Bonnie

Eve Duncan, Book 14

By: Iris Johansen

Narrated by: Jennifer Van Dyck

Length: 9 hrs and 51 mins

Publisher's summary

When Eve Duncan gave birth to her daughter, she experienced a love she never knew existed. Nothing would stand in the way of giving Bonnie a wonderful life - until the unthinkable happened and the seven-year-old vanished into thin air. Eve found herself in the throes of a nightmare from which there was no escape. But a new Eve emerged: a woman who would use her remarkable talent as a forensic sculptor to help others find closure in the face of tragedy. Now with the help of her beloved Joe Quinn and CIA agent Catherine Ling, Eve has come closer than ever to the truth. But the deeper she digs, the more she realizes that Bonnie’s father is a key player in solving this monstrous puzzle. And that Bonnie’s disappearance was not as random as everyone had always believed...

©2011 Iris Johansen (P)2011 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Critic reviews

“Johansen’s trilogy takes the reader on an action-packed journey.” ( Booklist)

Oh my goodness. :(

What disappointed you about Bonnie?

First of all, the narrator grated on my nerves. Can't say exactly why, but you know how it is. Sometimes you really like the voice, and sometimes you don't. Secondly, I thought the plot was rather corny, the characters vague. After a while, I didn't care where the heck Bonnie was.

What was most disappointing about Iris Johansen’s story?

Everything.

What didn’t you like about Jennifer Van Dyck’s performance?

I particularly didn't like her voice of Bonnie.

You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

None.

This might be one to trade in...

I have read other Iris Johansen stories and really liked them. I was very disappointed with this one though - the story was silly (the ghost element) and contrived. None of the characters were likable, even the ones I was supposed to like.

The reader did not impress me. The one person with an accent was lovely. The children were okay. The male voices sounded grimaced and anquished.

Unlike some other reviewers, I didn't quit, but I frequently wondered; "Is it over yet?" I don't often review, but this book cannot be recommended.

I listened to 14 books for THIS conclusion?

What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

A less whiny Eve and a completely different ending.

Would you ever listen to anything by Iris Johansen again?

I'm unfortunately invested. I've already purchased thru the end of the Taking Eve Trilogy, so yes, I'll listen. But I truly don't expect my reviews to get any better.

What didn’t you like about Jennifer Van Dyck’s performance?

She can't do accents worth a damn. If she wants to hear a fake actor Cajun accent, she should listen to movie The Big Easy. She's too melodramatic. I just can't like her narrations.

If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Bonnie?

I realize that this book was a history compilation, but there was SO much repetition from previous books. But I also know it's necessary if someone unwittingly comes in to a series this long in the middle ....

Any additional comments?

I can't believe I've waited with bated breath for the resolution to what happened to Bonnie. I'm so disappointed with the ending. It was such a let down.

Repetition to death

I bought this audiobook based on the positive reviews and found myself being very disappointed.
I think it was the dialogue that did it for me. It was repetitious, dull, and used in excess. Fast-forwarding 10-15 minutes at a time did not matter as the characters were still harping on about the same things over and over and over and over and over again.
In short, I was bored by this book.

Total waste

This book was boring and a total waste of time. It did not hold our interest. I don't know why it is rated so highly.

Didn't get past the first chapter.

Disregard this review if you must because I didn't listen very long. It became clear to me that I should have read other books in the series or something before this one. This was not the best use of a credit for me.