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Think Twice (Rosato & Associates #13)

by Lisa Scottoline (Goodreads Author)

3.57 of 5 stars 3.57 · rating details · 5,519 ratings · 753 reviews

From the blockbuster New York Times bestselling author of Look Again comes a novel that makes you question the nature of evil: is it born in us or is it bred? Bennie Rosato looks exactly like her identical twin, Alice Connolly, but the darkness in Alice's soul makes them two very different women. Or at least that's what Bennie believes, until she finds herself buried alive...more

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Published March 16th 2010 by St. Martin's Press

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Jun 11, 2011 Cassi rated it 1 of 5 stars

I am reading this for my SD bookclub. Under protest. They haven't been able to pick a halfway decent book yet.

Book finished. There are so many ridiculous and stupid things in this book (I'm the real twin, no I'm the real twin!) wont even try to name them all. I'll just sum it up : Anyone ever heard of FINGERPRINTS?

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May 09, 2013 Sara rated it 4 of 5 stars

When I was younger, I read Lisa Scottoline's Moment of Truth, and really fell for both Scottoline and her book. Her writing style was appealing to me, her way of bringing the story together was interesting, and her book was just plain good. But after not reading one of her books for about ten years, I began to wonder if my adult self would love her as much as my teen self dead. Think Twice was my foray back into the mind of Scottoline.

I love twin stories. Psychologically speaking, I think they'r...more When I was younger, I read Lisa Scottoline's Moment of Truth, and really fell for both Scottoline and her book. Her writing style was appealing to me, her way of bringing the story together was interesting, and her book was just plain good. But after not reading one of her books for about ten years, I began to wonder if my adult self would love her as much as my teen self dead. Think Twice was my foray back into the mind of Scottoline.

I love twin stories. Psychologically speaking, I think they're incredibly interesting, and there's so much to do with them. I do get nervous that certain threads of this plot are overplayed and overdone, so that was definitely a thought when I began reading Think Twice. Thankfully, I don't feel as if Scottoline played up any of those "overused" and "outplayed" plots; I truly feel that she made it her own.

The stories of Bennie, Alice & Mary intertwined in a way that helped heighten the emotions of the story, which I really liked. Many authors write from different P.O.V's like this, but not all can do so successfully. My favorite authors are the ones that can, most notably Jodi Picoult & Mary Higgins Clark. I personally feel that being able to do this well is one of the most effective tools in an author's arsenal.

That said, there were definitely some things I wasn't a fan of. The Mary-Anthony/house storyline seemed extraneous and like it was just pulling attention away from the major plot. I understand the house had to do with her "partner"ing and such, but.. I feel like that was emphasized enough without the boyfriend vs house stuff. There were three or four Mary chapters I legitimately skimmed through because they were passed around Anthony or getting a house, both of which seemed unimportant. I guess the point in Anthony was having to choose Bennie/Alice over him, and then the same with Jody, so showing Mary's "deterioration" at that point? I just don't think it was effective or necessary at all. I feel the same about the Fiorella/father cheek kiss; it just happened for extra drama, it felt like, as opposed to being something integral or worthwhile to the story.

I do think that the story was interesting. I think what happened when Bennie first found out what happened to her was completely realistic. I hated the first Alice/Bear scene and visually cringed, but it solidified her character in a way that I feel like gave the scene purposes. Alice's paranoia throughout the story heightened the readers' emotions as well.

Overall.. good book, and I plan on reading another Scottoline book soon.(less)

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Mar 29, 2013 Tony rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Oct 09, 2012 Brandee Rus rated it 5 of 5 stars

This book was amazing! I couldn't put it down, and read it in three days. I even got scolded by some of my teachers. Everything about this book kept me hooked. I can't wait to read more books by her!
In the story Bennie helps her identical twin sister she (didn't know she had) Alice escape a jail sentence and now Alice is jealous of everything Bennie has. Alice tries to murder Bennie and buries her alive in a box, thinking she is dead. Alice starts to live Bennie's life and takes over completely...more

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Aug 08, 2012 Laura P. rated it 2 of 5 stars

I’m not sure why I keep reading Lisa Scottoline. Could be for the unintended humor in her books with their “pulse-pounding” action. I had not read any of her Rosato and Associates series so I’m not sure about the back story for this book. However, in this installment, lawyer Bennie Rosato’s evil identical twin, Alice, tries to assume Bennie’s identity to steal her money. Alice either murders or tries to murder several people, including Bennie who is taken out of action by being buried in a box (...more

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Feb 28, 2012 Joann Muszynski rated it 4 of 5 stars

Think Twice by Lisa Scottoline is a fast paced book that kept me going from start to finish.

