"Great Listen!"
I like how it picked up right where "Shelter " left off and yet, if had not listened to "Shelter first, you weren't really in the dark. The narrator is great!
The development of the characters
He was excellent! You knew exactly who was speaking.
Toward to end of the book with Mickey and Myron...don't want to give anything away, like some people do when they review...hint, hint!
To the person who gave this like 1 star...really? This is a book written for young adults, much like "The Hunger Games" or the "Twilight" series. Keep that in mind before you diss a book! I'm 59 and loved it!!
"J.A. Jance and Ali Reynolds are back!"
Yep.
J.A. Jance finally stated to develop the characters more. It didn't drag along like her last Ali Reynolds book. It had action, character development and it was exciting to listen to.
Her mom.
I wouldn't call it extreme, although I was extremely happy that I didn't have to ask for my credit back like I did the last A.R. book. It was just a good listen.
If you hated the last A.R. book, fear not, this one will not disappoint.
"Collins and McCormick...Great Combination!"
You betcha! I love the series and Carolyn McCormick does such a great job narrating and really brings the characters to life.
I can't think one that comes close to this book or this series. It was written for Young Adults and I am way, way past that classification! But, my daughter who was 30 at the times, said, "Hey, Mom, you like the Twilight series, you will probably like this one". She was right! Sometimes I like books that are guilty pleasures...you just listen to them and enjoy them for what they are. Kathy Reichs "Virals" series is a good one...as is, Harlan Corben's Mickey Bolitar series.
I have favorite narrators, like Dick Hill, Scott Brick and I will listen to anything that Carolyn McCormick reads. She just makes the characters come to life.
When they had to go back...I'll leave it at that because I hate it when people give away critical things in their reviews.
I read and listened to the whole series, oh, and saw the movie for "The Hunger Games"....it's just an entertaining book and series!
"Pretend This Book Never Happened!"
Not much...okay maybe the last 1/8th of the book.
No
Get Len Cariou back or even Dick Hill. This Michael McConnohie got a little better as the book went on, but I wouldn't buy anything he read again. That's why I haven't listened to quite a few of Harlan Coben's Myron Bollitar books because of the horrible narrator.
No
I don't think the story did anything to tie together the last 20 years....I think it was just a new starting point for Michael Connelly. It was one of the most boring books I have ever listened to of his. Seriously, only about the last 1/8th of the book is worth listening to. I was SO looking forward to this book only to be severely disappointed.
"Great Listen!"
Absolutely!
Everything! It kept moving and had a surprise ending.
Mickey. Nick is great!!
To the people who complain that this book is to sophomoric...really? Just because YOU didn't do your homework to find out that this is for YOUNG ADULT aka teenagers, don't out it down. It makes you look like a jerk! It was not written with YOU in mind! It's like you reading a "Mt Little Pony" book and saying it was too childish...sheesh!
So, don't listen to those nay sayers...it's a great book...just keep in mind who the target audience is and you will enjoy it. BTW, I'm 59 years old and found it to be a delightful listen and a bit of a change from what I usually listen to. Have a goo at it...you won't be disappointed!!
"So-so...not that bad, but not that good!"
The length...too long and the ending...when I got to the end, I said, "That's IT!" Ah, come on!!"
I am a big Dick Hill fan and will listen to anything he reads (unless the story is really bad!). He is superb!!
Probably to not invest another credit in any of his other books.
I did listen to his "Hunting Season"and really liked it...it had more to the plot than "Zero Option" and the main character in "Zero Option"just came across as pathetic.
"First listen to John Rain...Very Disappointed!"
Some one who likes very slow moving books!
Something from Harlan Coben
There were none
John Rain...boring!
This book wasn't for me. I thought it was more like Jack Reacher, but John Rain seemed hard to follow and somewhat one dimension. Because it took place in Japan and the author gave so much detail in his description, like he took this street and turned on that street....it got annoying after a while because, quite frankly, who cares! Dick Hill was great as usual. I just can't make i through this book and have given it quite a few chapters,,,I'm going to have to get my credit back and try something else...anything else!
"J.A....What Happened...did you fall and hit your h"
Writing to an audience of adults. I have read books for Young Adults that don't talk down like Jance does in this book. Quit adding things like, "We were all so tired we would have no problem going night night>" Really?
The whole book!
No...her voice is irritating and one note. She should read children's books because that what I felt like when she read that book!
Anger...because I wasted a credit on it! I have tried to make it through the book 3 times, and quite frankly, I don't think I'm going to make it.
J.A. Will you please find Ali Reynolds a real job instead of having her flit around having the occasional roll in the hay with B and thinking she's just another person when really she is staring to come off as a snob!