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I hated the beginning of this book, but I liked how it built and ended, even with all the plot holes and the unbelievable time line.
It definitely was slow in the beginning. But as I've mentioned throughout the discussion questions, I read this series now in a different way and just enjoy the wacky storylines and soap opera-ness. And what about that ending with Kristi.. she's psychic now, What...
It's fun to discuss as well.
Oh yeah, I forgot about that! I agree with you, Lisa, definitely soap opera land.
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I find her characterizations offensive (I reiterate, she hasn’t met a stereotype she won’t use), her creativity lacking and her writing dense. I just don’t have time to waste, especially when this junk writing is in excess of 400 pages.
I’ll continue to support the group reads and develop the questions (easy because it’s the same stuff with every book) but I’m done.
These books were definitely not meant to be read back to back. The inconsistencies could be overlooked if they were read one every two years as published. Reading them like we do just shines a spotlight on everything that is wrong with them.I don't want to read anymore of them either. Maybe I'll revisit that in two years or so, but I've had my fill of deranged serial killers for now.
I don't remember feeling this way about the Karen Rose books and she loves her serial killers too.
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Back in the day, her old website used to include this rather complicated matrix of how her characters connected by story, city and with other characters. It’s gone now but boy was it fantastic.
I actually interviewed Suzanne Brockmann about her Troubleshooters series, asking how she kept up with so many details about the characters and backstories (it’s truly masterful). She described to me this complex notebook and color coding system she created to manage it all. It was obvious she had a system, which is why I posed the question, because there’s a richness to her character development that’s even better than J. D. Robb’s!!! That’s the best compliment I can give.
I’m not sure why Jackson would create a series that couldn’t be read back to back. It shouldn’t matter. Good writing rises above these matters. I haven’t really liked her style but the first book was interesting. She lost me at the second book.
Personal choice is always so interesting . What resonates with each reader. I absolutely love Suzanne Brockmann Troubleshooters is a masterpiece, the characters and the plots were so well done and addictive reading.
But one series I just didn't enjoy as much is the Karen Rose. I'm reading the penultimate one at the moment and am struggling to get through it. So repetitive and so much waffle! And after sticking with it for 20+ books I've decided I'll read one more to finish the arc and that's it for me. But I know I'm in the minority with this opinion.
Personal choice... so interesting.
Lisa, I respectfully have to disagree with you on Karen Rose. She is one of the best for me. I just love her. And Suzanne Brockmann? The Best, just The Best.
Anita wrote: "Lisa, I respectfully have to disagree with you on Karen Rose. She is one of the best for me. I just love her. And Suzanne Brockmann? The Best, just The Best."I know, Anita. I am the only person who feels this way, not a problem. But we do totally agree with Suzanne Brockmann. Just the best!
