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The Surgeon (Jane Rizzoli & Maura Isles, #1)
by Tess Gerritsen (Goodreads Author)
by Tess Gerritsen (Goodreads Author)
Maura Isles is totally missing. Jane Rizzoli is so much different than the TV show. I am a fan of the TV show so I decided to start with book #1. I was not disappointed in the book, but it was a bit of a shock to see Rizzoli as a homely, outsider fighting for her what was due her. The development of the characters was outstanding. The focus upon the impact on the lives of victims was fleshed out more than in any other crime novel that I have read. The surgical element was a bit overdeveloped for my taste, but I am one of those folks who doesn't like blood and gore. All in all, this makes a nice read and opens up the series to many diverse paths.
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| 03/05/2012 |
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50.0% | "Not much like the TV show yet. Good story with a lot of twists and turns." |
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Jul 11, 2012 09:22pm
I agree, O was shocked to see that Rizzoli isn't really that much of this book. And, she certainly isn't respected like Rizzoli on the show! However, the book is well written and I like it.
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I love both the show and the books.....Kind of a double fix of R&I keep reading the series and Jane grows and earns the respect she has in the TV show....the books let you understand how she became so respected
Joannine wrote: "I love both the show and the books.....Kind of a double fix of R&I keep reading the series and Jane grows and earns the respect she has in the TV show....the books let you understand how she became..."Good point! The books are great--I am just finishing up Ice Cold and all of them have built nicely on each other.