In the beginning I tottered on the edge of concern with the switch in character POV, though I loved how the chapters were short. Short chapters make me feel productive when I can read five chapters instead of one. With the bounce between characters I began to wonder how they tied into each other. Well, two of the characters were quite obvious, but the third I wasn't so sure about.

As any good writer would...more

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Nov 03, 2011 Patti rated it 2 of 5 stars

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Oh my God, seriously?? SERIOUSLY?? That ending? Really?

The premise was great, as I love Bennie. I always thought the mysterious twin plot device was hokey, but I loved the idea that the "evil twin", Alice, would actually bury Bennie alive. Holy shit, girl! You for real! The first 2/3 of this book were outstanding. Bennie's terror, Alice's evil...it all felt real. I love Judy, Mary, and Mary's family and so I loved spending time with them (even though I wish Judy would get a little more "screen...more

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Oct 16, 2010 Linda rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: mystery-crime

Park your sense of reality in the garage and jump right into Think Twice, a suspense novel built upon an incredible premise, but fun anyway. Benny Rosato, head of an all female law firm, is blindsided by her identical twin, Alice. No matter that Benny saved her from a murder rap; Alice is insanely jealous of her sister's hard earned fortune, and cooks up an intricate plot to put herself, literally, in her sister's place.

Author Scottoline must have had a wonderful time plotting this one out. Inc...more

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Sep 19, 2010 T. Edmund rated it 1 of 5 stars

I haven’t read a book quite this bad in a long time, and once again I notice when reading a terrible book that there is an author note at the end. Unfortunately even with the guilting I cannot hold back from a scathing review.

The book begins with the introduction of twins, nobody and nobody. One is an ultra-slut, the other a prim and proper successful lawyer. As predicted by the blurb, prim is drugged and thrown in a coffin, while slutty goes out and steals her life.

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Sep 14, 2010 Min rated it 4 of 5 stars

A quick-paced read by Scottoline and the next installment in her Bennie Rosatto series.

In this one, Bennie's identical twin sister Alice resurfaces, drugs Bennie, buries her alive, and poses as Bennie, even going so far as to take over Rosato and Associates, the law firm that Bennie has built. Alice also helps herself to Bennie's estranged boyfriend who picks this particular time to resurface.

Of course Bennie manages to escape her grave (it wouldn't be much of a good vs. evil tale if she didn't,...more

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Aug 30, 2010 Elizabeth rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: fiction

Fast action, unlikely plot with somewhat predictable outcomes, but this book grabs you from the beginning and doesn't let go. Identical twins Bennie Rosato and Alice Connelly were separated at birth and raised in entirely different circumstances. Bennie became a powerful Philadelphia attorney and Alice became a brilliant but pathological thief, drug seller, and con artist. Alice devises a plan to take over Bennie's life just long enough to get her money and escape to another country. This involv...more

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Jul 11, 2010 Antof9 rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2010-read, good-for-decking, yes-another-book-club

Your classic soap storyline ...

That review headline isn't exactly a criticism; it's more of a term of endearment. Because the fact is that this book is VERY easy to read and goes like lightning. I started it in the sun on July 5 and finished it that same evening, and was entertained most of the time.

However, it's definitely a plot I've seen on CSI and most certainly a plot that's been used on many a soap. It's the classic good twin/evil twin story, and of course the evil twin tries to take over...more

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Jun 08, 2010 Denise rated it 3 of 5 stars

Another doppelganger tale..., February 5, 2010

OK -- does anyone but me have a problem with a book that uses the old "switched places" thing between identical twins? I remember this ploy from way back in the old Patty Duke Show days (sorry, I date myself), and it was lame then and remains so now. I don't care if Alice and Bennie are IDENTICAL twins -- they are NOT so much of a mirror image that their intimate friends can't tell the difference! The most recent novel I read that uses this device,...more Another doppelganger tale..., February 5, 2010

OK -- does anyone but me have a problem with a book that uses the old "switched places" thing between identical twins? I remember this ploy from way back in the old Patty Duke Show days (sorry, I date myself), and it was lame then and remains so now. I don't care if Alice and Bennie are IDENTICAL twins -- they are NOT so much of a mirror image that their intimate friends can't tell the difference! The most recent novel I read that uses this device, the doppelganger theory as I call it, was The Likeness: A Novel, and I felt that it failed miserably too. The truth is -- twins come weigh in on this -- there are so many variations and subtle differences between even identical twins that no one would be able to get away with this charade as Alice does when attempting to impersonate Bennie. COME ON! What kind of friends and business associates does Bennie have that they don't even realize that the demon Alice is pretending to be their boss?

