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A Man for All Seasons: The Texas Ranger\Garden Cop
by Diana Palmer
by Diana Palmer
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In “The Texas Ranger” (the first of the two stories in this book)there was passion, mystery, and lots and lots of repetition. Is it just me, or is it insulting when the same information is repeated over, and over, and over? Either the author believes readers have the memory-span of goldfish, or there is simply nothing new to tell in the story. The pages repeatedly get filled with the same drivel that was originally stated.
Okay, “drivel” may be a harsh adjective. But, after reading the details of Jossette’s betrayal by Marc, more times than I can count, how else am I supposed to look at that information? I get it already; Marc was a jerk, there was a misunderstanding. Yada, yada, yada. If you say the word “love” ten times fast, even that word would lose all spark and appeal. That’s how this plot felt.
In actuality, the one shining light in this whole novel was the passion between Marc and Jossette. Though most of their activities were building up to the big moment, those sexy scenes were as enjoyable as an unwrapped gift with shiny paper and ribbons. In that respect, the intensity couldn’t have been played-up better. Though I cannot say the same thing for the second story in the novel, where the passion fell limper than wet hair.
“The Garden Cop” is a short story of Mary and Curtis, a pair who also work in law-enforcement. Though this story did not repeatedly hammer the same information in my head – Thankfully! – it did feel rushed. Yes, short stories are supposed to be short, but they should also be believable. The chemistry awakened too quickly from the initial quarrel. A flower does not grow overnight, after all.
Perhaps there was just too much plot to shrink down into 80 pages. The crime and romance just weren’t compatibly matched in this race. How can the turtle of a mystery keep up with a romance with the speed of the road runner?
Though I do believe romance and crime-solving can make a great recipe for pleasure, my own tastes found much lacking in this particular concoction.
- EZRead Staffer, Amelia
If you're interested in the book: http://www.ezread.com/book.asp?EAN=97...
In “The Texas Ranger” (the first of the two stories in this book)there was passion, mystery, and lots and lots of repetition. Is it just me, or is it insulting when the same information is repeated over, and over, and over? Either the author believes readers have the memory-span of goldfish, or there is simply nothing new to tell in the story. The pages repeatedly get filled with the same drivel that was originally stated.
Okay, “drivel” may be a harsh adjective. But, after reading the details of Jossette’s betrayal by Marc, more times than I can count, how else am I supposed to look at that information? I get it already; Marc was a jerk, there was a misunderstanding. Yada, yada, yada. If you say the word “love” ten times fast, even that word would lose all spark and appeal. That’s how this plot felt.
In actuality, the one shining light in this whole novel was the passion between Marc and Jossette. Though most of their activities were building up to the big moment, those sexy scenes were as enjoyable as an unwrapped gift with shiny paper and ribbons. In that respect, the intensity couldn’t have been played-up better. Though I cannot say the same thing for the second story in the novel, where the passion fell limper than wet hair.
“The Garden Cop” is a short story of Mary and Curtis, a pair who also work in law-enforcement. Though this story did not repeatedly hammer the same information in my head – Thankfully! – it did feel rushed. Yes, short stories are supposed to be short, but they should also be believable. The chemistry awakened too quickly from the initial quarrel. A flower does not grow overnight, after all.
Perhaps there was just too much plot to shrink down into 80 pages. The crime and romance just weren’t compatibly matched in this race. How can the turtle of a mystery keep up with a romance with the speed of the road runner?
Though I do believe romance and crime-solving can make a great recipe for pleasure, my own tastes found much lacking in this particular concoction.
- EZRead Staffer, Amelia
If you're interested in the book: http://www.ezread.com/book.asp?EAN=97...
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