Remember When (includes 'Big Jack': In Death, Book 17.5)

I've purchased every In Death book audible has available. I love Susan Ericksen as Eve Dallas. As much as I like the books I would not purchase this one unless you have not listened to Big Jack. If you have read or listened to Big Jack that's all part 2 is. Part 1 is a decent story in itself. It's just the prequel to Big Jack and has nothing to do with Eve and the rest of the gang. So, I've now purchased the same story twice.

Remember When is actually two separate stories, one in current time about a diamond hiest and a second story in which Eve Dallas is involved. The second story is related to the first story. A former reviewer said to read this book prior to number 17 due to Summerset, the butler's, return. However, I STRONGLY advise you to read this book after number 17 because of the Peabody story arc. If you read this one prior to number 17 it spoils the surprise. I enjoyed the Eve Dallas part better than the first part. Another great story by JD Robb!

This should really be numbered as 16.5 as the In-Death part of the two books actually occurs before 17 in terms of the progression of the relationship and overall story of Roark and Dallas. Summerset, the butler, is still on vacation, whereas in 17 he returns. So if you listen to it as 17.5, and after 17 as indicated, you will hear that Summerset hasn't returned from vacation yet, even though he returned in 17.

I always like Nora Roberts but this book is so boring. Very disappointed. I down loaded it for vacation I'll remember the vacation but not this book.

This is a interesting book the way that it is put together. Nora Roberts and J.D. Robb together in one book. The first half of the book is present day Maryland. A robbery took place in New York and one of the players have come to a little town in Maryland to get help from Laine Tavish. Laine Tavish does not know the man when he comes in to her shop, after his death she finds that it was her Uncle. But know the other players in this robbery are looking for her, to find out just what she knows. Things start to go bad for Laine and her whole world that she has built for herself may come to an end. Mix in this first half of the book is a loves story, that twist and turns. The first story ends with only part of the diamonds found. The second half of the book is written by J.D. Robb, in the year 2059, New York City. The granddaughter of Laine Tavish has written a book about her grandparents and the diamonds. Right after this book is published people start to die, the only connection is to Samantha Gannon, Laine Tavish's granddaughter. Dallas and her team must find out who is murdering people around this old robbery, her best idea is to finding this person is trying to find the lost diamonds. Thinking that if she finds them she will find the person that wants them enough to kill.
The story is wonderful, I love the two different stories being put together in one book. I also like how Nora Roberts writes both halves of the book. Who better to write a book with then your other pin name. Susan Ericksen is does a wonderful job with the narration of this book. Ericksen has become one of my favorite narrators, her narrations are constantly great.

I don't buy print version books anymore. It saves me room.

I've listened to the first 22 books and to me each one is unique and equally good.

I was laughing out loud-- glad I was alone!

I'm absolutely hooked on the series. Love them all!

Listenable and kept me interested. Certainly not up for an Audie, but it kept me around while I was doing other things. Of course, you have to like the whole romantic mystery genre to put up with it. Not a waste of $15.

Through my own error, I read Big Jack first. Aside from that, I thought this was okay. Susan Ericksen does a great job as narrator as she does give each character their own voice. However, I'm noticing a pattern in Nora Roberts/J.D. Robb's character designs.

Both Laine Tavish and Eve Dallas are strong, independent women who've had to overcome a rough childhood.

The "Irish" con man or thief you can't help but like if not love.

That lovable, good ol' local boy who helps the heroin.

A little too neat and tidy for me.

I can't recall any particular favorite.

Can't think of one.

The unique way that the past was tied to the future, I really enjoyed how it fit together, when at first I thought that the first part Remember When was going to be boring, it turned out to a nice little mystery, a little action and a touch of romance. Then it tied into Big Jack and was really very well done, I enjoyed both parts.

Big Jack, because he was the bad good guy and was strong in both books.

Yes, this one was a better performance because she had to develop several different characters.

not sure

none

One of my favorites. The book is great way to learn about J. D. Robb for the Nora followers. The characters are fun and vibrant. Susan Ericksen takes us seamlessly the early 2000s to 2060. The love story is ever present but the suspense and intrigue give it zip and make you want to solve the mysteries. Would and will listen again and again!