Despite that weak premise of a plot device, the story was interesting enough to give this an "ok" rating. Problems with the narrative include, however, the short, cliffhanger ending chapters -- each told from a different point of view which I found irritating, and the predictable outcome of the whole charade. We have harrowing encounters, near death experiences, love lost and found, and ultimately resolution and redemption of a kind. Still, of course, leaving a bit of wiggle room for a follow-up novel.

I like Bennie Rosato and her lawyer stories - this novel however was not one of those. Having read all her previous books, I beg Lisa Scottoline to return to her usual storytelling and typical legal thriller tale. This is a story that really didn't need to be told. It didn't endear me any more to the characters in her series that I've grown to know and love. It was just FILLER. It served no purpose and lacked even a rationale for being written. We already knew Alice was a problem and she's still on the loose. I hope Scottoline doesn't revisit this twin thing. I've had enough of Alice and hope you have too!

All in all, the novel was fast paced but offers nothing new in suspense thriller literature.
If you want to read it, borrow it.
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Dec 15, 2012 Mark Soone rated it 3 of 5 stars

I am generally a Scottoline appreciator, but this is probably me least favorite of her work so far....having said that I would actually rates this around 2.5, but liked it more than just OK as well.

There is a good deal of action and intrigue if you can get past the horrible premise, and string of inept coincidences along the way. This book has the feel of a poorly written B movie with just enough action, passion and suspense to keep you watching anyway. Why not a simple finger print test to see...more

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Feb 06, 2011 Lindsay rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: i-have-this-book, first-year-of-project

A twin buries her sister in a box in an attempt to assume her identity. This is the premise of Scottoline’s novel, Think Twice.

On Plot
Think Twice is a suspense thriller about a woman named Alice who buries her identical twin sister Bennie alive in order to assume her identity because her life is endangered as a result of involvement in an illegal drug selling scandal.

On Setting – Time and Place
The novel, occurring in the present, is predominantly set in Philadelphia. The setting changes to t...more
A twin buries her sister in a box in an attempt to assume her identity. This is the premise of Scottoline’s novel, Think Twice.

On Plot
Think Twice is a suspense thriller about a woman named Alice who buries her identical twin sister Bennie alive in order to assume her identity because her life is endangered as a result of involvement in an illegal drug selling scandal.

On Setting – Time and Place
The novel, occurring in the present, is predominantly set in Philadelphia. The setting changes to the Bahamas toward the end, and returns back to Philadelphia. As a native Philadelphian, it is interesting to relate to and visualize the locations Scottoline drops, including the South Philadelphia and Center City backdrop.

On Writing Style
Scottoline creates three emerging stories diverging into one tale by digressing between female third-person narration perspectives. The chapters alternate from discussing the characters Bennie, Alice, and Mary DiNunzio. Throughout the book, the narration changes evenly, but toward the end of the novel the storytelling narrows to the perspectives of the twins. The chapters are short, which is necessary in grabbing and maintaining a reader’s attention. Every chapter ends with a turning point, and this is critical in building suspense and anticipation.

On Narration and Authorial Voice
The novel is narrated in third-person and digresses in character perspective from chapter to chapter. Although serious in some spots, the reader is subtly exposed to Scottoline’s distinctive humor style. In addition to placing a feminine twist on the book, Scottoline incorporates her fondness of her Italian heritage by developing Italian characters. Scottoline introduces readers to Italian familial customs and traditions through her vibrant characterizations. The book effectively is reliant on heavy dialogue rather than exposition. This creates a fast-paced read. Dialogue is integral to developing character and reality, which is especially evidenced in instances highlighting the DiNunzio family.

