Questions About The Surgeon (Rizzoli & Isles, #1)

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Hi, I watched 3 seasons of Rizzoli and Isles on TV. Does this cause any difficulties in reading the books. Or the books and TV show are completely diff. and I can dig into the books.

Charity Yoder they are so completely different! I happen to love them both on different levels. I like the plot of the books better. However, I prefer how the chara…morethey are so completely different! I happen to love them both on different levels. I like the plot of the books better. However, I prefer how the characters come accross for the TV show. (less)

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Can these books be read as a standalone?

Katie I'd definitely say so. I mean, if you want to read "The Surgeon" it doesn't matter anyway since it is the first book in the series, but I think that t…moreI'd definitely say so. I mean, if you want to read "The Surgeon" it doesn't matter anyway since it is the first book in the series, but I think that the same goes for other Rizzoli & Isles books. The first one I read was the tenth book and I did not have any problems with it at all. :)(less)

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I'm almost finished with The Surgeon and I'm wondering does Rizzoli stays this unlikable in the rest of the books?

Katie Personally, I don't find her unlikable. I think that she is characterized very well and that her being frustrated and as a result quite bitter (and so…morePersonally, I don't find her unlikable. I think that she is characterized very well and that her being frustrated and as a result quite bitter (and sometimes mean) is very realistic. However, she does get more "friendly" in later books.(less)

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Who or what is Isles?