Donna answers “I've just finished Rules of Prey, and I'm...”

Dustin asked this question about Shadow Prey (Lucas Davenport, #2):

I've just finished Rules of Prey, and I'm going to start Shadow Prey. My question is, does Davenport become more likeable as the series goes on? I like Sandford's plotting and pacing, but found Davenport to be almost completely unsympathetic. I'm not sure I want to fully dive into the series if he doesn't progress as a character. I like flawed characters, but didn't care for him in the first book.

Donna Yes, Lucas is not very sympathetic, but he's incredibly smart. I read this book last as I read out of order for a while.

He is a hunter and a killer (w…moreYes, Lucas is not very sympathetic, but he's incredibly smart. I read this book last as I read out of order for a while.

He is a hunter and a killer (when necessary). But again, so smart; that is what I like about him.

What I don't like is he eventually marries, and to me, his wife (after she marries him) is an arrogant jackass who thinks she's Joe Sleuth (she's a plastic surgeon..and no, I'm not impressed). At times, she thinks her sh*t doesn't stink, as well, which is unbecoming in a person. She was not like that while living with him. I don't understand his attraction to her. I wish Sandford will kill her off.

I wasn't a fan of Jen either who has a child with him. I liked Lily Rothenburg, whom he had a dalliance with...and also thought he was in love with. But note that Lucas likes women....he's been referred to as a womanizer, but I could say the same about Virgil Flowers, too...who settles down with trailer park trash (what was Sandford thinking?).

Maybe read a few more of this series, and then make the call.(less)

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