On Character
Major characters presented in the novel include twin sisters Bennie and Alice along with Mary DiNunzio, an associate at Bennie’s firm. Bennie is the most interesting character. On the surface, Bennie is characterized as a good natured, successful attorney living in Philadelphia, who loves dogs. The reader learns that she recently ended a serious relationship and is exposed to brief familial history, but beyond that, the audience is unaware of other details about her. In some instances she seems underdeveloped, but this is most likely a strategic move on Scottoline’s part. Bennie is presumably underdeveloped, unlike other characters, as a foil, to demonstrate she is not well known to anyone in her life, including the reader. This illustrates that her fatal flaw is her inability to allow people to get to know her well. Minor characters include Judy, who works at Bennie’s firm. References of Bennie’s mother and Alice DiNunzio’s parents are featured in the novel as well. In addition, another DiNunzio family member visiting from Italy plays an integral part in the novel. Family is thematically significant in Scottoline’s piece. Love interests are referenced as well, and these include Gradey, Bennie’s ex-boyfriend, Mary’s current boyfriend and her late husband. A cast of other minor characters such as detectives participate in the plot.

Mix it all up
Think Twice, Scottoline’s most recent release, is an excellent and engaging read. After reading Think Twice and Look Again, I can detect Scottoline’s distinctive writing style, despite the obvious differences in the books. Interestingly, the titles of the two Scottoline books that I read have similar meanings. Both books explore the concept of physical and mental duality. Both are also suspense pieces with a feministic, humorous edge. Think Twice is well researched, and Scottoline includes an acknowledgement to those who assisted her in the book writing process.
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Jan 10, 2011 Donovan Adams rated it 5 of 5 stars

Lisa Scottoline is one of my favorite authors and so I was very excited to begin reading this latest book revolving around the Rosato and Associates law firm. It did not disappoint. Revolving around the fact that Alice, Bennie's twin sister, takes over Bennie's life and attempts to completely ruin it. The chapters were very short, which is the case in many of her books, and although this structure might make most books come across as very choppy, it only helped to enhance the book. Each chapter...more

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Apr 29, 2010 Jennifer (JC-S) rated it 2 of 5 stars

‘Whoever did nails for the dead would make a killing.’

Bennie Rosato and her identical twin Alice Connelly may look the same, but Bennie thinks that they are two very different women. After all, Bennie has saved Alice from a murder conviction (in Mistaken Identity) only to have Alice impersonate her (in Dead Ringer). What can they possibly have in common? More than Bennie might think.

Bennie finds herself buried alive by Alice who then takes over Bennie’s professional and personal life in order to...more

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Mar 23, 2010 Richard rated it 4 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Any mystery, adventure, legal fiction lover.

Recommended to Richard by: I read all her work.

Wow! The pace of this new outing of good twin Bennie Rosato/evil twin Alice Connelly makes Jack Bauer look like Rip van Winkle.

Warning...if you tend to claustrophobia, do not read this book. The vivid descriptions of being locked in a box are enough to give you the cold sweats. However, if you do read it, you will be greatly entertained by the antics of Bennie and her merry band from her legal office, their families and friends. Or is it Alice entertaining you with Bennie's merry band?

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Mar 20, 2010 Mary Dolata rated it 4 of 5 stars

Written in James Patterson style with an absurd number of short (sometimes one page) chapters, this is a very fast moving book. All the action takes place in a three day time period and involves the usual cast of characters in Lisa Scottoline's books plus a return visit from Bennie Rosato's evil twin sister, Alice Connely. Alice uses her wiles to impersonate Bennie while setting in motion a plan that will allow her to begin a new life in the Bahamas living comfortably off Bennie's life savings....more

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Jan 12, 2011 Jessica rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: grade-c

Grade: C+

The premise of this book is really intriguing. It definitely had a lot of potential. I have read a few of Lisa Scottoline's novels before and have thoroughly enjoyed them. Although I enjoyed this book, I felt it was lacking some of the suspenseful elements that kept me interested in the past.

The character development was seriously lacking in this book. I didn't care about any of the characters, and I was seriously irked by how clueless some of them were. We didn't get to see much of our...more

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Aug 25, 2011 Lisa A. rated it 5 of 5 stars

I have read just about every book Lisa Scottoline has written and Think Twice is among her best yet! I love the physical set up of the book - shorter chapters with the focus of each chapter on a different character. Reading her book was certainly like watching a movie unfold. I enjoy Lisa's characterization too. My favorite character in this book was Fiorella Bucatina! Not only is that a great name, but Scottoline did wonders with her and the dialogue among the Italian family.

