: I question the author
Summary: 1 Stars
I just started this book, and really question whether or not Evanovich wrote it. It reads like a rookie fan took a shot at her style and she didn't have the heart to say, "Nice try, but..."
Disappointment aside, I love the characters, and can't believe there isn't a made for cable series yet. Maybe after the movie? There are too many terrific characters in her books to only see a screenplay for one "episode." And I think Katherine Heigl is perfect.