We hear about peopl...more

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Jul 16, 2011 Beth Peninger rated it 3 of 5 stars

This is the first Lisa Scottoline book I have read. She writes a good thriller, or at least this one is! :)
Bennie and Alice are identical twins in looks but not much else. Alice is out to take over Bennie's life by getting rid of Bennie and stealing all her money. What Alice, or Bennie herself, don't count on is the fight that Bennie has in her to live and to make sure Alice doesn't get away with the crime. Bennie is in for the fight of her life - figuratively and literally - to make sure Alice...more

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Oct 09, 2011 Adrienne Bolton rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2011-books

I got this book for next to nothing at a used book sale at my library. I picked up several authors I had not read before/knew nothing about. I would have to say I would probably pass on this author again. I wasn't a huge fan of her writing style, and the chapter arrangement was a little over the top. At one point I was looking at two separate chapters while the book was open(one on the left page, another on the right?). I think when I finished I had read through chapter 1,000.

The plot in this on...more

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Jun 29, 2010 Ann rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: thrillers

Years ago I received a paperback ARC (advanced reading copy)of Lisa Scottoline's first mystery "Everywhere That Mary Went" and enjoyed it immensely especially because it was set in Philadelphia, my hometown. Since then I have read almost every one of the books in the Benny Rosato series.

My favorite memory is when I was at Book Expo waiting to have Lisa sign my copy of "Devil's Corner". When I got to the front of the line, she popped out from behind the table and gave me a big hug before realizin...more

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Feb 09, 2010 Samantha rated it 3 of 5 stars

First of all, I love Lisa Scottoline and her books with her wonderfully written characters. I've been to numerous events of hers in Pennsylvania. However this isn't one of her better books. This could be a stand alone book, but most will enjoy it more if they read the entire series. This book is very unbelievable especially considering it is about her long standing characters. I was shocked at the amount of liberties that Ms. Scottoline took. Bennie Rosato is a lawyer and founder of her own law...more

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Mar 05, 2011 Jodi rated it 1 of 5 stars

I picked up this book because I was in the mood for something kind of quick and "not too deep." Well, I got quick, lame, and ridiculously written. I'm surprised I even finished it, except it does start off with a thriller instantly and you do find yourself wanting to know how it ends. I guess that says something for it. It's about an evil twin sister and a "good" twin sister and having twins, I was just interested in the topic, but it is sooo poorly written. I also picked it up because I recogni...more

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Dec 31, 2011 Karen Madrigal rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: bought, fiction, mystery, thriller

This was my first Lisa Scottoline book. I bought it at a book sale for only a hundred peso and I can say that it was worth it! There are two main characters in the story. One was Bennie Rosato and the other was Alice Conelly. They are identical twins. Bennie was the good guy and Alice was the bad. I really like Alice more because she is smart and cannot be fooled easily. In the other hand, Bennie has the driven personality who concentrates mainly on her profession. This story went on very creati...more

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Apr 01, 2010 Rhonda rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: fiction, psychological, series-read

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. With a number of film and television appearance plus an award from Earphone Jennifer Van Dyck brings a wealth of experience to her readings. Van Dyck's talent is underscored once again in this riveting narration of THINK TWICE, the story of two very different twin sisters.

Likeable, successful attorney Bennie Rosato makes a return appearance in this good and evil tale. Bennie and her twin sister, Alice Connelly, were separated at birth. Their parents couldn't afford children and, as Bennie is to...more

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Mar 15, 2012 Jeanne Murray rated it 5 of 5 stars

A delicious treat for all Scottoline fans, featuring Bennie Rosato, with important roles for Mary DiNunzio and Judy Carrier. There's love angst (Mary and Anthony, Bennie and Grady), violence, EVIL vs. GOOD, and enough depth to keep it from being total mind candy. Bennie confronts the evil in herself, Mary struggles with independence, and even the lovable DiNunzio family has its trials. As usual, there is great Italian food, lots of lovable characters, a villain to hate (even though she has had s...more

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Apr 04, 2011 Becky rated it 3 of 5 stars

Think Twice is about two twins. Two twins grow up with different parents. The lawyer twin, Bennie, lives with her single mom while Alice, was adopted into a different family. Bennie is the one who has had a hard childhood as her mom was depressed at a very young age. Alice's childhood was almost perfect, but she never really felt part of her family.

The beginning of the story begins as Alice buries Bennie alive. Alice has figured out that she can steal money away from Bennie and live in a foreign...more

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